Fatima Zahra Benbrahim – författare

Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy offers readers, including researchers, energy professionals, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders, credible, forward-looking information to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. For researchers, there is a wealth of data and frameworks to advance innovation. Provides energy stakeholders with expert insights into technology deployment and regulation. Risk-return profiles, market trends, and ESG metrics will be of particular interest to investors and innovators. For policymakers, the book includes modeling and impact assessments to guide climate policy. Presents corporate leaders with strategic roadmaps, emissions benchmarks and tools to align sustainability with business goals. By offering a framework for understanding the evolution of industrial practices, the book enables readers to prepare for future challenges while equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in a decarbonized economy.Provides a comprehensive guide for industries aiming to transition toward sustainabilityExplores the profound transformations industries are undergoing, emphasizing the transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable economy. It investigates how strategic approaches and technological advancements are reshaping industrial practices across various sectors, moving beyond productivity-focused models toward environmentally and socially responsible paradigmsIs a comprehensive and critical examination of innovation cycles from Industry 1.0 through to 5.0, helping readers understand the trajectory and nature of industrial revolutions. It offers a conceptual and empirical basis for understanding the paradigm shift at the heart of Industry 5.0 through the lens of innovation dynamics, sustainability, and industrial strategy

This book explores the synergy between Industry 5.0 and the circular economy to address global challenges in waste management and resource scarcity. It highlights Industry 5.0’s human-centric and sustainable approach, leveraging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and additive manufacturing to enable circular practices. Key themes include waste-to-resource innovation, policy frameworks, and ethical human–technology collaboration. Offering case studies and strategic insights, the book provides a roadmap for designing closed-loop systems that enhance resource efficiency and ecological resilience.Explores low-cost, decentralized Industry 5.0 applications and circular economy strategies in developing countriesProvides an in-depth analysis of enabling technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, human-centric automation, and bio-inspired manufacturingDiscusses Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspectives, focusing on the social dimensions of circular transitionsOffers critical reflections on future trends, research gaps, and innovation opportunities at the intersection of digital transformation and sustainabilityIncludes illustrative case studies from diverse sectors and regions, along with policy recommendationsThis book is intended for graduate students and researchers in industrial and environmental engineering