Waterfront System for a Carbon-neutral&Circular Blue Economy

The port of Galataport Istanbul has put in place an innovative project which was focused to make the blue economy carbon -neutral & circular, thus contributing to the Mission Ocean & Waters. In particular, this project has put a special emphasis on - Water Resources and Protection of Aquatic Life - Emission Reduction - Waste Management Waste management. All Galataport Istanbul buildings use Bosphorus straight’s seawater as a coolant rather than cooling gases, which saves 34% energy, reduces carbon emissions, and replaces harmful cooling gases that contribute to zero maritime emissions. Endemic plants to Istanbul and efficient irrigation systems help save 50% more water and the use of landscaped areas and green roofs are expected to reduce the heat island effect. The project was designed with the aim of restoring and protecting water resources with our 50% water saving . The water saved is not used elsewhere for marine or maritime purposes. Seawater quality, particles, pollution (from dust and noise) levels are measured quarterly to monitor the project's environmental impact, and marine ecology monitoring is done annually. Moreover, the port is committed to sustainable urban development and environmental stewardship, to showcase its transformation into a model of sustainable regeneration and its contribution to depollution. As a result, Galataport Istanbul became Europe's second largest LEED-Platinum certified project. A Waste Management Procedure in accordance with the Zero Waste Regulation has been established and has started to be implemented. The Zero Waste Regulation includes various regulations for the separate collection, recovery and disposal of waste at source and minimizing the amount of non-disposable waste to minimize negative impacts on the environment, in particular on water resources, and ensure effective management of waste. Thanks to our zero-waste management system, Galataport received the Zero Waste Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change in July 2022