Impact of digital technologies on green economic growth

Abstract

The rapid development and implementation of digital technologies, in particular in the manufacturing sector, at the global and European level have become strategic priorities for achieving the global goals for sustainable development. The introduction of new generations of digital technologies is seen as a key element and leading factor for achieving a sustainable, competitive and green economy in the coming decades. The report presents the policy of the EU (and Bulgaria as part of the Union) aimed at achieving the implementation of the global goals for sustainable development. The degree and readiness of the Bulgarian industry to benefit from digital technologies and the tools of Industry 4.0 in support of sustainable, green economic growth of our society has been studied.