Carbon Emission Standards in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan follows international climate agreements such as the Paris Agreement and implements local regulations for monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Some relevant national and international standards include:

• ISO 14064-1: Standard for measuring and reporting GHG emissions.
• Azerbaijan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): A commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
• Law on Environmental Protection of Azerbaijan: Establishes emission control policies and sustainability measures for industries and institutions.
• State Program on Renewable Energy: Encourages universities to transition to green energy sources, impacting their carbon footprint calculations.

By aligning carbon footprint calculations with these standards, universities in Azerbaijan, including Baku Engineering University (BEU), can improve their sustainability efforts and contribute to national climate goals.

BEU’s Adoption of the Corporate Standard of the GHG Protocol in Carbon Emissions Management

Baku Engineering University (BEU) demonstrates its firm commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible institutional governance by aligning its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions monitoring and reporting practices with internationally recognized standards. In particular, BEU supports and implements the Corporate Standard of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which provides a robust framework for quantifying and managing GHG emissions across organizational operations.

The application of the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard enables BEU to systematically assess its direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2 and, where applicable, Scope 3) emissions, ensuring consistency, transparency, and comparability in its carbon accounting processes. This approach serves as the foundation for both retrospective emissions reporting and the formulation of data-driven projections for future periods. Such estimations are critical in setting measurable sustainability targets and designing long-term decarbonization strategies.

As outlined in BEU’s Climate Action Policy, this methodological alignment supports the university’s broader climate objectives, including emissions reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and climate resilience planning. The policy document details how the GHG Protocol is embedded within institutional practices and how it informs sustainability-related decision-making across academic, administrative, and infrastructural domains.

Through adherence to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, BEU not only enhances the credibility and rigor of its environmental data but also positions itself as a responsible and forward-thinking higher education institution committed to global climate goals, including those outlined in the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13: Climate Action.

For further details, please refer to the university’s official Climate Action Policy document.