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Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Development

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter critically examines the relationship between Industry 4.0 and sustainable development, aligning with the European Commission’s vision for reducing emissions. It explores the intricate interplay among digitalisation, innovation, and the Sustainable Industry 4.0 paradigm, emphasising the urgent need for a shift to address global challenges. Sustainable Industry 4.0 is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and stresses the importance of collaboration among key sectors. It also explains how European policies guide the transition from traditional industry to more digital and sustainable models, first through Industry 4.0 and now advancing into Industry 5.0 with a stronger emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and human-centred innovation. The ideas are logically connected and easy to understand.

Source: Routledge eBooks

DOI: 10.4324/9781003487968-2

Authors: Erika Džajić Uršič, Tamara Besednjak Valič, Alenka Pandiloska Jurak, Urška Fric

Language: English

Topic: Digital Transformation in Industry

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7203703191

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