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Climate-Regulating Industrial Ecosystems: An AI-Optimised Framework for Green Infrastructure Performance

Faculty of Business, Torrens University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Sustainability 2025, 17(15), 6891; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156891
Submission received: 24 June 2025 / Revised: 10 July 2025 / Accepted: 23 July 2025 / Published: 29 July 2025
(This article belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Abstract

This paper presents an Industrial–Ecological Symbiosis Framework that enables industrial operations to achieve quantifiable ecological gains without compromising operational efficiency. The model integrates Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) with AI-optimised forecasting to allow real-time adjustments to production and resource use. It was tested across the apparel manufacturing, metalworking, and mining sectors using publicly available benchmark datasets. The framework delivered consistent improvements: fabric waste was reduced by 10.8%, energy efficiency increased by 15%, and carbon emissions decreased by 14%. These gains were statistically validated and quantified using ecological equivalence metrics, including forest carbon sequestration rates and wetland restoration values. Outputs align with national carbon accounting systems, SDG reporting, and policy frameworks—specifically contributing to SDGs 6, 9, and 11–13. By linking industrial decisions directly to verified environmental outcomes, this study demonstrates how adaptive optimisation can support climate goals while maintaining productivity. The framework offers a reproducible, cross-sectoral solution for sustainable industrial development.
Keywords: optimisation; sustainability; green infrastructure performance; AI-driven forecasting; climate adaptation metrics; industrial ecosystems; multi-criteria decision-making; SDG implementation optimisation; sustainability; green infrastructure performance; AI-driven forecasting; climate adaptation metrics; industrial ecosystems; multi-criteria decision-making; SDG implementation

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Rahman, S.; Ahsan, A.; Pramanik, N.I. Climate-Regulating Industrial Ecosystems: An AI-Optimised Framework for Green Infrastructure Performance. Sustainability 2025, 17, 6891. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156891

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Rahman S, Ahsan A, Pramanik NI. Climate-Regulating Industrial Ecosystems: An AI-Optimised Framework for Green Infrastructure Performance. Sustainability. 2025; 17(15):6891. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156891

Chicago/Turabian Style

Rahman, Shamima, Ali Ahsan, and Nazrul Islam Pramanik. 2025. "Climate-Regulating Industrial Ecosystems: An AI-Optimised Framework for Green Infrastructure Performance" Sustainability 17, no. 15: 6891. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156891

APA Style

Rahman, S., Ahsan, A., & Pramanik, N. I. (2025). Climate-Regulating Industrial Ecosystems: An AI-Optimised Framework for Green Infrastructure Performance. Sustainability, 17(15), 6891. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156891

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