The relationship between agricultural production and climate change is bidirectional. As a production activity contingent on climatic conditions, it is the sector most susceptible to fluctuations in climate. However, the sector also contributes to climate change through the generation of energy and the release of carbon emissions associated with production activities. At present, carbon emissions from agricultural production constitute 24% of the total carbon emissions. It is of the utmost importance to reduce the use of fossil fuels and chemicals in agricultural production systems in order to mitigate the effects of global climate change. In order to achieve this, it is essential that agricultural production optimizes inputs without compromising food security. The principal objective of this study is to present an alternative method for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions by optimizing inputs in sunflower production in Konya province, Turkey. The study analyses the changes in energy use and carbon emissions resulting from optimized input use according to the technical efficiency levels of the enterprises, while maintaining a constant yield. This is achieved by optimizing the inputs used in sunflower production. The results demonstrate 3.16% reduction in energy consumption and approximately 3.68% reduction in carbon emissions in comparison to the current input utilization composition. Upon examination of the technical efficiency levels of the enterprises, it is evident that optimizing the input utilization combinations of those with lower technical efficiency levels results in 7.94% energy savings and a 9.03% reduction in carbon emissions. The results of this study will contribute to the reduction of environmental impacts and the spread of sustainable agricultural practices by optimizing energy consumption and carbon emissions from agricultural production.