Muğla, situated in southwestern Turkey, spans over 13,000 square kilometers and hosts a population exceeding 1 million. Its economy thrives on agriculture, tourism, and commerce, with Bodrum and Marmaris serving as prominent tourist hubs drawing visitors worldwide.
Muğla Province, in addition to being a unique region that significantly contributes to Turkey's economy through tourism and agriculture, also holds a large share in energy production. While the diversity of economic activities provides a significant advantage for Muğla's economy, it also places pressure on the environment and natural resources. This study aims to prepare Muğla Province and Muğla Metropolitan Municipality (MBB)’s corporate greenhouse gas inventory (carbon footprint report), identify major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and define necessary measures. The study examined energy consumption trends at the provincial level, calculated greenhouse gas emissions, and identified areas with greenhouse gas reduction opportunities.
The data obtained from this study, conducted according to the requirements of the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEEP) initiated under the Covenant of Mayors initiative, is expected to be useful for decision-makers in increasing climate-friendly practices at the city scale, setting targets for combating climate change, and defining and prioritizing necessary measures.
The most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions identified in the study are fuel consumption at existing thermal power plants, fuel consumption for transportation, and waste disposal. Under SEEP, the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions were found to be waste disposal, transportation, and electricity consumption sectors. The fundamental actions defined according to Muğla's unique conditions within the scope of SEEP are directed towards the waste and transportation sectors. It has also been revealed that if Muğla's renewable energy potential is evaluated, greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption can be significantly reduced.