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Digital Sustainability
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Author : Pankaj Bhambri
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-12-30
Digital Sustainability written by Pankaj Bhambri and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Digital Sustainability: Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Information Age explores the intersection of technology and sustainability, offering a panoramic view of innovative strategies and solutions for building a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible future. From exploring the transformative potential of blockchain technology in sustainable supply chains to harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for environmental monitoring and conservation, each chapter presents cutting-edge insights and practical applications. The book highlights the ethical implications of entrepreneurship and data privacy, focusing on the potential of AI and machine learning for sustainable resource utilization and decision-making processes. Delving into areas such as renewable energy integration, data privacy, cybersecurity, IoT entrepreneurship, smart cities, and beyond, this book equips entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change in the digital era. With a rich tapestry of case studies, future perspectives, and actionable insights, this book offers a roadmap for entrepreneurs, engineers, business professionals, and those interested in technology and sustainability, focusing on redefining business models, fostering innovation, and creating a more connected, sustainable world.
Digital Sustainability
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Author : Theo Lynn
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-08-29
Digital Sustainability written by Theo Lynn and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-29 with Business & Economics categories.
Digitalisation and environmental sustainability are two of the megatrends impacting industry and society. This open access Pivot is a timely exploration of some of the challenges and prospects related to digital sustainability from two main perspectives: how digital technologies can be used and maintained in a way that is environmentally sustainable over the long term (greening of digital technologies), and how digital technologies can be used to address climate change and improve environmental and sustainability outcomes (greening by digital technologies). The chapters included in this book are designed to provide some key definitions and concepts related to digital sustainability and its evolution, and more detailed insights on some of the key priority areas outlined in the European Green Deal, namely energy, mobility, buildings, food and the circular economy. A critical review of these topics will summarise and present different perspectives that challenge old assumptions and highlight emerging trends and possibilities for digital sustainability. Industry and society face significant challenges in the twin transition to digital and green transformation, not least of which is the need to balance investment in digital technologies with environmental sustainability. This open-access book can serve as a primer for scholars, policymakers, and enterprise decision-makers, providing insights on navigating innovation ecosystems to support both green and digital objectives.
Current Trends On Innovability And Sustainable Innovation
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Author : Anna Ujwary-Gil
language : en
Publisher: Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science
Release Date : 2025-06-01
Current Trends On Innovability And Sustainable Innovation written by Anna Ujwary-Gil and has been published by Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Introduction to the Innovability Index: More than the fusion of innovation and sustainability The integration of innovation and sustainability, conceptualized as innovability, represents a strategic construct for addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource constraints, and social inequality. The conceptual understanding of innovability has advanced, but its empirical measurement and operationalization remain underdeveloped. This conceptual paper introduces the Innovability Index, designed to evaluate the extent to which countries, regions, or organizations embed sustainability principles. The index encompasses four dimensions: technological innovation for sustainability, environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, and sustainable business practices. Each dimension is assessed through a set of indicators normalized, weighted, and aggregated to generate a composite performance score. The Innovability Index provides a structured approach for benchmarking sustainable innovation capabilities. It is a practical tool for policymakers, firms, and researchers to align innovation ecosystems with sustainability imperatives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This conceptual paper opens the thematic issue of innovability and sustainable innovation, as well as addresses a gap in the literature by introducing the initial attempt to measure innovability. Keywords: Innovability, Innovability Index, sustainable development, ESG, sustainability, sustainable innovation, technological innovation, environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, sustainable business practices. Leadership competencies for innovability: Bridging theory and practice for sustainable development PURPOSE: This study explores the critical leadership competencies necessary for fostering innovability— the integration of innovation and sustainability—within organizations, particularly inr education institutions (HEIs) and the business sector. The research seeks to address the gap in understanding how these competencies are developed in HEIs and whether they effectively prepare graduates with the skills needed for the current business context. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need to identify robust instruments for measuring these competencies to ensure their practical application in organizational settings. METHODOLOGY: A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science databases. The study employed a rigorous selection process to identify relevant empirical studies published between 2015 and 2024. A total of 53 articles were analyzed to address three key research questions related to the characteristics of innovability leadership, recommendations for developing immovability in organizations, and the methodologies or instruments used to identify these competencies. The analysis involved thematic synthesis and content analysis to extract insights and identify gaps in the existing literature. FINDINGS: The study identifies five key categories of leadership competencies essential for innovability, including strategic leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, commitment to sustainability, continuous education, and sensitivity to global megatrends. Despite the recognition of these competencies, the study reveals a significant lack of empirical research on their practical implementation and measurement. The findings also highlight the need for robust tools to assess these competencies effectively. Additionally, the study provides several recommendations for developing innovability for their integration into the business sector, emphasizing the importance of leadership development programs, the integration of sustainability into corporate strategy, and the promotion of a collaborative organizational culture. IMPLICATIONS: Theoretically, the study contributes to the conceptual framework of innovability leadership by identifying critical competencies and suggesting a more integrated approach to leadership development in business education. Practically, the research underscores the importance of developing targeted training programs and assessment tools to cultivate these competencies in future leaders. This is particularly relevant for business schools, which play a crucial role in preparing students to address complex global challenges. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study fills a gap in the literature by providing a detailed examination of the competencies required for innovability leadership and proposing directions for future research and practice. It offers a unique contribution by bridging the theoretical and practical aspects of innovability in leadership, particularly within the context of higher education. Keywords: innovability, leadership competencies, sustainability, business education, systematic literature review, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, leadership development, educational innovation, higher education Integrating science, technology, and experimental knowledge for sustainable innovation: A Living Lab approach to urban biodiversity management PURPOSE: This study aims to enhance understanding of STI (Science, Technology, Innovation) and DUI (Doing, Using, Interacting) integration dynamics in sustainable innovation, specifically investigating its role in innovation outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and the institutionalization of sustainable practices in urban lawn management. METHODOLOGY: Using a single case study design, the study captures real-time, dynamic interactions between STI and DUI practices, observing ongoing processes. Data were collected through five focus group interviews with 32 stakeholders, individual interviews, project documentation, and a project diary. Stakeholders included public sector officials, NGOs, private garden owners, and business representatives, each offering insights into policy, environmental practices, and market-driven solutions. The Living Lab methodology, emphasizing co-creation and iterative feedback, guided both data collection and analysis, with NVivo software and manual coding used to identify key themes and challenges in integrating STI and DUI for sustainable innovation. FINDINGS: The investigation revealed that integrating STI and DUI modes fosters a dynamic synergy: STI provided scientific rigor, while DUI leveraged stakeholder input and local contexts to co-develop adaptive urban biodiversity solutions. This approach addressed location-specific challenges, balancing ecological goals with practical feasibility. For instance, stakeholder engagement refined scientific recommendations, ensuring broader applicability and adoption. Despite tensions between rigor and practicality, the participatory Living Lab methodology facilitated co-creation, aligning scientific insights with real-world needs to enhance sustainable lawn care practices. IMPLICATIONS: The study contributes to innovation theory by showing how integrating STI and DUI modes fosters socially responsive, adaptable solutions for urban biodiversity management. From a practical standpoint, it underscores the importance of stakeholder engagement in developing tools and strategies that balance scientific insights with practical, real-world application. The project offers a replicable model for integrating formal research with user-driven innovation in sustainability projects. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This paper provides a unique contribution by showcasing how the integration of formal scientific research (STI) with practical, user-cantered approaches (DUI) can foster innovability. The use of the Living Lab methodology to co-create urban biodiversity solutions bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, offering a novel framework for addressing complex environmental challenges through collaborative innovation. Keywords: sustainable innovation, Science, Technology, Innovation, STI, Doing, Using, Interacting, DUI, urban biodiversity, lawn management, Living Lab, stakeholder engagement, participatory innovation, co-creation, climate change adaptation The role of green blue ocean strategy in enhancing frugal innovation through IoT and AI: A resource-based view perspective PURPOSE: This study explores the role of Green Blue Ocean Strategy (GBOS) in promoting frugal innovation by leveraging IoT and AI from an RBV theoretical perspective, targeting creative entrepreneurs in Central Java, Indonesia. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach was used, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analyzed via AMOS. Data from 262 creative entrepreneurs were collected through an online closed questionnaire using purposive sampling. FINDINGS: The study reveals that (1) IoT does not significantly impact frugal innovation, (2) AI positively influences frugal innovation, and (3) GBOS effectively mediates the relationship between IoT, AI, and frugal innovation, suggesting that integrating sustainable strategies with technology can lead to more cost-effective and inclusive innovations. IMPLICATIONS for theory and practice: The study extends the RBV framework by integrating the GBOS concept, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing digital technology for sustainability-driven innovation. It contributes to the literature on sustainability strategies and the Resource-Based View by introducing a novel theoretical model that links GBOS, IoT, and AI with frugal innovation. Practically, GBOS offers a pathway for creative entrepreneurs to overcome resource constraints and achieve competitive advantages through sustainable practices. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study introduces Green Blue Ocean Strategy (GBOS) as a novel conceptual framework that extends the traditional Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) by integrating sustainability principles. GBOS addresses both economic and environmental concerns, enabling businesses to achieve cost-effective innovation. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV), this study systematically develops and empirically tests GBOS by linking it with IoT, AI, and frugal innovation. The framework offers a new lens for sustainable competitive advantage in resource-constrained environments. Keywords: internet of things, artificial intelligence, green blue ocean strategy, frugal innovation, resource-based view, sustainability, sustainable strategy, digital technology, sustainability-driven innovation, sustainable innovation The impact of eco-innovation on circular economy in EU countries: How patents affect circular material use rate? PURPOSE: The main objective of this study is to examine how eco-innovation activities, measured by the number of patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials, affect the level of use of circular materials in economic processes in European Union countries. Simultaneously, to take into account the impact of the other drivers of the circular economy, the study includes control variables such as GDP per capita, share of income from environmental taxes, age structure of the population, and level of education of the population. METHODOLOGY: This study uses a generalized linear model for panel data. For all analyzed explanatory variables, greater inter-group variation than intra-group variation was observed, so a panel-averaged effects estimator was used. The study sample includes 28 European Union (EU) countries. The time scope of this study is 2010-2019. Eurostat database was the source of the unbalanced panel data. This study seeks answers to the following research question: What is the impact of patents related to waste management and recycling on the circularity rate of the EU economies? FINDINGS: The results indicate that leaders in the area of circularity are the Netherlands, France, and Belgium. Ireland, Romania, and Portugal occupy last place in terms of the circularity of the economy. There is considerable variation in the number of patent applications related to waste management and recycling in the EU countries. Luxembourg, Finland, Belgium, and the Netherlands have the highest propensity for patents. In contrast, Bulgaria, Greece, and Croatia show the lowest patent activity. Finally, the higher the propensity to patent in waste management and recycling technologies, the higher the rate of circular use of materials. IMPLICATIONS: The results provide a compelling rationale for prioritizing and incentivizing investments in promising technologies to achieve both environmental sustainability and economic prosperity in the long term. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: Our study sheds new light on the link between eco-innovation and circular economy in EU countries. We address the issue of possible nonlinearities between circularity and its drivers. Given the fractional nature of the response variable (i.e., circular material use rate), we apply the generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach to model both the mean structure and association structure of fractional responses. Keywords: circular economy, CE, circularity, eco-innovation, patent, circular material use, CE driver, EU countries, generalized estimating equations, recycling technologies, waste management Unitary Patent System and innovation dynamics in the European Union: The role of economic resources and R&D investments PURPOSE: The EU supports competitiveness and sustainability via innovations by the patent protection of inventions. On 1st June 2023, the EU launched the Unitary Patent System (UPS) with the Unitary Patent as a universal innovation protection tool. The data regarding its first 20 months of operations offers indices about innovation and patenting trends. METHODOLOGY: The contextual exploration of the UPS was projected into four aims addressing the absolute and relative numbers of Unitary Patents (A1) and the relationship between Unitary Patents and GDP per capita (A2) and GERD (A3) and comparatively juxtaposing them (A4). This deeper contextual understanding of Unitary Patenting dynamic entails EU member states and their top four competitors (China, Japan, South Korea, USA). The data regarding the GDP, GDP per capita, GERD, number of Unitary Patents in total and per millions of inhabitants was collected and visualized via tables and charts, and submitted to a critical comparison. FINDINGS: The first 20 months of the UPS operations suggests that the Unitary Patent is a viable, but not the most popular, patenting option, and that there is a positive impact on the GDP per capita and GERD for the majority of the EU member states and that there are differences between EU member states in their efficiency to generate Unitary Patents. IMPLICATIONS: The performed study confirms the parallel co-existence of various patenting strategies and the importance of investments in patented inventions. However, the size of GDP per capita followed by GERD is a mere pre-requirement that leads to diversified efficiency (even among similar jurisdictions with at least an average GDP per capita and GERD. Arguably, the UPS magnifies the differences, and the six original European integration jurisdictions are not the best UPS players. There are indices about positive trends for Northern EU member states and negative trends for Southern EU member states. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This is a pioneering contribution regarding a newly launched system showing that, despite the same regime, EU member states differ dramatically in their approach to patenting and that the level of GDP per capita and GERD are just the starting points. Keywords: Unitary Patent System, EU member states, GDP, gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD), GERD per GDP (GERD Index), innovation, sustainability, economic resources, patent protection The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem: A conceptual framework for digital transformation and sustainable innovation PURPOSE: This study introduces the Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem, a conceptual framework to integrate digital transformation and sustainable innovation. It examines how emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, drive sustainability transitions by serving as strategic enablers. Addressing a critical gap in the literature, this research focuses on the dynamic mechanisms and synergies that connect digital transformation with sustainable innovation within a complex ecosystem. METHODOLOGY: The study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) of 50 studies and a comparative analysis of 13 existing frameworks to identify and analyze key mechanisms that link digital transformation and sustainable innovation, culminating in the development of the Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem framework. FINDINGS: The study identifies five interconnected mechanisms: efficiency gains, dematerialization, circular economy enablement, innovation acceleration, and digital collaboration. These mechanisms illustrate the relationships between technological advancements and sustainability objectives while addressing synergies and tensions, such as the trade-offs between energy demands and environmental benefits. The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration, iterative feedback loops, and adaptable processes to address gaps in existing models, positioning digital transformation as a transformative force for systemic sustainability improvements. IMPLICATIONS: The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem advances theoretical discourse by positioning sustainability as a systemic outcome of digital transformation, extending beyond traditional efficiency-focused models. It emphasizes organizational resilience and stakeholder collaboration as pivotal for achieving sustainability objectives. Practitioners can leverage AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance resource optimization and foster sustainability-driven innovation ecosystems. Policymakers and organizations are encouraged to combine digital strategies with sustainability imperatives, emphasizing adaptive leadership, regulatory alignment, and multi-stakeholder engagement. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study presents a conceptual framework that bridges theoretical and practical gaps in the literature by integrating foundational theories that associate digital transformation with sustainability imperatives while fostering innovation and competitive advantage. The framework sets the stage for future research, emphasizing potential applications in industry-specific contexts, cross-sectoral collaborations, and the evolving role of emerging technologies in sustainability transitions. By incorporating dynamic feedback loops and systemic adaptability, this framework establishes a foundation for advancing both academic inquiry and practical implementation. It offers guidance for exploring unanswered questions about scalability, policy integration, and multi-stakeholder engagement in the digital age. Keywords: digital transformation, sustainable innovation, digital-sustainability ecosystem, sustainability transitions, artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, circular economy, efficiency gains, dematerialization, acceleration, digital collaboration, stakeholders
Conflict Management In Digital Business
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Author : Fahri Özsungur
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2022-09-15
Conflict Management In Digital Business written by Fahri Özsungur and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Business & Economics categories.
Providing readers with a unique guide of how businesses can achieve resilience to digital conflict, Conflict Management in Digital Business helps prepare for unexpected situations such as pandemics, to maintain competitive advantage, and illuminating pathways to turn conflicts caused by extraordinary situations into opportunities.
Digital Sustainability Why Digital Transformation Is The Road To Sustainability
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Author : Stefano Epifani
language : en
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US
Release Date : 2021
Digital Sustainability Why Digital Transformation Is The Road To Sustainability written by Stefano Epifani and has been published by Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Business & Economics categories.
We have less than ten years from the date fixed by the United Nations to fulfill the goals of Agenda 2030. These years will see the fundamental role of digital technology, which will determine the possibility to win most of the challenges of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. To achieve this goal, Governments, factories, and human beings need to understand the role of the digital. They also need to understand how to use it. They will be called to make significant decisions concerning these vital topics and the new instruments that affect our lives. Stefano Epifani's book deals systematically, straightforwardly, and extensively exploring the points of contact between digital technologies and their impacts on sustainability. He underlines the opportunities and also the threats to our society. Is digital technology bad or good? Will Artificial Intelligence help create new jobs, or will it annihilate them? Do social network improve or impoverish human relationships? These are just a few popular questions about the digital, but they are actually wrong. The vital and most important questions to ask are how and how much technology will help enhance our lives and become a sustainability instrument. The book provides a series of answers, explained through Valerio, Anna, Alfio, Domenico, and Carla's stories. Five people, five different jobs, everyone dealing with a fast-changing world. Everyone is forced to reconsider the old ways of living and working in the light of the new world. Five stories, used as food for thought about the impacts of digital transformation. Five stories used to perceive that we need to be the protagonists of the change brought about by technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, social media, big data, blockchain, virtual reality. Five stories to understand the concept of digital sustainability: all the different declinations of technology to build the sustainable development models defined by Agenda 2030's goals. Five stories through which we discover technologies, market scenarios, and choices that we - individually and socially - need to make to let the digital become a real opportunity to build a better world.
From The Internet Of Things To The Internet Of Ideas The Role Of Artificial Intelligence
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Author : Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-11-18
From The Internet Of Things To The Internet Of Ideas The Role Of Artificial Intelligence written by Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book shows latest research on the role Artificial inelegance in enabling IoT to evoke IoI, and how IoI flourish inside technologies like social media platforms, social networks: communities of practice/interest, to assure a globally sustainable unit where humans integrate with machines to collaboratively share ideas and solve complex problems. Such a book holds several benefits. It will reveal theoretical practical, and managerial implications through discussions that will embrace a wide array of technologies focused on the role of AI enabled IoT to evoke IoI. EAMMIS 2022 was organized by the Bridges Foundation in cooperation with Coventry University, UK on the 10th and 11th of June 2022. EAMMIS 2022 theme was From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Ideas: The role of Artificial Intelligence. The papers presented at the conference provide a holistic view of AI and its applications, IOT and the IOI which will help societies to better use and benefit from AI, IOT and IOI to develop future strategies and actions.
Sustainable Fashion Management
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Author : Claudia E. Henninger
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-07-29
Sustainable Fashion Management written by Claudia E. Henninger and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-29 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides a holistic and accessible approach to sustainable fashion management. It offers an interdisciplinary and practical outlook, combining theory with practical application from a management perspective and underpinned by the Sustainable Development Goals throughout. The book helps students to gain a better understanding of what sustainable fashion is and how it is implemented across the fashion industry, through business model innovations, innovative designs, new technology and digital approaches, and material innovations. Global case studies are employed throughout each chapter, including fashion companies and events of all sizes, alongside other pedagogical features to aid learning, including key learning points, chapter objectives, and textboxes explaining key terminology. This is an essential textbook for those investigating sustainable fashion, whether from a design or management perspective, providing the knowledge and tools for a future career. It is designed to serve Fashion Business and Management, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Buying and Merchandising and Fashion Technology courses, at all levels, and will also be valuable reading for those already working within the fashion industry and studying for professional qualifications. Online resources include chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides and a test bank.
Transforming Business Through Digital Sustainability Models
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Author : Younas, Afshan
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2025-05-08
Transforming Business Through Digital Sustainability Models written by Younas, Afshan and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-08 with Business & Economics categories.
Sustainability and digitalization are becoming essential in businesses. It is necessary to enhance collaboration between the digitalization of business and sustainability. Global business practices that focus on sustainability through the digital transformation process can stay competitive and socially responsible. As a result, there is a need and growing demand for resources that help businesses identify the complexities of digital business transformation while achieving sustainable practices. Transforming Business Through Digital Sustainability Models explores sustainability through digitalization practices, identifies problems, and explores innovative solutions. It has educational and professional values that provide practical insights and strategies for achieving sustainability through the digitalization of businesses. Covering topics such as stakeholder engagement, cost savings, and ecosystem restoration, this book is an excellent resource for business leaders, sustainability activists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and more.
Sustainability In A Digital World
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Author : Thomas Osburg
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-05-17
Sustainability In A Digital World written by Thomas Osburg and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-17 with Business & Economics categories.
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the different emerging concepts in the innovative area of sustainability and digital technology. More than 20 leading thinkers from the fields of digitalization, strategic management, sustainability and organizational development share clearly structured insights on the latest developments, advances and remaining challenges concerning the role of sustainability in an increasingly digital world. The authors not only introduce a profound and unique analysis on the state-of-the art of sustainability and digital transformation, but also provide business leaders with practical advice on how to apply the latest management thinking to their daily business decisions. Further, a number of significant case studies exemplify the issues discussed and serve as valuable blueprints for decision makers.
Digital Technologies For Sustainable Futures
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Author : Chiara Certomà
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-08-01
Digital Technologies For Sustainable Futures written by Chiara Certomà and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book critically examines the interplay between digitalization and sustainability. Amid escalating environmental crises, some of which are now irreversible, there is a noticeable commitment within both international and domestic policy agendas to employ digital technologies in pursuit of sustainability goals. This collection gathers a multitude of voices interrogating the premise that increased digitalization automatically contributes to greater sustainability. By exploring the planetary links underpinning the global digital economy, the book exposes the extractive logics ingrained within digital capitalism and introduces alternatives like digital degrowth and the circular economy as viable, sustainable paths for the digital era. Through a combination of theoretical reflections and detailed contextual analyses from Italy, New Zealand, and the UK—including initiatives in participatory planning and technology co-design—it articulates the dual role of digital technology: its potential to support socio-economic and environmental sustainability, while also generating conflicts and impasses that undermine these very objectives. Offering fresh insights into power disparities, exclusionary tactics, and systemic injustices that digital solutionism fails to address, this volume also serves as a reminder that sustainability extends beyond climate-related issues, underscoring the inseparability of environmental discourse from wider social justice considerations. Aimed at a diverse readership, this volume will prove valuable for students, researchers, and practitioners across various fields, including Geography, Urban Studies, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Media Studies, Critical AI Studies, Innovation Studies, and the Digital Humanities.