Industry

Industry holds an indispensable relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations, illuminating the fact that sustainable industrial development plays a vital role in achieving these global objectives. Industry, particularly manufacturing, serves as a critical driver for economic growth, employment, and technological advancement. SDG 9, specifically, underlines the importance of industry, innovation, and infrastructure, underscoring the need for resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. However, the intricate interlinkages between industry and other SDGs must not be overlooked.

For instance, clean and sustainable industrial processes contribute significantly to SDG 13, aiming at climate action, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and adopting clean and environmentally sound technologies. Similarly, SDG 12, responsible consumption and production, demands the industries to promote resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and provide access to basic services, green and decent jobs, and a better quality of life for all. It motivates industries to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.

The role of industries extends to SDG 8 (Decent work and Economic Growth) as industries stimulate economic activities that lead to job creation and thus, improve living standards. Also, in respect to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), industrial sectors have the potential to provide opportunities for women in the workforce and help bridge the gender wage gap.

Nevertheless, the transformation to a more sustainable industry is not without challenges. The demands of rapid technological changes, the need for significant capital investments in green technologies, and the transition to a circular economy are some of the hurdles industry faces. Further, this transformation requires a multilevel and multi-stakeholder approach, calling for cooperation among governments, private sectors, academia, and civil society to pave the path to achieving SDGs.

World Creativity and Innovation Day 2025: Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress

World Creativity and Innovation Day, celebrated annually on April 21, highlights the essential role of creativity and innovation in addressing global challenges and achieving sustainable development. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 through Resolution 71/284, the day promotes creative problem-solving and fosters innovative thinking worldwide.

This article is a Survey of industry 4.0 in Beyond the Sixth-Generation (6G) networks moving to sustainable, green IoE and efficient and emerging technologies to overcome sustainability challenges.

International Day of Banks 2025: Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance

The article dives into various carbon capture technologies to provide a thorough understanding of the various techniques used in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage.

This chapter ties into Sustainable Development Goal 7, Sustainable Development Goal 9, and Sustainable Development Goal 13 by promoting the adoption of green hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source, emphasizing the development of decision support systems for designing hydrogen supply chains which involves innovation and the creation of new infrastructure, and addressing the environmental consequences of conventional energy sources by focusing on green hydrogen as a viable solution to mitigate climate change impacts.

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Materials Today Communications, Volume 39, June 2024

This text ties into SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It discusses the potential of poured earth materials to decarbonize the construction industry, optimize material flows, and reduce resource extraction, contributing to more sustainable and resilient urban development.
This chapter ties into Sustainable Development Goal 7 and Sustainable Development Goal 9 by promoting resource efficiency and cleaner energy processes through the sustainable utilization of combustion/incineration residues, and by fostering innovation in material utilization and supporting sustainable infrastructure development through the reuse of these residues in construction and industrial applications.
HPCC Systems Overview
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This text ties into SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It discusses the development of bio-based materials from plant biomass for water purification, highlighting their potential to provide sustainable and efficient solutions to water shortages while promoting eco-friendly practices and improved waste management.
This article presents an exploratory global ‘Decarbonization Divergence’ sustainability scenario. This scenario depicts an economy that decarbonizes through technological development despite further growth, while households do not contribute to such decarbonization efforts through lifestyle change, leading to divergent developments between the economy and households. 

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