Modelling organisational factors in carbon trading for the Australian construction industry: a fuzzy logic-based evaluation technique

Purpose This study aims to explore the organisational factors in carbon trading for the Australian construction industry and develop overall organisational factor index level using fuzzy-logic evaluation technique. Design/methodology/approach Detailed review of past literature led to identification of 18 factor list that was ranked by industry experts in Australia through a survey. Purposive sampling technique was adopted. Findings The factors were grouped using component analysis and they were the input variables for the fuzzy logic-based analysis. The four components were: Incentives and technology factors (ITFs), Transaction costs and project complexity factors (TCPC), Carbon quota and standardisation factors (CQS) and Technological innovation factors (TIF). The findings of this study indicated that overall organisational factor level is high implying the influence of organisational factors in carbon trading in construction is significant. Originality/value This study demonstrates how fuzzy logic methodology is useful as an evaluation technique in carbon trading assessment. Furthermore, the findings contribute towards the construction industry’s fight against climate change menace.