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The Role of Digital Technology in the Sustainability Strategies of SMEs

The Role of Digital Technology in the Sustainability Strategies of SMEs
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Author(s): Abdulkadri Toyin Alabi (Kwara State University, Nigeria), Abdulbaki Teniola Ubandawaki (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)and Saheed Olanrewaju Issa (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 32
Source title: The Future of Small Business in Industry 5.0
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi (Babcock University, Nigeria), Susela Devi Suppiah (Sunway University, Malaysia)and Clainos Chidoko (Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7362-0.ch014

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Abstract

The discourse around sustainability and decarbonization has largely overlooked SMEs, despite their crucial role in the global economy and significant collective emissions. SMEs need focused research and policy attention to address sustainability concerns. The accelerated adoption of digital technologies supports sustainability efforts, enhances competitiveness, and enables product customization. However, there is a gap in understanding how effectively these technologies advance SMEs' sustainability objectives. This study, through a systematic literature review, reveals that adopting ICT, social media, big data analytics, IoT/IIoT, AI, business management programs, and cloud computing is crucial for SMEs to enhance sustainability and achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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