Abstract
The emerging of the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), from the advancement in several technologies is viewed not only to promote economic growth, but also to enable a greener future. The 2030 Agenda of the United Nations for sustainable development sets out clear goals for the industry to foster the economy, while preserving social well-being and ecological validity. However, the influence of I4.0 technologies on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has not been conclusively or systematically investigated. By understanding the link between the I4.0 technologies and the SDGs, researchers can better support policymakers to consider the technological advancement in updating and harmonizing policies and strategies in different sectors (i.e., education, industry, and governmental) with the SDGs. To address this gap, academic experts in this paper have investigated the influence of I4.0 technologies on the sustainability targets identified by the UN. Key I4.0 element technologies have been classified to enable a quantitative mapping with the 17 SDGs. The results indicate that the majority of the I4.0 technologies can contribute positively to achieving the UN agenda. It was also found that the effects of the technologies on individual goals varies between direct and strong, and indirect and weak influences. The main insights and lessons learned from the mapping are provided to support future policy.
Highlights
IntroductionOne important dimension of this transformation is that for the first-time technology is not seen as a new means to promote economic growth, and as a technology is not seen as a new means to promote economic growth, and as a pivotal element that will enable a more sustainable future
Cybersecurity does not contribute directly to improve the sustainability of the goal targets, but it is a crucial enabler for other I4.0 technology, which have a direct influence on the goal
The paper contributes to a deeper perception the fourth industrial revolution fluence
Summary
One important dimension of this transformation is that for the first-time technology is not seen as a new means to promote economic growth, and as a technology is not seen as a new means to promote economic growth, and as a pivotal element that will enable a more sustainable future. The focus of these works is on some technological or sustainability aspects chain [2,3,4,5]. The focus of these works is on some technological or sustainability and there is a need to investigate these implications systematically and in a more compreaspects and there is a need to investigate these implications systematically and in a more hensive view
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