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Naveen Virmani1, Satakshi Agarwal2, Rakesh D Raut3
1Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad, 201009, India.
Journal of Environmental Management
|September 15, 2022
Summary
Achieving a net-zero economy is crucial for environmental sustainability. For the automobile industry, key success factors for net-zero adoption include R&D focus, international collaboration, and strategic planning.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Industrial Economics
- Climate Change Mitigation
Background:
- Growing environmental concerns and public health issues stem from resource depletion and climate change, exacerbated by globalization.
- The automotive industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating sustainable operational practices.
- The concept of a net-zero economy offers a framework for environmental conservation, health improvement, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the critical success factors (CSFs) for adopting net-zero principles specifically within the automobile industry.
- To analyze the interrelationships and causal effects among these identified CSFs.
Main Methods:
- Application of the fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) technique.
- Establishment of dyadic cause-and-effect relationships among critical success factors for net-zero adoption.
Main Results:
- Identification of key critical success factors (CSFs) for net-zero adoption in the automotive sector.
- The top three CSFs identified are: focus on research and development (R&D) activities, international collaborations, and strategic planning with an effective roadmap.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the paramount importance of R&D, global partnerships, and robust strategic planning for successful net-zero transitions in the automotive industry.
- Provides actionable theoretical and practical insights for industries aiming to implement net-zero strategies effectively.
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