Building a hierarchical framework of corporate sustainability transition challenges using the qualitative information approach

Purpose This study aims to form a valid measure and hierarchical framework achieve corporate sustainability transitions (CSTs). Design/methodology/approach The fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) is applied validate eliminate challenges in transition regarding qualitative information. Fuzzy interpretive structural modeling (FISM) used build under uncertainties. Findings finds that technology investment, data management, eco-management sociospatial embedding are the highest levels affect CST. Practical implications A lack of awareness knowledge, commitment, strategy, tolerance unsustainable practices, stakeholder participation fragmented market perceived as show driving dependence power. These serve reference for government construction firms sustainable practices. Originality/value Unsustainable practices have caused large amounts energy consumption, resource depletion environmental impacts. There transitioning must be addressed. most significant need solved facilitate identified arranged model. By identifying relationships among challenges, theoretical extends existing models developed assist decision-makers.