Study goals
Analyze how incorporating the sustainability pillar into Industry 5.0 contributes to generating positive social impacts and driving the effective achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and social equity in the contemporary industrial context.
Relevance / originality
The study addresses a gap by exploring Industry 5.0 from the perspective of systemic sustainability and its direct relationship with the SDGs, offering an integrated view that connects technological advances, human values, and regenerative production practices, in alignment with the 2030 Agenda.
Methodology / approach
Qualitative exploratory-descriptive research, based on a Systematic Literature Review (2019–2024) and semi-structured interviews with 10 experts from industrial, academic, and governmental sectors, enabling triangulation between theoretical foundations and empirical evidence for a critical analysis of the Industry 5.0–SDGs relationship.
Main results
Three pillars were identified — human-centeredness, systemic sustainability, and innovation for the common good — along with ten categories aligned with SDGs 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13, highlighting Industry 5.0’s potential for inclusive and sustainable development.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study consolidates Industry 5.0’s conceptual foundations, distinguishes it from previous models, and frames its interface with the SDGs, proposing a triangulated methodology that enhances analytical robustness and supports future research on sustainable technological innovation and social impact.
Social / management contributions
It supports public policies, organizational strategies, and educational programs that integrate sustainability and digital transformation, fostering ethical, circular, and inclusive practices to boost competitiveness, reduce inequalities, and align industrial development with the global goals of the 2030 Agenda.