Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies
Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Ashutosh Samadhiya, Hemakshi Chokshi, Anil Kumar, Rajesh Kumar
- Language: English
Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies: Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches offers an important combination of Industry 5.0 innovations with net-zero approaches. The bo… Read more
- Covers transformative innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and blockchain, detailing how these technologies can enhance efficiency and sustainability
- Offers practical insights and strategies for implementing smart manufacturing, decarbonizing supply chains, and adopting circular economy models
- Provides real-world case studies that illustrate the successful integration of Industry 5.0 technologies with sustainability goals
1. The Evolution from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0
Historical context and technological shifts leading to Industry 5.0
Key characteristics: human-machine collaboration, personalization, and societal impact
2. The Urgency of Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
Overview of climate change, Net-Zero goals, and their importance for industries
Global initiatives and the role of industries in reducing carbon footprints
3. How Industry 5.0 Can Drive the Net-Zero Agenda
How Industry 5.0 technologies and strategies can align with sustainability goals
Early adopters and pioneers in using technology for sustainable transformation
4. The Technologies Powering Industry 5.0
Exploration of AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and augmented reality
How these technologies are transforming industries while enabling sustainability
Part II: Practical Strategies for Integrating Industry 5.0 and Net-Zero
5. Smart Manufacturing and Sustainable Production
Using Industry 5.0 to create efficient, sustainable manufacturing systems
Examples of smart factories and zero-waste production models
6. Decarbonizing Supply Chains through Industry 5.0
How AI, automation, and data analytics can reduce emissions across supply chains
Best practices in logistics, transportation, and procurement to support Net-Zero
7. Circular Economy: Reducing Waste and Resource Optimization
Leveraging Industry 5.0 for circular business models, focusing on recycling, reuse, and zero-waste strategies
Case studies of companies achieving circularity through technology
8. The Role of Renewable Energy and Efficiency in Industry 5.0
How Industry 5.0 supports the integration of renewable energy into industrial operations
Energy management, smart grids, and optimizing resource use for Net-Zero
Part III: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing the Future
9. Addressing Barriers to Industry 5.0 and Sustainability Adoption
Organizational, technical, and financial challenges to implementing Industry 5.0 and Net-Zero strategies
Solutions for overcoming resistance and fostering innovation
10. Global Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Net-Zero
Analysis of international regulations, carbon credits, and governmental incentives for Net-Zero
How businesses can align with these policies to achieve compliance and competitive advantage
11. The Social and Ethical Dimensions of Industry 5.0
Ethical considerations of AI, automation, and human-centric technologies
Balancing technological advancements with social responsibility and sustainability
12. The Future of Industry 5.0: Long-Term Impacts and Emerging Trends
Future trends in Industry 5.0 and how they will shape sustainability efforts
Predictions for global industries transitioning to Net-Zero economies
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Ashutosh Samadhiya
Dr. Ashutosh Samadhiya is an Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Business School, O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat. He completed his PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. He has contributed many research papers in international and national journals and conferences at the international and national levels on climate-aligned technologies, green logistics, sustainable supply chains, digital climate solutions and circular/net zero economy. He is experienced in handling field projects, including rural, semi-urban, and urban settings. He has two Indian patents. He developed one handloom machine during his PhD and transferred the technology for that handloom. Dr. Ashutosh was selected for Newton-Bhabha PhD placement programme in the year 2021 and completed his visit as a research fellow at University of Derby, UK. He is a visiting research fellow at the University of Derby and London Metropolitan University, UK.
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Hemakshi Chokshi
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Anil Kumar
Prof. Anil Kumar is a Professor of Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Analytics at the Guildhall School of Business, London Metropolitan University, UK. With over fifteen years’ experience in teaching and research, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He previously served as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Decision Sciences at the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement, University of Derby, UK. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, India, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Kurukshetra University, India. Additionally, he completed an MBA and qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) in June 2011. Prof. Kumar is ranked in the Top 1% of researchers worldwide by Web of Science in 2024, and in the Top 2% by Stanford University-Elsevier in 2024, 2023, and 2022. He also serves as a Section Editor for Heliyon-Information Science.
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