A DECISSION MODEL FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY RİSKS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Abstract

The automotive industry is increasing its competitive power by undergoing more and more technological and digital changes every day. Along with this competitiveness, the concepts of sustainability, ethics, and reputation come to the fore. Sustainability includes social, economic, and environmental issues that meet all the needs of future generations and use limited resources efficiently. In this study, the environmental and sustainable supply chain risks of the automotive industry are examined through automotive industry reports, expert opinions, and a literature review. After nine risks were identified, 14 alternatives were developed to prevent them. In the study, a multi-level risk assessment method using Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Entropy-based EDAS method was introduced and an application was carried out in the automotive sector. According to the entropy-based EDAS method, the most important alternative has been “The top management's determination of sustainability commitments and targets.