Enhancing net zero decarbonization strategies: a comparative analysis with the analytic hierarchy process
Abstract This paper comprehensively analyses decarbonization decision-making using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). With a pressing global mandate to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, systematic approaches are essential for effectively selecting and prioritizing decarbonization strategies. Applying AHP, this study evaluates and ranks strategies based on key criteria. Each criterion’s weighted priority reflects its significance in decision-making, highlighting the dominance of Social Equity and Environmental Impact in prioritizing decarbonization strategies. The findings underscore the real-world applicability of the AHP framework, providing policymakers and stakeholders with a structured decision-making tool to prioritize actions that balance environmental sustainability, economic feasibility, and social equity.
Authors
- Kottala Sri Yogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3671-7420)
- M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3011-196X)
- Tarak Vora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7442-3554)
- Ashish Kumar Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3104-7269)
- Farag M. A. Altalbawy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2708-9159)
- Amarjit Singh Dhaliwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5257-2615)
- Amjad Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3610-9716)
- I.B. Sapaev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2343-7454)
- Ahmad Alkhayyat
- Arasu Raman
Institutions
- Chandigarh University (IN)
- INTI International University (MY)
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (SA)
- University of Babylon (IQ)
- Moscow Power Engineering Institute (RU)
- Symbiosis International University (IN)
- NIMS University (IN)
- Western Caspian University (AZ)
- Iraqi University (IQ)
- Marwadi University (IN)
- Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (UZ)
- Institute of Business Management (PK)
- Sustainable Energy Systems (United Kingdom) (GB)
- University of Tabuk (SA)
- Islamic Azad University of Shiraz (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctaf023
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.19