Digitalization and Automation in Sustainability Assessment

Abstract

The convergence of digital technologies and sustainability assessments is changing the dynamics of environmental governance and corporate accountability. This chapter analyzes the way in which artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, digital twins, cloud analytics, and robotic process automation technologies contribute to sustainability assessment through their use in measuring, monitoring, and reporting on the environmental and social performance of corporations. Relying on the latest academic research, legislation, and business practice in this field, the chapter considers theoretical background, real-world applications, and governance issues related to digital sustainability assessment. A comprehensive analytical structure is provided, comprising data gathering, analysis, verification, and reporting, alongside comparative tables of relevant technologies, methods, legislation, problems, and solutions.