Research on Green Technology Innovation in Manufacturing Firms from ESG Perspective

Abstract

This study investigates the research of manufacturing enterprises in green technology innovation from the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) perspective. Green technology innovation is one of the key factors to promote enterprises to realize environmentally sustainable development. Based on previous research on: first, manufacturing companies should conduct environmental impact assessment and management to assess the environmental impact of product life cycle and take measures to reduce the negative impact. Second, renewable energy applications are an important direction for green technology innovation, and manufacturing companies can shift to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to reduce their dependence on traditional energy sources. Third, circular economy and product design are also the focus of research, through product design to reduce resource use and waste, and introduce the concept of circular economy to promote the recycling of materials and energy. Fourth, supply chain sustainability is also a key area of green technology innovation, where manufacturing companies need to consider aspects such as partner selection, raw material sourcing and transportation to ensure a sustainable and environmentally friendly supply chain. Finally, data-driven and smart manufacturing can optimize the production process through the application of technologies such as data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve resource utilization efficiency and energy consumption efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions and waste generation.