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Evaluating Environmental Performance in the Turkish Cement Industry

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the environmental performance of the Turkish cement industry. Employing the data set of 8 firms operating in the cement industry and using Data Envelopment Analysis, we estimate the CO 2 efficiency in the industry. The empirical findings suggest that the average carbon efficiency in the sector is approximately 71%, indicating substantial room for efficiency enhancement through innovative production techniques and alternative fuel use. However, a significant reduction in technical efficiency has been observable over the years. Promoting sustainable practices and investing in technological advancements can reverse this trend. Also, such policies can reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, thus it may be possible to combat greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the targets set in this regard.

Source: Springer proceedings in business and economics

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-76654-1_20

Authors: Hakan Yıldız, Serkan Sengul, Yılmaz Köprücü

Institutions: Istanbul Medipol University, Mudanya Üniversitesi, University of Florida, Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Language: English

Topic: Efficiency Analysis Using DEA

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409699720

FWCI: 1.433

Cites: 7

Cited by: 1

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