Credibility-based cascading approach to achieve net-zero emissions in energy symbiosis networks using an Organic Rankine Cycle

•Develops a multi-objective model considering all sustainability pillars.•Discusses the importance of combining an ORC system with energy symbiosis.•Analyzes demand fluctuations and supply disruption effects on recovering energy.•Proposes a credibility-based robust interval type-2 fuzzy-robust solution approach.•Considers different scenarios regarding operational risks in practice.