Formalization and Validation of Sustainability Assessment Models for Manufacturing Organizations: A Formal Concept Analysis Approach

With rising concerns about the environment and climate change, poverty, and social inequalities, manufacturing organizations have been striving to adopt more sustainable approaches. To achieve this, they call for tools and methodologies to assess the current level of sustainability in their organization. These tools provide a structured approach for gauging the environmental, social, and economic impacts of manufacturing activities. However, their effectiveness hinges on rigorous formalization and validation processes. In this direction, the present work aims to analyse the sustainability assessment model formalization and validation tools employing Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) as a clustering technique to understand underlying relationships among them. The comprehensive understanding of sustainability assessment model formalization and validation processes provides critical insights for manufacturers, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming for improved sustainability performance.