Turkiye's Carbon Emission Profile: A Global Analysis with the MEREC-PROMETHEE Hybrid Method

Pelit, İrem; Avşar, İlker İbrahim

Turkiye's Carbon Emission Profile: A Global Analysis with the MEREC-PROMETHEE Hybrid Method

dc.authorid	0000-0001-8128-1243
dc.authorid	0000-0003-0966-9504
dc.contributor.author	Pelit, İrem
dc.contributor.author	Avşar, İlker İbrahim
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-24T11:20:19Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-24T11:20:19Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.department	İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi
dc.description.abstract	This study conducts a comparative evaluation of Turkiye's carbon emission profile from both sectoral and global perspectives. Utilizing 2022 data from 76 countries, it applies two widely recognized multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods: MEREC, for determining objective weights of criteria, and PROMETHEE II, for ranking countries based on these criteria. All data used in the analysis were obtained from the World Bank, a globally recognized and credible statistical source. The study evaluates seven criteria, including carbon emissions from the energy, transport, industry, and residential sectors, along with GDP-related indicators. The results indicate that Turkiye's carbon emissions, particularly from industry, transport, and energy, are substantially higher than the global average. Moreover, countries with higher levels of industrialization generally rank lower in environmental performance, highlighting a direct relationship between industrial activity and increased carbon emissions. According to PROMETHEE II rankings, Turkiye falls into the lower-middle tier among the assessed countries. In light of these findings, the study suggests that Turkiye should implement targeted, sector-specific policy measures to reduce emissions. The research aims to provide policymakers with a structured, data-driven framework that aligns with the country's broader sustainable development goals. MEREC was selected for its ability to produce unbiased criterion weights, while PROMETHEE II was chosen for its capacity to deliver clear and meaningful comparative rankings, making both methods highly suitable for evaluating environmental performance. This study also offers a broader analysis of how selected countries compare in terms of their carbon emissions. As carbon emissions remain one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the context of global warming and climate change, ranking countries based on emission levels serves both to support scientific inquiry and to increase international awareness. By relying on recent 2022 data, the study offers a timely snapshot of the global carbon emission landscape. Alongside its contribution to public awareness, the findings are expected to support policymakers in developing effective environmental strategies. Ultimately, this research contributes to the academic literature and lays a foundation for more sustainable environmental policy development.
dc.identifier.citation	Pelit, İ., & Avşar, İ. İ. (2025). Turkiye’s Carbon Emission Profile: A Global Analysis with the MEREC-PROMETHEE Hybrid Method. Sustainability, 17(14), 6527.
dc.identifier.doi	10.3390/su17146527
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.issue	14
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su17146527
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12507/3504
dc.identifier.volume	17
dc.identifier.wos	001535959600001
dc.identifier.wosquality	Q3
dc.indekslendigikaynak	Web of Science
dc.institutionauthor	Pelit, İrem
dc.institutionauthorid	0000-0001-8128-1243
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	SUSTAINABILITY
dc.relation.publicationcategory	Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	CARBON EMİSSİON
dc.subject	PROMETHEE II
dc.subject	MEREC
dc.subject	MULTİ-CRİTERİA DECİSİON-MAKİNG
dc.subject	SUSTAİNABLE DEVELOPMEN
dc.title	Turkiye's Carbon Emission Profile: A Global Analysis with the MEREC-PROMETHEE Hybrid Method
dc.type	Article