Carbon Footprint Calculation: A Case Study from Textile Industry

Authors : Sümeyye Işık, Mehmet Alperen Ergün, Muath Njjar, Ezgi Zekiye Yiğit, Umut Başkurt, Abdullah Akdoğan

Pages : 16-22

Doi:10.18466/cbayarfbe.1562042

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study investigates the carbon footprint (CFP) of a textile manufacturing plant located in Denizli province for the year 2021. The analysis employs the Tier Method to estimate greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories, utilizing data on energy consumption, waste management, and transportation. The results reveal that Scope 2 emissions, primarily from electricity consumption, constitute the largest portion of the plant’s CFP. In contrast, Scope 1 emissions are mainly driven by diesel and natural gas use, with negligible contributions from gasoline and fire extinguisher leakage. Scope 3 emissions are significantly influenced by wastewater treatment and water supply. The findings underscore the importance of focusing on electricity efficiency and renewable energy sources to mitigate emissions and highlight potential areas for improvement in water management and waste processing. The study provides a baseline for developing targeted strategies to reduce the plant\\\'s environmental impact and enhance sustainability practices in the textile industry.
Keywords : Carbon Footprint, Environmental Aspects, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Textile Industry.

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