Containing contributions from experts in the fields of energy management, sustainable best practices, and digital technologies, Digital Platforms for Sustainable Business: Driving Energy Efficiency through Digital Transformation explores the potential of digital platforms in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in business operations. This book focuses on solving the problem of energy inefficiency in business operations and its impact on the environment. Digital platforms can provide new opportunities for businesses to optimize their energy use and reduce their environmental impact. Digital Platforms for Sustainable Business: Driving Energy Efficiency through Digital Transformation provides insights into various digital platforms and tools that can be used to enhance energy efficiency, such as real-time monitoring systems, machine learning algorithms, and blockchain-based solutions. The book also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of these platforms, including issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and organizational change management. Moreover, this book aligns with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It directly contributes to SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by advocating for improved energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. It supports SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging sustainable business practices that reduce environmental impact. Lastly, it aligns with SDG13 (Climate Action) by focusing on energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction, thereby aiding in the fight against climate change and advancing a more sustainable future. Intended for energy researchers, professionals, policy makers, and academics studying sustainability and digital transformation, Digital Platforms for Sustainable Business: Driving Energy Efficiency through Digital Transformation is sure to be a welcomed resource.
Khan, Nohman: - Nohman Khan is a dedicated researcher and scholar in the field of business and digital marketing. He holds a PhD from UNIKL Business School, University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a specialization in exploring the interplay between digital marketing and ecotourism behaviour, specifically focusing on the mediating effect of the destination image. With a passion for advancing knowledge and understanding in these areas, Nohman has made significant contributions through his extensive research work.
Liu, Jia: - Jia Liu is a Professor of Accounting and Finance in the University of Portsmouth's Business School, and previously held positions in University of Salford and University of Leeds, UK. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham. Her published research comprises corporate finance, behavioural finance, climate finance, the green economy, empirical asset pricing, financial markets, Big Data, Fintech, corporate governance, ESG, and societal issues. She publishes books on governance, sustainability and decision-making. Her research has featured in Media, including The Conversation.
Qureshi, Muhammad Imran: - Muhammad Imran Qureshi is senior lecturer and sector lead for global supply chain management at Teesside University International Business School, UK. He is an enthusiastic academician in operations management and big data analytics. He served as a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka from 2019 to 2022. He also served at the Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (MITEC), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) from 2017 to 2019. He had worked as a lecturer at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan, from 2007 to 2014.
Saritas, Ozcan: - "Dr. Ozcan Saritas is a Professor of Innovation and Foresight at the National Research University, Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow; Honorary Professor at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, The University of Manchester; and Editor-in-chief of "Foresight" - the journal of futures studies, strategic thinking and policy. His research focuses upon innovation, policy and governance with particular emphasis on socio-economic and technological Foresight."
