TUBITAK: 1831 Green Innovation Technology Mentorship Program

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“Türkiye Green Industry Project”, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, is financed by the World Bank and implemented by TUBITAK and KOSGEB. As one of the solution partners in this project, GTE will support SMEs across Türkiye in their green transformation processes. The project aims to provide mentorship and consulting services to SMEs striving to align with green transformation requirements.

In this context, services such as technology consulting, capacity analysis, situation analysis, problem identification, and solution roadmapping will be offered in line with green innovation principles. These services will enable local businesses to adopt sustainable production practices, helping them reduce environmental impacts and improve resource efficiency. The project seeks to promote circular economy and green transformation practices in Türkiye, enhancing the global competitiveness of SMEs.

Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP)

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The Municipality of Çankaya has launched preparatory work on a Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP) to address climate change and implement sustainable energy policies. In this project, for which GTE provides technical consultancy, the goals include identifying climate-related risks in Çankaya, developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and taking steps to adapt to climate change.

As part of this effort, a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for Çankaya District and the Çankaya Municipality will be prepared, the climate-related risks faced by Çankaya will be analyzed and prioritized, options to reduce carbon emissions will be identified, and a detailed roadmap to strengthen climate resilience will be developed. The project is expected to be completed by May 2025.

CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy

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The “CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy” project, coordinated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is supported under the European Union Horizon 2020 program. The consortium, which includes GTE, also comprises stakeholders such as Circular Berlin, Forum Virium Helsinki, Sandyford Business District, Município de Guimarães, Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner, Skupnost občin Slovenije, ReLondon, empirica Communication and Technology Research, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes – EEIP.

CircularPSP aims to develop innovative circular economy solutions for municipalities and local businesses by embracing the principles of the circular economy. These solutions enable local economies to implement circular practices more effectively while providing information and guidance to support sustainability goals. The project seeks to promote the reduction of environmental impacts and the widespread adoption of the circular economy.

The Technical Feasibility of Izmir Resource Efficiency Center

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“Izmir Resource Efficiency Center” project, initiated by Izmir Development Agency (IZKA) in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability capacities of businesses in the Izmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone by providing guidance on industrial symbiosis, digital transformation, clean energy, and carbon management. GTE plays a crucial role during the technical feasibility phase, offering consultancy in critical areas such as infrastructure setup, human resource planning, cost-benefit analysis, and the development of sustainable business models.

Following the feasibility study outcomes, the center will create shared spaces for the private sector, accelerating production, R&D, and innovation activities while boosting regional competitiveness.

Sanliurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project

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The “Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project,” led by GTE with the support of the Karacadag Development Agency and under the advisory of Prof. Dr. Erkan Sahinkaya from Istanbul Medeniyet University, is being implemented in alignment with the priorities of the World Bank-Financed Turkey Organized Industrial Zones Project financial support program.

The project, in collaboration with Sanliurfa Organized Industrial Zone, aims to ensure the effective and efficient management of water resources and serves as a model for the green transformation of industry in Turkey. Existing technologies for wastewater recovery in SUOIZ have been evaluated, preliminary designs have been developed, and feasibility studies have been conducted to assess the project’s economic, technical, and environmental aspects, including approximate investment and operating costs.

You can access the full feasibility report below.

Şanlıurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficieny Project Technical Feasibility Report

Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone Wastewater Recovery Project

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GTE is serving as a technical consultant for a project aimed at recovering wastewater generated from various sectors, such as textiles, chemicals, electronics, and food, operating within the Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone (COIZ). The project intends for the recovered wastewater to be used as process water in the companies within the OSB.

As part of the World Bank’s Green OIZ program, a wastewater recovery facility with an initial capacity of 25,000 m³/day will be established in COIZ. The plan is to recover the produced wastewater and use it as a secondary water source for 17 companies within the OSB. This is expected to help reduce the pressure on water resources and contribute to the sustainable management of these resources. In this context, a comprehensive feasibility study is being conducted. The study aims to present detailed outcomes evaluating the project’s technical, economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Tekfen Holding Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Mitigation Roadmap Project

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Tekfen aims to identify emission hotspots, sources, and activities, and to lay the groundwork for target setting and greenhouse gas reduction roadmap studies to be carried out with this project. During the project, Tekfen Holding’s Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions will be calculated and reported for its 64 facilities in 10 different countries.

Tekfen Holding’s greenhouse gas inventory in compliance with the ISO14064 standard, the assessment of the status of its four priority sectors (Agriculture, Chemicals, Construction and Finance) in accordance with the requirements of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the creation of a roadmap for emission reduction will also be carried out within the scope of the proposed study.

Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Roadmap for the Fertilizer Sector will be determined.

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The opening meeting of the project “Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Roadmap for the Turkish Fertilizer Sector,” in which the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology participates as the beneficiary, and GTE and ESCON Energy Inc. participate as technical consultants, financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), was held with the participation of public institutions and private sector representatives.

The members of the Steering Committee, consisting of leading fertilizer manufacturing companies in Turkey, relevant public institutions, and national and international non-governmental organizations participated in the hybrid event. The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) also took part in the event. Within the scope of the project, a roadmap for the Turkish fertilizer sector will be determined in terms of the sustainable development and decarbonization goals of Turkey in order to adapt to the European Green Deal.

The project report “Creating a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir” is published

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We have completed the project “Creating a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir Province”, which we provided technical consultancy as GTE, carried out by Izmir Development Agency.

Within the scope of the project, we evaluated the cyclical management possibilities of wind turbine components, which have started to attract attention in the world in recent years. We hope that the project outputs will be beneficial for all stakeholders in terms of #sustainability in the rapidly developing wind industry in Izmir and Turkey.

You can access the “Izmir Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Roadmap” report via the link below.


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Creation of a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir

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The “Izmir Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Roadmap” project, led by the Izmir Development Agency (IZKA) with GTE providing technical consultancy, aims to promote environmental sustainability and circular economy principles within the rapidly growing wind turbine sector in Izmir. In this context, methods for the circular management of turbine blades, an increasingly significant issue worldwide, were evaluated, and strategies were developed to advance Izmir’s wind turbine recycling infrastructure.

The project’s outcome, the “Creation of a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir” addresses topics such as recycling technologies, material reuse, and sectoral partnerships, offering a comprehensive roadmap for the wind industry in Izmir and Turkey. This initiative aims to position Izmir as a wind energy hub aligned with circular economy principles.