Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shetty, Lakshmi; Srivastava, Shefali Title A name given to the resource Mapping Barriers to Net Zero in Quick Commerce A Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Intelligent Systems: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Deep Neuro-Fuzzy Models and Explainable Artificial Intelligence;pp.85-100 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003540298-8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003540298-8</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105030812605?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105030812605?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Shetty L., Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International, Deemed University, Bengaluru, India; Srivastava S., Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource The fast-paced growth of q-commerce platforms has radically changed the shopping arena to deliver consumers unparalleled convenience. However, this speedy delivery poses significant challenges to achieving net-zero emissions, essentially due to inefficiencies in logistics and high energy usage. This research applies the Fuzzy DEMATEL approach to explain and analyze the barriers to sustainability in q-commerce by uncovering interconnections between factors. The findings showed that the primary logistical inefficiency is preceded by high energy usage and sustainable packaging as significant drivers. Other evaluated factors, though with lower scores, are regulatory challenges and consumer awareness. The mitigation of logistical inefficiencies can serve to greatly improve routing and resource management in such a way as to bring significant decreases in carbon footprint. Also, by augmenting consumer awareness for more sustainable practices, one creates an increasing demand for alternative choices, hence giving way to positive feedback that may help drive companies toward adopting even more sustainable approaches. From a policy perspective, the results indicate that regulatory frameworks should support investments in green infrastructure and technologies by engaging the different stakeholders, including businesses, consumers, and governmental entities, in a common strategy toward sustainability. While the present research supplies important insights into the challenges with which q-commerce is confronted while achieving net-zero emissions, it recognizes some constraints, such as potential biases due to expert judgments and the dynamic character of the business. The following studies would include more stakeholders and variables influencing sustainability and broaden the scope. Through addressing these barriers as a collective, the q-commerce industry can move toward achieving its net-zero dreams while advancing broader environmental goals for a greener world. 2026 selection and editorial matter, Siddhartha Roy, Soumya Sen, and Agostino Cortesi; individual chapters, the contributors. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available CRC Press Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-104052122-9; 978-103288908-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online