Exploring Sustainable Digital Innovation: A Comprehensive Framework

This thesis investigates the scholarly landscape of sustainable technology innovation, specifically examining its contribution to improving sustainable business performance, to investigate trends, major contributors, and subject advancements in the discipline, a bibliometric study was performed on papers published between 1991 and 2023, using the Scopus database. The study employs a range of quantitative data analysis techniques, such as descriptive studies of scientific output, co-authorship networks, and citation metrics, to determine the most influential authors, themes, and publications. This includes notable contributions made by authors such as Kumar A., Ghobakhloo M., and Zhang Y., as well as publications such include Sustainability and the Journal of Cleaner Production. Further analysis revealed that the thematic areas most often examined include “digital transformation,” “technological innovation,” and “sustainable development.” Furthermore, the thesis highlights the increasing significance of digital technologies such as IoT, AI, and blockchain in promoting business sustainability by improving operational efficiency and environmental management. The results emphasize the need of interdisciplinary cooperation to address complexities and expedite the implementation of sustainable innovations in the corporate sector. The present study provides a thorough overview of the scholarly landscape, identifying both well-established and developing fields of investigation, such as “circular economy” and “digital transformation.” Furthermore, it offers valuable perspectives on the dynamic correlation between technology and sustainability, indicating potential areas for future study that could further enhance our understanding of sustainable business practices.