About Us
Establishment of SDCPC
The Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Center (SDCPC) was established at Boğaziçi University to advance research in sustainable development, cleaner production practices, and environmental sustainability.
Establishment of CARF & CCG
The Center for Applied Research in Finance (CARF) was founded to advance research in financial management, corporate finance, and financial technologies. The Center for Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation (CCG) was established to strengthen financial governance and enhance market transparency.
Merger and Expansion
In 2023, CARF underwent a significant structural consolidation and expansion process. SDCPC and CCG, operating within Boğaziçi University, were officially closed, and part of their activities and research areas were integrated into CARF. As a result, CARF expanded its institutional mandate, research scope, and operational capacity by incorporating additional expertise in corporate governance, financial regulation, sustainability, clean production, and financial technologies under a unified interdisciplinary framework. This consolidation further strengthened the Center’s interdisciplinary collaboration capabilities and enhanced its role as an integrated interdisciplinary research and applied finance platform.
Recognition as Advanced Research Center
On June 3, 2025, CARF was officially recognized as a National Research Infrastructure under Law No. 6550 and designated as an Advanced Research Center for the 2025–2030 period.
The Center focuses on three core research areas:
– Blockchain and Financial Technologies
– Sustainability and Finance
– Corporate Finance and Governance
Strategic objectives include expanding doctoral research capacity, securing externally funded research projects, increasing high-impact international publications, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Research Themes and Impact
Research spans ESG integration, sustainable finance, environmental impact assessment, infrastructure finance, carbon market development, blockchain applications, and financial disclosure and transparency practices. CARF contributes to policy design, financial innovation, and the integration of sustainability principles into Türkiye’s financial system and capital markets.
National Hub for Sustainable Finance
CARF serves as a national and international research hub at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and technology, supporting Türkiye’s transition toward a sustainable financial system.