Ranking of Responsible Automotive Manufacturers According to Sustainability Reports Using PROMETHEE and VIKOR Methods

Abstract

Industrial activities and road transportation are the main contributors to air quality degradation and resource depletion. The automotive sector which is one of the main players of the manufacturing industry and the supplier of road transport demand is considered one of the most prominent symbols of pollution. Therefore the issue of sustainability in the automotive industry is critical as it poses a wide range of challenges and negative externalities on the environment and society. This study aims to present a list of responsible consumption and production dimensions in line with the 12th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal and to rank the auto and auto part manufacturers in the Fortune Global 250. The authors use content analysis and text mining to identify 13 dimensions underlying responsible consumption and production. They then weigh each dimension according to the preferences of the experts using Delphi and the Analytical Hierarchy Process. After examining the dimensions in the sustainability reports of the selected companies they rank them using the PROMETHEE and VIKOR techniques. They also show the robustness of the rankings. © 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.