At GSTC, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our activities. In each edition, we work with partners to measure and offset the carbon emissions associated with our conferences. The GSTC2023 Global Conference, held in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 tourism professionals from 51 countries, providing a valuable platform for advancing sustainable tourism practices while adhering to our environmental responsibility.
The carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or event over a specific period. It measures the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of their contribution to climate change. The carbon footprint includes emissions from activities such as energy consumption, transportation, production, and waste generation.
The Carbon Footprint Report of the GSTC2023 Global Conference in Antalya was developed by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) with contributions from Control Union and Bureau Veritas. The report is structured in line with internationally recognized standards, including ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol. Within this framework, direct (Scope 1), indirect (Scope 2), and other indirect (Scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions generated by the event have been measured in detail.
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is a globally recognized standard developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to assist organizations in accounting for and managing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The GSTC2023 Global Conference took place from May 9th to 12th, 2023. Recordings of the conference are available on our YouTube channel.
Read the full report: Carbon Footprint Report – GSTC 2023 Global Conference
