MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry

Onat Özçelik; İhsan Hakan Selvi

doi:10.35377/saucis...1722432

MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry

Abstract

This research proposes a framework to assess the sustainability performance of businesses within the textile industry. By integrating KPI’s created in line with the most common sustainability standards in the textile sector, the three core pillars of sustainability, social, environmental, and economic elements, are incorporated into an evaluation model constructed using multi-criteria decision-making techniques. The impact of the sector on sustainability was reflected in the structure of the developed model, and standards compatible with the Global Reporting Initiative, which are globally recognized, have been addressed. In determining the KPI’s, the most commonly used standards in the sector were examined, and performance indicators covering these standards were derived from insights shared by sustainability specialists who are experts in their fields. The weights of the criteria for each dimension were calculated with the AHP technique, based on evaluations by sustainability and analytical professionals with domain expertise and industry-specific experience. These weighted indicators were assessed using TOPSIS and Grey Relational Analysis, with real data obtained from a medium-sized textile company operating in Izmir. The company’s sustainability performance scores were then calculated. The framework offers a systematic and straightforward approach, enabling decision-makers to identify areas for improvement and enhance the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmentally Sustainable Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Onat Özçelik ^*
0000-0002-4266-8215
Türkiye

İhsan Hakan Selvi
0000-0002-8837-2137
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

May 11, 2026

Publication Date

-

Submission Date

June 18, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 28, 2025

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Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis...1722432

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https://izlik.org/JA53FD83GL

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APA

Özçelik, O., & Selvi, İ. H. (2026). MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry. Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Advanced Online Publication, 349-363. https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis...1722432

AMA

1.Özçelik O, Selvi İH. MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry. SAUCIS. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):349-363. doi:10.35377/saucis.1722432

Chicago

Özçelik, Onat, and İhsan Hakan Selvi. 2026. “MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry”. Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, no. Advanced Online Publication: 349-63. https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis. 1722432.

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Özçelik O, Selvi İH (May 1, 2026) MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry. Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences Advanced Online Publication 349–363.

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[1]O. Özçelik and İ. H. Selvi, “MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry”, SAUCIS, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 349–363, May 2026, doi: 10.35377/saucis...1722432.

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Özçelik, Onat - Selvi, İhsan Hakan. “MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry”. Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2026): 349-363. https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis. 1722432.

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1.Özçelik O, Selvi İH. MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry. SAUCIS. 2026;:349–363.

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Özçelik, Onat, and İhsan Hakan Selvi. “MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry”. Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, pp. 349-63, doi:10.35377/saucis. 1722432.

Vancouver

1.Onat Özçelik, İhsan Hakan Selvi. MCDM-Based Sustainability Evaluation in the Textile Industry. SAUCIS. 2026 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication):349-63. doi:10.35377/saucis. 1722432