On the Interplay Between Behavior Dynamics, Environmental Impacts, and Fairness in the Digitalized Circular Economy with Associated Business Models and Supply Chain Management

Shai Fernández (), Ulf Bodin and Kåre Synnes
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Shai Fernández: Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), 97187 Luleå, Sweden
Ulf Bodin: Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), 97187 Luleå, Sweden
Kåre Synnes: Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), 97187 Luleå, Sweden

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 8, 1-39

Abstract: In contemporary research, the digital transformation of industries and societies has increased the importance of interdisciplinary exploration, particularly when addressing the complex challenges faced by modern organizations and social systems. From the perspective of digitalization, this literature review examines the intricate interactions between three key research domains: behavior dynamics , environmental impact , and fairness . By reviewing a wide range of studies and methodologies, it reveals new insights, challenges, and opportunities that arise at the intersection and through the interdependencies of these areas within digital ecosystems. Through a structured approach covering preliminary background, state-of-the-art methods, and comprehensive analysis, this document seeks to reveal the synergies and divergences among these domains. Special emphasis is placed on their implications in the digitalization of modern circular economy , business models , and supply chain management contexts where these domains converge in meaningful ways. Additionally, through an extensive review of the existing literature, this document highlights the current state of research and identifies notable gaps. These include issues such as ensuring fairness in digitalized sustainable strategies, understanding the role of digital behavior dynamics in promoting environmental management, and managing environmental impacts in new digitally driven business models. By weaving together these diverse elements, this work offers a novel perspective, emphasizing the importance of collaborative and integrative research in shaping a sustainable and equitable digital future.

Keywords: fairness; environmental impact; behavior dynamics; circular economy; supply-chain management; business models; digital transformation (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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