Abdelsalam Busalim, School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation, Technological University Dublin, Ireland

Fulya Acikgoz, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Track Call

The sustainable information systems track focuses on the integration of sustainability principles within information and communication technology (ICT). As the digital era progresses, the environmental impact of ICT grows (Szalkowski et al., 2024), necessitating the development of sustainable practices. This track aims to explore innovative solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of information systems while maintaining their efficiency and effectiveness. The importance of sustainability in information systems cannot be overstated (Pan & Zhang, 2020). ICT is a double-edged sword: it drives economic growth and innovation but also contributes significantly to energy consumption and e-waste. Addressing these issues is crucial for mitigating climate change and promoting environmental stewardship. By incorporating sustainable practices into ICT, we can balance technological advancement with ecological responsibility. Therefore, this track invite submissions that share insights and advancements in sustainable information systems, fostering a collaborative approach to a greener digital future.

Track Areas

The topics of interest in this call, but are not limited to:

  • Sustainable information systems design and management
  • Green IT, Sustainable ICT implementation and practices, Responsible ICT  
  • Sustainable cloud computing for reducing energy consumption in data centers
  • E-Waste Management, sustainable e-commerce management, sustainable e-services
  • Digital Sustainability in SMEs and Organization, sustainable digital transformation
  • ICT Products lifecycle assessment for the environmental impact
  • AI for Energy Efficiency, AI for sustainability, AI-Driven climate Modelling
  • Sustainable AI Development, sustainable AI, responsible AI, AI for Good, AI for not Bad.
  • ICT in Sustainable Fashion, Blockchain for sustainable fashion, IoT in Sustainable Fashion

References

Pan, S. L., & Zhang, S. (2020). From fighting COVID-19 pandemic to tackling sustainable development goals: An opportunity for responsible information systems research. International Journal of Information Management, 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102196

Szalkowski, G. A., Mikalef, P., & Windekilde, I. M. (2024). Systematic literature review on solutions to the negative environmental impacts of ICT. In Telematics and Informatics Reports (Vol. 14). Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teler.2024.100134