Figure 21
A diagram representing the integration of digital technologies with business activities to enhance corporate environmentalism and sustainability. The diagram features a circular flow that starts with inputs (resources) and moves through business activities (manufacturing process) to outputs (use/sales) and outcomes (waste). Arrows indicate the flow and transformation of resources through various stages, including reduce, reuse, resale, and recycle. The diagram highlights the interaction between economic, social, and environmental factors. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, block chains, internet of things, industry 4.0, cloud computing, and big data are shown to influence the information flow within this system. The overall structure emphasizes the cyclical nature of resource management and the role of digital technologies in optimizing business activities for sustainability.Combined framework. Source: Authors’ collaboration