Industry 4.0 and Climate Change

Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments are reshaping the industrial sector, with Industry 4.0 driving sustainability through advanced technology and a move towards social sustainability. This book explores the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change, presenting a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and analyzing the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0. It also considers Industry 4.0 as an alternative to fighting climate change, shifting the global community's attention from environmental protection to consolidation of the digital economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The industrial sector is undergoing a significant transformation worldwide due to the convergence of Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments. Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics, is considered a crucial emerging trend in industrial production systems. This transformation is leading to a shift in production modes from traditional to digital, intelligent, and decentralized.

One of the significant outcomes of Industry 4.0 is its potential to drive sustainability in various industries. By implementing advanced technology and adopting a move towards social sustainability, Industry 4.0 can help reduce environmental pollution, improve resource efficiency, and promote environmentally friendly practices. This will contribute to the overall goal of mitigating climate change and creating a more sustainable future.

This book aims to explore the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change. It provides a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and highlights a new outline of the energy domain and expected changes in environmental pollution levels under Industry 4.0. The book also analyzes the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0 and considers Industry 4.0 as an alternative to fighting climate change. In this sense, it seeks to shift the global community's attention from environmental protection to the consolidation of the digital economy.

The book will be of interest to academicians and practitioners in the fields of climate change and the development of Industry 4.0. It will contribute to national economic policies for fighting climate change and corporate strategies for sustainable development under Industry 4.0.

In conclusion, the convergence of Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments is reshaping the industrial sector globally. Industry 4.0's potential to drive sustainability and its ability to mitigate climate change make it an important area of research and development. This book will contribute to our understanding of the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 and its potential to create a more sustainable future.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032276311