Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.30924/mjcmi.31.si.4
Industry 5.0 and its role in advancing ESG and SDG principles: a systematic literature review
Lucie Rottenbornová
orcid.org/0009-0000-9046-6645
; University of West Bohemia, Faculty of Economics, Univerzitní 22, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic
*
Petra Taušl Procházková
orcid.org/0000-0003-1448-8484
; University of West Bohemia, Faculty of Economics, Univerzitní 22, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Even though Industry 4.0 offers widespread automation across various technologies, the question remains
whether the industrial evolution is over. In recent years, the term Industry 5.0 has been used to represent
human-centric and sustainable industrial practices, which align with achieving the environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) principles outlined by the United Nations (UN). These principles serve as a framework through
which companies can contribute to fulfilling the UN’s global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the
growing significance of Industry 5.0 in the context of sustainability, this study seeks to explore two key research
questions: (1) „What is the current state of research on Industry 5.0 in relation to ESG and SDGs?“ and (2)
„What thematic areas are most commonly explored in research linking Industry 5.0, ESG and SDGs?“. To answer
these questions, a systematic literature review was conducted, analysing a final selection of 22 papers. Three
main clusters were identified, categorizing the studies as follows: (1) Management and Sustainability, which
examines sustainability management practices and the role of ESG factors in business; (2) Technology and the
Human Factor, highlighting the intersection of technological and social innovations; and (3) Digital Innovation
and Future Technologies, encompassing emerging technological trends such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence
(AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and the metaverse. This study highlights the importance of strategic planning,
circular economy integration, and digital transformation in fostering sustainability. While the research on
Industry 5.0 is still evolving, this study provides insights into the intersection of automation, human-centricity
and environmental responsibility.
Keywords
Hrčak ID:
346694
URI
Publication date:
1.3.2026.
Visits: 52 *