Environmental and governance strategies in ESG for industry 4.0: A systematic review

Hammad, Muhammad Yahya and Syed Radzi, Rahamaddulla and Muhammad Ashraf, Fauzi (2025) Environmental and governance strategies in ESG for industry 4.0: A systematic review. AIMS Materials Science, 12 (4). pp. 557-575. ISSN 2372-0484. (Published)

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Abstract

This study examined the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies to improve organizational sustainability and competitiveness. Industry 4.0 technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics, offer transformative capabilities for ESG reporting, resource optimization, and operational efficiency. By addressing sustainability challenges and advancing governance practices, these technologies enable businesses to meet their environmental and governance responsibilities while achieving economic growth. However, implementing Industry 4.0 in ESG frameworks presents challenges, such as high costs, poor data quality, and resistance to change. This paper analyzed existing literature to identify opportunities and barriers to aligning ESG with Industry 4.0, providing insights for managers, researchers, and policymakers. The report adds to the body of knowledge on sustainable innovation by pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of this integration. It also provides a roadmap for achieving sustainability-implementing goals over the long run in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: environmental; social and governance; ESG; sustainability; industrial revolution 4.0
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Industrial Management
Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Centre for Advanced Industrial Technology
Depositing User: Miss Amelia Binti Hasan
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2025 02:15
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2025 07:20
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44939
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