Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
With
the
expansion
of
manufacturing
sector,
it
has
become
crucial
to
incorporate
sustainable
production
methods
in
order
remain
competitive
market.
This
study
focuses
on
addressing
needs
industry
by
conducting
a
sustainability
analysis
electric
discharge
machining
for
SS310
alloy.
The
explores
impact
various
electrode
materials,
instance,
copper
and
brass,
as
well
different
variables,
including
current
(I
=
4–12
A),
spark
gap
(SG
6–12
mu),
pulse
duration
(Pon
15–45
μs),
duty
cycle
(DC
75–85%)
using
Taguchi
method.
objective
is
optimize
performance
measures,
which
includes
material
removal
rate
(MRR),
surface
roughness
(Ra),
wear
(EW),
energy
consumption
(EC).
In
addition,
economic
process
takes
into
account
factors
such
cost,
dielectric
EW
labor
machine
depreciation
cost
both
types
electrodes.
Furthermore,
investigates
carbon
emissions
resulting
from
EC,
consumption,
assess
environmental
process.
Multi-criteria
decision-making
approach
employed
taking
several
performance,
simultaneously.
From
empirical
analysis,
been
observed
that
outperformed
brass
terms
MRR
(2.67
mm3/min),
Ra
(3.36
µm),
(0.272
g),
EC
(145.08
kJ)
due
its
superior
electrical
thermal
characteristics.
offered
lower
costs
(2.02
PKR)
attributed
higher
conductivity
while
(5.5
(5.2
than
brass.
However,
revealed
application
results
(80.1
99.3
PKR,
respectively)
primarily
shorter
time.
showed
utilization
leads
reduced
9.8
g
CO2
during
(5.07
CO2)
(54.58
compared
electrode.
Based
multi-criteria
composite
desirability
function
approach,
evident
exhibits
MRR,
Ra,
total
cost.
Conversely,
demonstrates
better
overall
emissions.
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1697 - 1702
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Supply
chain
efficiency,
transparency,
and
sustainability
can
be
enhanced
using
blockchain
technology.
Blockchain
enables
a
company
to
accurately
track
raw
material
origin
finished
products,
which
ensures
standard
quality
sustainability.
Furthermore,
improves
partnerships
between
supply
stakeholders
by
providing
confident,
common
platform
for
sharing
data.
The
influence
of
implementing
technology
on
includes
reduced
wastage,
increased
resource
monitoring
social
standards,
operational
costs.
challenges
implementation
include
scalability,
incorporation
with
present
systems,
lack
expertise,
safety
confidentiality,
regulatory
uncertainty.
Companies
tackle
these
through
collaborative
approaches
technical
improvements.
In
general,
significantly
enhances
provides
opportunities
creative
business
solutions.
Advances in business strategy and competitive advantage book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 157 - 188
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
In
today's
global
landscape
marked
by
environmental
degradation
and
limited
resources,
the
pursuit
of
sustainable
development
has
evolved
as
a
critical
necessity.
Leveraging
digital
technologies
represents
promising
pathway
to
attain
this
goal
potentially
decoupling
economic
growth
from
its
impact.
Nonetheless,
it
is
paramount
ensure
that
design
governance
these
align
closely
with
priorities.
This
paper
delves
into
exploration
how
blockchain
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
can
play
pivotal
roles
in
increasing
supply
chain
coordination
mitigating
impacts.
These
also
have
potential
incentivize
recycling,
promote
circular
business
models,
facilitate
carbon
accounting,
support
offsetting
initiatives.
To
fully
harness
benefits,
imperative
implement
within
inclusive
collaborative
frameworks
consider
social
ecological
factors.
Advances in computer and electrical engineering book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 287 - 335
Published: July 12, 2024
This
chapter
is
written
to
explore
the
impact
of
digitalization
on
SDGs
in
G20
countries.
It
creates
digital
infrastructure
index
(DII)
and
sustainable
development
goal
(SDGI)
as
considering
(SD)
promoting
indicators
during
2004
-
2022.
DII
SDGI
are
created
employing
composite
Z-score
method.
The
values
used
pronounce
comparison
countries
SD,
respectively.
various
forms
empirical
models
adopted
assess
causal
relationship
between
SD.
showed
a
substantial
variation
overall
SDGs.
Digitalization
SD
positive
one-way
causality
with
each
other.
policy-oriented
research
provides
numerous
proposals
increase
also
highlights
scope
further
direction
domain
technologies,
transformation,
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
intersection
between
digital
sustainability
(DS)
and
eco‐environmental
(EES),
focusing
on
opportunities
challenges
presented
by
emerging
technologies,
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
blockchain,
electric
vehicles
(EVs),
cryptocurrencies.
The
study
critically
examines
concerns
arising
from
increasing
demand
for
infrastructure
depletion
essential
natural
resources,
including
tantalum,
indium,
cobalt,
lithium.
Through
an
interdisciplinary
approach,
evaluates
ethical,
technological,
policy
implications
integrating
DS
within
EES
framework.
It
emphasizes
significance
innovative
governance
cross‐sector
collaboration
to
address
environmental
trade‐offs
rebound
effects
linked
with
these
technologies.
Additionally,
proposes
strategies
mitigating
ecological
impacts
transformation
identifies
crucial
research
gaps,
particularly
in
resource
management
long‐term
sustainability.
findings
aim
guide
alignment
EES,
fostering
more
balanced
resilient
path
towards
sustainable
development.
offers
actionable
insights
recommendations
industry
practitioners,
policymakers,
researchers
committed
advancing
transformation.
International Journal of Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
application
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
in
resolution
sustainability
challenges,
with
a
specific
focus
on
environmental
studies.
Given
rapidly
evolving
nature
this
field,
there
is
an
urgent
need
for
more
frequent
and
dynamic
reviews
keep
pace
innovative
applications
AI.
Through
systematic
analysis
191
research
articles,
we
classified
AI
techniques
applied
field
sustainability.
Our
review
found
that
65%
studies
supervised
learning
methods,
18%
employed
unsupervised
learning,
17%
utilized
reinforcement
approaches.
The
highlights
neural
networks
(ANN),
are
most
commonly
contexts,
accounting
23%
reviewed
methods.
comprehensive
overview
identifies
key
trends
proposes
new
avenues
address
complex
issue
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
Graphic
abstract
SEISENSE Journal of Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Purpose-
This
study
investigates
the
influence
of
environmental
sustainability
practices
in
supply
chains
on
performance
manufacturing
firms
Dar
es
salaam,
Tanzania.Design/Methodology-
Employing
a
case
research
design,
utilized
mixed-methods
approach,
integrating
qualitative
and
quantitative
methodologies.
A
total
sample
155
respondents
was
selected
using
simple
random
sampling
for
questionnaires,
while
13
participants
were
purposively
in-depth
interviews.
Data
collection
involved
structured
questionnaires
interviews,
analyzed
descriptive
inferential
statistics
with
SPSS
to
ensure
robust
findings.
Findings-
The
findings
revealed
positive
significant
circular
packaging
firm
performance.
Adopting
innovative
materials
clear
disposal
instructions
can
enhance
competitive
advantage,
increase
profit
margins,
attract
environmentally-conscious
consumers,
leading
higher
market
share
revenue.
Practical
Implications-
highlights
importance
Tanzania.
By
adopting
sustainable
approaches,
businesses
contribute
healthier
environment,
reduce
their
carbon
footprint,
promote
responsible
consumption.
have
implications
both
local
community
global
ecosystem.
recommends
that
invest
economic
practices,
such
as
recycling.
Policymakers
are
urged
provide
incentives,
tax
relief
subsidies,
support
green
technologies.
Collaboration
between
public
private
sectors
fund
development
is
also
emphasized.
Additionally,
consumer
advocacy
products
critical
driving
change
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 121 - 154
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
In
today's
increasingly
complex
global
trade
landscape,
sustainable
supply
chain
management
has
become
a
pressing
concern.
Traditional
methods
are
proving
inadequate
to
meet
the
challenges
posed
by
length,
complexity,
and
impacts
of
modern
chains.
this
context,
emerging
digital
technologies
such
as
Blockchain
Internet
Things
(IoT)
offer
promising
solutions
enhance
transparency,
reliability,
efficiency
in
operations.
This
chapter
explores
potential
IoT
driving
practices
within
Through
comprehensive
review
existing
literature
real-world
case
studies,
it
examines
how
these
can
mitigate
environmental
social
risks,
ensure
ethical
standards,
improve
overall
sustainability.