How Digital Technology and Business Innovation Enhance Economic–Environmental Sustainability in Legal Organizations

Linhua Xia, Zhen Cao and Muhammad Bilawal Khaskheli ()
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Linhua Xia: School of Economics, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, China
Zhen Cao: School of Law, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
Muhammad Bilawal Khaskheli: School of Law, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-21

Abstract: This study discusses the role of organizational pro-environmental behavior in driving sustainable development. Studies of green practices highlight their capacity to achieve ecological goals while delivering economic sustainability with business strategies for sustainable businesses and advancing environmental sustainability law. It also considers how the development of artificial intelligence, resource management, big data analysis, blockchain, and the Internet of Things enables companies to maximize supply efficiency and address evolving environmental regulations and sustainable decision-making. Through digital technology, businesses can facilitate supply chain transparency, adopt circular economy practices, and produce in an equitable and environmentally friendly manner. Additionally, intelligent business management practices, such as effective decision-making and sustainability reporting, enhance compliance with authorities while ensuring long-term profitability from a legal perspective. Integrating business innovation and digital technology within legal entities enhances economic efficiency, reduces operational costs, improves environmental sustainability, reduces paper usage, and lowers the carbon footprint, creating a double-benefit model of long-term resilience. The policymakers’ role in formulating policy structures that lead to green digital innovation is also to ensure that economic development worldwide is harmonized with environmental protection and international governance. Using example studies and empirical research raises awareness about best practices in technology-based sustainability initiatives across industries and nations, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords: sustainable economic growth; circular business models; digital technologies; global governance; law; environmental management; artificial intelligence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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