RT Journal Article
A1 Zhai, Yuan
A1 Lichy, Jessica
A1 Watson, Derek
A1 Guan, Wei
T1 Guest editorial: Digital transformation and environmental sustainability in emerging markets: challenges and opportunities – a wake-up call to the “Global North”
JF International Journal of Organizational Analysis
JO International Journal of Organizational Analysis
YR 2026
DO 10.1108/IJOA-05-2026-023
VO 34
IS 4
SP 1093
OP 1095
SN 1934-8835
AB As the lead guest editor along with co-editors Professor Jessica Victoria Lichy, associate professor Derek Watson and Dr Wei Guan, am honoured to present this special issue of the Journal of International Organisation Analysis. This special issue calls for papers to explore the interplay between digital transformation and environmental sustainability in emerging markets, hoping to raise awareness in the global North. Emerging economies, while experiencing rapid economic expansion, also face significant sustainability pressures, including increased resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and social inequality (Garri, 2022; Gladys and Thierry, 2023). Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, the Internet of Things and robotics have enormous potential to drive sustainable development in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, agriculture and transportation (Tsolakis et al., 2022; Spanaki et al., 2022). However, irresponsible deployment can have counterproductive effects, including higher energy consumption, e-waste, privacy risks and threats to livelihoods (Schaltegger et al., 2022).
RD 4/10/2026
UL https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-05-2026-023