Exploring the Role of Digital Technologies in Promoting Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impacts

Abstract

This research is exploring how digital technologies can be used to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impacts across 300 digital industries. Particularly, it focuses on the effectiveness of the efficiency of artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of things (IoT) and big Data in mitigating or reducing environmental challenges. With growing concerns about environmental degradation, industries turn to the idea of optimizing the use of resources and reducing their impact on the environmental footprint. However, the use of quantitative information regarding the contribution of digital technologies to the sustainability goal. Data were collected A total of 300 industries were used to gather data using case studies and industry reports. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS to analyze the three important environmental measures that include energy use, waste management, and carbon emission. The analysis was done to evaluate the effects of digital technologies on sustainability results, reduction in energy consumption and a 20% decrease in waste production over five years. Also, Big Data analytics led to a 12% reduction in carbon emissions across various sectors. Digital technologies significantly contribute to sustainability, demonstrating measurable influence on resource efficiency and waste minimization. The results suggest that scaling these technologies can further reduce environmental footprints, offering valuable insights for businesses and policymakers aiming to integrate digital innovations for a sustainable future.