The development and application of new generation information technology, such as big data and artificial intelligence, have provided strong support for sustainable development. Computer technology has led the third scientific and technological revolution, and brought great development to mankind. The new generation of digital technology is leading the fourth scientific and technological revolution, bringing a revolution in the whole industry, and bringing sustainable development and higher quality development to mankind.

For enterprises, the development and application of the new generation of information technology not only to promote the development of enterprises, but also to change the management mode of enterprises. The use of the new generation of information technology for improving the sustainable development ability has become the main theme of enterprise development and innovation. Enterprises can develop and utilize various information resources through digitalization and intelligence, and take this as the mean to promote the R & D, production and management to a higher level. That will play a vital role in enhancing the ability to participate in the global market competition, and improve the economic efficiency and sustainable development ability.

We hope this Special Issue in Sustainability will provide an advanced forum for research related to application of big data and artificial intelligence in sustainable development.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

1)Application of new generation information technology in sustainable development

2)Application of big data in sustainable development

3)Application of artificial intelligence in sustainable development

4)Green supply chain management

5)The others related this special issue.