AI-Powered Sustainability

Strategies for Modern Businesses
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-20230-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies

This book covers the relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability goals, bringing together cutting-edge research and insights from business researchers and practitioners.

Through real-world case studies from a variety of industries and regions around the world, the book examines how AI can optimise processes, reduce carbon footprints, and support climate action. It also delves into the ethical considerations of deploying AI in an environmentally conscious manner, ensuring that AI's benefits are realised without compromising the planet's well-being.

A valuable resource for academics in the fields of AI, sustainability, and business practices. The book will also interest university administrators, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to drive positive, sustainable change in their respective fields.

Zielgruppe

Academic

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khare, Anshuman

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensorganisation & Entwicklungsstrategien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section 1: AI for Sustainable Business and Economic Development 1. Pathway to Sustainability: A Commentary on AI’s Role in Mitigating Sustainability 2. AI for Sustainable Development in Middle-Income Southeast Asia: Higher Education–Business–Government Partnerships in Transitioning Economies 3. Examining the Untapped Potential of AI and Sustainability in International Marketing for Small Technology Firms 4. AI-Driven Sustainability: What's Working Now at Consumer-Packaged Goods Companies Section 2: AI for Sustainable Urban and Transport Systems 5. AI-Driven Solid Waste Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Smart Cities 6. Rethinking Sustainability in the Age of AI and Space Technology 7. Enhancing Carpooling's Contribution to Sustainability Through AI Integration Section 3: AI’s Role in Energy Efficiency and Industrial Sustainability 8. AI-Driven Energy Efficiency: How AI-Enabled Energy Optimization and Renewable Energy Integration Benefit Business 9. Measuring the impact of AI on Energy and Sustainability: A guide for managers 10. Case study of utilizing AI technology to ensure consistent quality for sustainable industrial development Section 4: AI and Sustainable Manufacturing, Design, and Production 11. AI-Powered Digital Twins for Sustainable Industry 5.0: A Framework for SDG-Aligned Innovation and Circular Value Creation 12. Mass Personalization through AI-Powered technologies: The case of sustainable footwear design 13. Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Design Thinking for Sustainability Section 5: AI for Sustainable Technology Innovation and Research 14. Can AI Be Circular? Examining the Material Reality of Artificial Intelligence through a Circular Operations Framework 15. AI contributing to sustainability and examples of its application in various industrial fields

Über Autor(innen)

Anshuman Khare is a Professor in Operations Management at Athabasca University, Canada. He joined Athabasca University in January 2000. He is an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and has completed two post-doctoral terms at Johannes Gutenberg Universität in Mainz, Germany. He is also a former Monbusho Scholar, having completed a postdoctoral assignment at Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan. He has published several books and research papers on a wide range of topics. His research focuses on environmental regulation impacts on industry, just-in-time manufacturing, supply chain management, sustainability, cities and climate change, digital transformation of business and online business education.