Title: Sustainability-driven technology road mapping: a strategic framework for sustainable development with moderation of ease of use

Authors: Na Wang; Ji Zhang; Xiuming Yu

Addresses: School of Management, Changchun University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Changchun, Jilin, 130607, China ' School of Electrical Information, Changchun University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Changchun, Jilin, 130607, China ' School of Electronic Engineering, Changchun College of Electronic Technology, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China

Abstract: Sustainability-driven technologies (SDTs) are crucial for sustainable development (SD) as they minimise environmental impact, promote resource efficiency, and foster environmental quality. This study attempts to reveal the connection between SDTs and sustainable development along with moderation of ease of use (EOU) about these evolving technologies drawing of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) theory. This study affirmed the connection between SDTs (e.g., renewable energy, energy storage systems, smart grids, electric vehicles, green building, water conservation, big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoTs), circular economy, and eco-friendly manufacturing technologies) toward SD (e.g., economic, environmental, and social development). Second, the study confirmed a positive moderation of EOU between SDTs and SD which ensured that EOU is an important factor while implementing these technologies to effectively achieve SD. Finally, this study provides lines for future researchers by showing certain limitations of the current work.

Keywords: SDTs; sustainability-driven technologies; sustainable development; social development; environmental development; economic development; EOU; ease of use; UTAUT model.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISCM.2024.144422

International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2024 Vol.14 No.4, pp.406 - 422

Received: 21 Aug 2024
Accepted: 29 Nov 2024
Published online: 12 Feb 2025 *

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