The analysis of greenhouse gas emissions caused by individuals in Turkiye from a time-use perspective

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2024-8

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Öztürk Gündoğdu, Betül

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The Paris Agreement aims to limit the global average temperature increase to below 2 degrees Celsius compared to the long-term average. Türkiye ratified the Paris Agreement in 2021 to combat and adapt to climate change and pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2053. Since then, the decision and implementation of climate policies have gained momentum in Türkiye. In Türkiye, households account for 59% of the total emissions caused by end-consumers. Also, the time-use habits of individuals are important determinants of consumption preferences. Therefore, this study analyses the environmental impact of individuals' daily time-use preferences in Türkiye. For this purpose, we harmonise the environmentally extended input-output table EXIOBASE and the TURKSTAT Time-Use Survey with the assistance of the TURKSTAT Household Budget Surveys. Subsequently, we calculate the hourly greenhouse gas emissions of individuals' time-use activities. In the following step, we describe the time-use habits of individuals and the associated carbon footprints by demographic groups. This study is the first to analyse carbon footprints from a time-use perspective in a developing economy, Türkiye. The study, first, identifies the activity categories that exhibit high GHG emission intensity, highlighting the need to reduce the GHG content of the products used in such activities. Second, the results point out several possibilities for reducing GHG emissions by changing the time-use compositions of different demographic groups. By localising policy recommendations and identifying the needs of various demographic groups, this study offers a roadmap for policymakers to enable individuals to adopt environmentally friendly habits and reduce their carbon footprints.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Time-use Analysis, Climate Change, Household Behaviour, Eco-friendly Lifestyle

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/110956

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis