Impact of Cleaner Production and Environmental Management Systems on Sustainability: The Moderating Role of Industry 4.0

Abstract

Abstract The study aims to establish a framework by integrating the emerging topics and assisting the manufacturing companies, government, and policy-makers to encourage product innovation through cleaner production, environmental management techniques, and Industry 4.0 towards attaining sustainable development goals. The paper will conduct a survey using a structured questionnaire to collect data from the manufacturing companies in different states in Malaysia. Simple random sampling will be used to collect responses, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) will be used for data analysis. Cleaner production and environmental management systems enable organizations to create innovative products and contribute to developing environmental sustainability. Accordingly, the emerging and eco-friendly technologies of Industry 4.0 will support organizations in greener and innovative product creation through the minimum consumption of natural resources and reduce environmental pollution. This study intends to explore the developing topics essential for the current manufacturing atmosphere, as environmental sustainability is currently a significant concern for society. Furthermore, inspired by the recent research gap, this study will measure the moderating effect of Industry 4.0 on the relationship between product innovation and environmental sustainability.