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Sustainable Information Management and E-Commerce

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2026 | Viewed by 3417

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School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611130, China
Interests: information management; green information technology; group decision making
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School of Economics and Management, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
Interests: business data science; information management; system reliability

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Business School, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, China
Interests: information management; cross-border e-commerce; generative artificial intelligence

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Dear Colleagues,

The convergence of sustainable information management and e-business in the digital transformation has become a key driver of the green economy. Its core strategy focuses on optimizing the information management process, strengthening the efficient use of resources, and realizing the sustainable development of e-business. With the increase in Environmental, Social and Governance information disclosure requirements, information systems, as an important tool for enterprise management, are continuously integrating the concept of sustainable development and becoming a key tool for enterprises to assess their own sustainability and make strategic decisions. Therefore, an in-depth exploration of the integration mechanism and practice path in this area is a key initiative to accelerate the green transformation of society and economy and achieve sustainable development.

This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of sustainable information management and e-business, focusing on the role and impact of information systems in promoting sustainable development. This Special Issue is dedicated to bringing together original, high-quality academic papers that have not yet been published or refereed in other journals, and bringing together the wisdom of experts at home and abroad to explore new paths, modes and methods for the integration of sustainable information management and e-commerce.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Guangxu Li
Dr. Yu Zhou
Prof. Dr. Wenlong Zhu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable information management
  • green e-business models
  • accounting information systems and sustainability
  • sustainable decision-making
  • internal control and risk management
  • carbon footprint management and carbon disclosure
  • decision support system
  • ecological compensation mechanism

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Sustainable Decision Systems in Green E-Business Models: Pricing and Channel Strategies in Low-Carbon O2O Supply Chains
by Yulin Liu, Tie Li and Yang Gao
Sustainability 2025, 17(13), 6231; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17136231 - 7 Jul 2025
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This paper investigates sustainable decision systems within green E-business models by analyzing how different O2O (online-to-offline) fulfillment structures affect emission-reduction efforts and pricing strategies in a two-tier supply chain consisting of a manufacturer and a new retailer. Three practical sales formats—package self-pickup, nearby [...] Read more.
This paper investigates sustainable decision systems within green E-business models by analyzing how different O2O (online-to-offline) fulfillment structures affect emission-reduction efforts and pricing strategies in a two-tier supply chain consisting of a manufacturer and a new retailer. Three practical sales formats—package self-pickup, nearby delivery, and hybrid—are modeled using Stackelberg game frameworks that incorporate key factors such as inconvenience cost, logistics cost, processing fees, and emission-reduction coefficients. Results show that the manufacturer’s emission-reduction decisions and both parties’ pricing strategies are highly sensitive to cost conditions and consumer preferences. Specifically, higher inconvenience and abatement costs consistently reduce profitability and emission efforts; the hybrid model exhibits threshold-dependent advantages over single-mode strategies in terms of carbon efficiency and economic returns; and consumer green preference and distance sensitivity jointly shape optimal channel configurations. Robustness analysis confirms the model’s stability under varying parameter conditions. These insights provide theoretical and practical guidance for firms seeking to develop adaptive, low-carbon fulfillment strategies that align with sustainability goals and market demands. Full article
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Exploring the Relationship Between Accounting Information System (AIS) Quality and Corporate Sustainability Performance Using the IS Success Model
by Xinmiao Wang and Wenlong Zhu
Sustainability 2025, 17(4), 1595; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041595 - 14 Feb 2025
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An information system (IS) is an organic system that integrates personnel, technology, data, and other resources for information collection, processing, storage, transmission, and utilization, supporting organizational decision making, management, and business development. Against the backdrop of sustainable development being integrated into the strategic [...] Read more.
An information system (IS) is an organic system that integrates personnel, technology, data, and other resources for information collection, processing, storage, transmission, and utilization, supporting organizational decision making, management, and business development. Against the backdrop of sustainable development being integrated into the strategic goals of enterprises, the impact of accounting information systems (AISs) on corporate sustainability performance has garnered significant attention. This study employs the IS success model as its theoretical underpinning and incorporates both the quality of AISs and sustainability performance into the research framework. Likert scales were adopted to collect data, and structural equation modeling was conducted to test our hypotheses. The findings reveal that information quality and service quality exert a notably positive influence on intention to use and satisfaction. Meanwhile, system quality only positively impacts intention to use. There exists an interactive relationship between intention to use and satisfaction. Satisfaction positively contributes to corporate sustainability performance, whereas intention to use only positively affects environmental performance. This research offers a theoretical foundation and practical guidelines for enterprises aiming to optimize their AISs and enhance sustainability performance. Full article
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