The Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Environmental Sustainability: An Empirical Analysis on European Union Countries

Fatih Akın; Selin Dinçer

Makale detayları

The Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Environmental Sustainability: An Empirical Analysis on European Union Countries

Yazarlar:

Fatih Akın | Selin Dinçer

Yayıncı:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Ana Başlıklar:

Büyüme | Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 54, pp.2449-2469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329580

pISSN:

1304-5318

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Özet:

 The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, and the digital transformation it brings with it are increasing their impact worldwide every day. In this axis, the digital change experienced with Industry 4.0 brings radical changes in individuals lives and working lives. In addition to individuals, Industry 4.0 draws attention in improving the production processes of various industries. On the other hand, in addition to the negative environmental impacts that started with the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the depleting natural resources used to meet the ever-increasing consumption demand mobilise countries. It is known that policies are implemented in European Union countries to encourage the adoption of technologies related to Industry 4.0. In this sense, the idea that Industry 4.0 can contribute to sustainable economic growth, development and the environment comes to the fore. This study aims to investigate the short and long term relationship between Industry 4.0 and environmental sustainability in 27 member countries of the European Union. Based on this purpose, the study uses the panel ARDLPMG analysis method for the period 1996-2020, using ecological footprint as a proxy for the environment and technology patent variables as a proxy for Industry 4.0. In addition, economic growth and energy consumption variables are used as control variables. The findings, reveal that the increase in the number of patents in the European Union countries in the long run reduces the ecological footprint. On the other hand, the study found that economic growth and energy consumption increase the ecological footprint in the European Union countries. The findings of the study reveal that Industry 4.0 technologies have a significant impact on the sustainable environment in the European Union countries.

 The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, and the digital transformation it brings with it are increasing their impact worldwide every day. In this axis, the digital change experienced with Industry 4.0 brings radical changes in individuals lives and working lives. In addition to individuals, Industry 4.0 draws attention in improving the production processes of various industries. On the other hand, in addition to the negative environmental impacts that started with the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the depleting natural resources used to meet the ever-increasing consumption demand mobilise countries. It is known that policies are implemented in European Union countries to encourage the adoption of technologies related to Industry 4.0. In this sense, the idea that Industry 4.0 can contribute to sustainable economic growth, development and the environment comes to the fore. This study aims to investigate the short and long term relationship between Industry 4.0 and environmental sustainability in 27 member countries of the European Union. Based on this purpose, the study uses the panel ARDLPMG analysis method for the period 1996-2020, using ecological footprint as a proxy for the environment and technology patent variables as a proxy for Industry 4.0. In addition, economic growth and energy consumption variables are used as control variables. The findings, reveal that the increase in the number of patents in the European Union countries in the long run reduces the ecological footprint. On the other hand, the study found that economic growth and energy consumption increase the ecological footprint in the European Union countries. The findings of the study reveal that Industry 4.0 technologies have a significant impact on the sustainable environment in the European Union countries.

 The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, and the digital transformation it brings with it are increasing their impact worldwide every day. In this axis, the digital change experienced with Industry 4.0 brings radical changes in individuals lives and working lives. In addition to individuals, Industry 4.0 draws attention in improving the production processes of various industries. On the other hand, in addition to the negative environmental impacts that started with the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the depleting natural resources used to meet the ever-increasing consumption demand mobilise countries. It is known that policies are implemented in European Union countries to encourage the adoption of technologies related to Industry 4.0. In this sense, the idea that Industry 4.0 can contribute to sustainable economic growth, development and the environment comes to the fore. This study aims to investigate the short and long term relationship between Industry 4.0 and environmental sustainability in 27 member countries of the European Union. Based on this purpose, the study uses the panel ARDLPMG analysis method for the period 1996-2020, using ecological footprint as a proxy for the environment and technology patent variables as a proxy for Industry 4.0. In addition, economic growth and energy consumption variables are used as control variables. The findings, reveal that the increase in the number of patents in the European Union countries in the long run reduces the ecological footprint. On the other hand, the study found that economic growth and energy consumption increase the ecological footprint in the European Union countries. The findings of the study reveal that Industry 4.0 technologies have a significant impact on the sustainable environment in the European Union countries.

 Endüstri 4.0 olarak bilinen dördüncü sanayi devrimi ve beraberinde getirdiği dijital dönüşüm tüm dünyada her geçen gün etkisini artırmaktadır. Bu eksende Endüstri 4.0 ile yaşanan dijital değişim bireylerin yaşamlarında ve çalışma hayatlarında köklü değişimleri beraberinde getirmektedir. Bireylerin yanı sıra çeşitli endüstrilerin üretim süreçlerinin iyileştirilmesinde de Endüstri 4.0 oldukça dikkat çekmektedir. Diğer taraftan 18. yüzyılda Sanayi Devrimi ile başlayan olumsuz çevresel etkilerin yanı sıra sürekli artan tüketim talebini karşılamak için kullanılan ve tükenmekte olan doğal kaynaklar ülkeleri harekete geçirmektedir. Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde de Endüstri 4.0 ile ilişkili teknolojilerin benimsenmesini teşvik etmek amacıyla politikalar uygulandığı bilinmektedir. Bu anlamda Endüstri 4.0ın sürdürülebilir ekonomik büyüme, kalkınma ve çevreye katkı sağlayabileceği fikri gündeme gelmektedir. Bu çalışma Avrupa Birliğine üye 27 ülkede Endüstri 4.0 ve çevresel sürdürülebilirlik arasındaki kısa ve uzun dönemli ilişkiyi araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçtan yola çıkarak çalışmada, 1996-2020 dönemi için panel ARDLPMG analiz yöntemi kullanılarak çevreyi temsilen ekolojik ayak izi, Endüstri 4.0ı temsilen ise teknoloji patenti değişkenleri kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca ekonomik büyüme ve enerji tüketimi değişkenleri kontrol değişken olarak kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde uzun dönemde patent sayısındaki artışın ekolojik ayak izini azalttığını ortaya koymaktadır. Diğer taraftan çalışmada, Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde ekonomik büyüme ve enerji tüketiminin ekolojik ayak izini artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma bulguları, Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin sürdürülebilir çevre üzerinde önemli etkisinin bulunduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

Makale detayları

The Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Environmental Sustainability: An Empirical Analysis on European Union Countries

Yazarlar:

Fatih Akın | Selin Dinçer

Yayıncı:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Ana Başlıklar:

Büyüme | Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 54, pp.2449-2469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329580

pISSN:

1304-5318

Industry 4.0

Ecological Footprint

Economic Growth

Energy Consumption

European UnionEndüstri 4.0

Ekolojik Ayak İzi

Ekonomik Büyüme

Enerji Tüketimi

Avrupa Birliği

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Fatih Akın | Selin Dinçer

Yayıncı: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Ana Başlıklar: Büyüme | Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer)

Dergi: Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 54, pp.2449-2469

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 10/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329580

pISSN: 1304-5318

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Fatih Akın | Selin Dinçer

Yayıncı:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Ana Başlıklar:

Büyüme | Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 54, pp.2449-2469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329580

pISSN:

1304-5318