Digital commerce and environmental innovation: a pathway to sustainable development and SDG achievement
摘要
This research looks at how digital commerce and environmental technologies may work together to accomplish the SDGs. This research examines the potential of e-commerce, combined with cutting-edge ecological waste-to-energy technologies and renewable energy sources, to promote sustainable resource utilization and mitigate environmental degradation, given our growing reliance on digital platforms. This research employs sophisticated econometric tools, including panel data models and causality analysis, to examine how the top ten countries’ usage of digital commerce, renewable energy, and resource utilization affected their GHG emissions from 2002 to 2022. The results indicate that although economic expansion and e-commerce adoption may lead to increased GHG emissions, the incorporation of green technologies and digital platforms can significantly mitigate these impacts. The findings provide critical insights for policymakers, underscoring the need for investment in environmentally friendly innovations and the advancement of sustainable digital commerce practices to support global sustainability initiatives. The study enhances interdisciplinary research by providing actionable recommendations for environmental and economic policies that foster sustainable development.