Title: Estimation of the carbon footprint from road transportation: a case study

Authors: Samed Aksoy; Ebru Koçak

Addresses: Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS), Bilkent Plaza A-II Blok, 06800 Bilkent/Ankara, Aksaray, Turkey ' Department of Environmental Engineering, Aksaray University, 68100, Aksaray, Turkey

Abstract: This research aims to estimate the carbon footprint of road transport in Aksaray, Turkey. The study used the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tier 1 and tier 2 methodologies and found alarming increases in CO₂ emissions from benzene and diesel, indicating a significant environmental impact. The results also highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and regulation of benzene and LPG emissions due to methodological differences. However, diesel emissions showed consistent assessment approaches between tier 1 and tier 2 methodologies. These findings provide valuable insights into the region's evolving carbon footprint, emphasising the need for precise methodologies for effective environmental management.

Keywords: road transportation; carbon footprint; IPCC; tier 1; tier 2; ANOVA; global warming; emissions; air pollution.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2024.139261

International Journal of Global Warming, 2024 Vol.33 No.3, pp.250 - 263

Received: 31 Aug 2023
Accepted: 22 Feb 2024
Published online: 28 Jun 2024 *

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