Industry 5.0, Empathy, Ethics, Equity, Ecology, Human-Centric Innovation, Sustainability
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Industry 5.0 and the 4Es: Building an Inclusive, Ethical, and Sustainable Future
Abstract: Industry 5.0 marks a transformative evolution in industrial development by shifting the focus from automation-driven productivity to a more human-centered, sustainable, and ethically grounded approach. Unlike Industry 4.0, which emphasized technological advancement and efficiency, Industry 5.0 integrates human intelligence with advanced technologies while prioritizing societal well-being and environmental responsibility. This study explores Industry 5.0 through the 4E framework – Empathy, Ethics, Equity, and Ecology – to examine how these dimensions …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Business Ethics, Ethos & CSR · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–23 Read article