Departmental Seminar
The green transition is addressed within a broad framework encompassing all sectors in line with sustainable development goals, requiring not only the reduction of environmental impacts arising from production processes but also the simultaneous pursuit of economic sustainability.
Offering multi-dimensional benefits such as enhanced corporate resilience, improved resource efficiency, and competitive advantage in international markets, this process must be managed through a strategic and holistic approach. International frameworks including the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) Green Deal, and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) expect industrial enterprises to go beyond emission reductions, demanding measurable improvements in water, energy, and waste management alongside the adoption of circular economy principles.
The four foundational pillars of the green transition are water management, energy management, air emission control, and waste management within a circular economy framework. Alignment with overarching regulatory requirements and the fulfillment of technical obligations in each of these domains are critical to the success of industrial transformation. Nevertheless, structural barriers such as data scarcity, deficiencies in monitoring and measurement infrastructure, and lack of organizational awareness continue to create significant challenges in practice. Ultimately, the green transition extends well beyond mere regulatory compliance, and is best understood as a comprehensive economic and societal transformation that fosters innovation, mitigates environmental and financial risks, and advances sustainable development.