Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
11TH INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK CONFERENCE ONEVOLVING TRENDS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH & PRACTICES FEBRUARY 1-3, 2025 MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, New York, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 1 - 03 Şubat 2025, ss.362-371, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
The key element in carbon footprint calculations is the emission factors, and the difficulty in determining these factors makes it challenging to decide on measurement uncertainty. Due to the complexity of calculating these factors, it is essential to calculate measurement uncertainty. Carbon footprint calculations that neglect measurement uncertainty make it difficult to trust the estimated carbon footprint values. Values obtained from an incomplete calculation can lead to wrong decisions regarding climate action. It can lead to miscalculations in carbon taxes paid by companies. Uncertainty calculations also help to identify areas where data quality is weak. In this case, it also allows for improvements in data collection management. Uncertainty analysis helps to identify and correct gaps in the calculation process. During the calculation, activities in different categories alone will result in different Footprint values. Still, activities that interact with each other in statistically related situations may result in different Footprint values, which can be balanced with uncertainty budgets. Uncertainty analysis also contributes to optimal approaches to carbon footprint calculation, as it effectively identifies and assesses risks. Increased uncertainties can lead to high risks in risk assessment.
With the idea that measurement uncertainty is essential to calculate a more reliable carbon footprint value, a study was conducted at a university campus that produces services in different categories as a model organisation. Ondokuz Mayis University is located in Samsun, Turkey. The university includes faculties, hospitals, dormitories, residential areas, sports complexes and administrative buildings. The university operates on an area of 8800 acres with 2357 academics, 4192 administrative staff, 51696 students and 4959 international students from 106 countries. The university's Kurupelit campus was ranked 281st in the 2024 UI GreenMetric ranking as a green campus. The study calculated carbon footprints and uncertainty budgets based on ISO 14064-1:2018, IPCC and GHG protocols.