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Integrating Emerging Technologies with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) for Sustainable Business Practices

Integrating Emerging Technologies with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) for Sustainable Business Practices
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Author(s): Jahangeer Ahmed Soomro (ILMA University, Karachi, Pakistan), Syed Kashif Rafi (ILMA University, Karachi, Pakistan)and Basit Ali Abbasi (ILMA University, Karachi, Pakistan)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 26
Source title: Value Creation and Circular Business Models for Resource Scarcity
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Muhammad Suhrab (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)and Syed Kamran Sherazi (University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1117-3.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter aim to examine two folds of integrating emerging technologies with environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. First, how this technological advancement can help businesses meet their ESG targets. Second how integrating with these smart technologies can open new era of opportunities and sustainable growth for business. Emerging technologies like Big Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), Machine learning (ML), Robotics and Internet of things (IoT) are considered as most important for tracking and reporting ESG performance. This allow businesses to promote and measure sustainability practices with greater accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore the chapter highlights the importance of digital transparency solutions like blockchain and automated reporting platform in improving governance and ensuring stakeholder confidence via accountability and reducing the danger of greenwashing. The ESG framework focus on green innovations that promote environmental sustainability initiatives like renewable energy technologies, efficient waste management systems and carbon footprint tracking systems to reduce future possible burden on environment along with mitigating the previous ones. The chapter present case studies of firms who have successfully implemented smart technologies to improve ESG performance, providing real world understandings into the integration of technology driven solutions into business operations. This chapter further discuss importance of emerging technologies to promote social value and improving governance matters as per ESG principles via offering a thorough study of future potential and obstacles associated with technology integration.

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