Title: The impact of information and communication technology on CO₂ emissions in the context of environmental sustainability development: a case study of Asian countries

Authors: Bui Thi Men; Linh Phan Phuong; Thanh Nguyen Duc; Mai Nguyen Thanh; Trung Ha Duy

Addresses: Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam ' Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam ' Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam ' Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam ' Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

Abstract: This study investigates the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) on Asia's greenhouse gas emissions from 2000 to 2023. The findings reveal that ICT development significantly reduces CO₂ emissions once it reaches a certain threshold. This paper underscores the vital role of digital infrastructure and technological advancement in promoting environmental sustainability. Additionally, the analysis shows that gross domestic product (GDP) is negatively correlated with greenhouse gas emissions, suggesting that higher economic output may be linked with improved emission efficiency. In contrast, foreign direct investment (FDI), energy consumption, and research and development (R&D) expenditure are associated with increased CO₂ emissions. Based on these results, it is recommended that Asian countries accelerate ICT development, encourage environmentally responsible investment, and reform energy policies to achieve a sustainable balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

Keywords: ICT; information and communication technology; greenhouse gas emissions; sustainable environmental development; regression model; Asia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTGM.2025.150079

International Journal of Trade and Global Markets, 2025 Vol.21 No.5, pp.514 - 533

Received: 22 May 2025
Accepted: 04 Sep 2025
Published online: 28 Nov 2025 *

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