1. Sakarya University is reducing GHG within Scope 1 by using natural gas for heating purposes. In addition, the use of electricity for cooling is reduced by common ventilation systems. The usage of electric vehicles in campus and the limited permission of campus vehicle traffic with badrol program is intended to reduce GHG originating from transportation vehicles. On the other hand, there are solar energy panels in the campus to produce some of the energy for the campus needed.
2. Sakarya University is located in the region where a large-scale electricity generation facility, which produces electricity from natural gas, provides electricity. For this reason, some of the electricity purchased by the university is produced from natural gas. (Scope 2) https://www.enka.com/portfolio-item/turkey-boo-projects-gebze-adapazari-natural-gas-combined-cycle-power-plants/
3. Within the scope of the zero waste program implemented at the university, it is also aimed to reduce the emission of sources from solid waste. The drinking water used in the campus is provided by the Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration General Directorate from Sapanca Lake, where the university is located. Preferring public transportation via buses and minibuses for campus transportation and providing campus vehicle traffic in a controlled manner also reduce transportation-related emissions. (Scope 3)
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