The research addresses the increased focus by organizations in adopting sustainability measures as necessary strategies to improve their performance and be more responsible for the impact their operations have on the surrounding economy, societies, and environment. The article reviews studies on the correlation between adopting digital transformation programs and delivering sustainability goals and deriving global examples. Interviews are conducted with four UAE-based companies (DU, FEWA, Etisalat, and DEWA). The results shed light on their sustainability goals, how they motivated their respec tive digital transformation and the significant outcomes of digitization regarding sustainability. Reduced waste, more efficient and cost-effective processes, and a higher quality of service to customers were some of the key results of the digital transformation that facilitated a more sustainable operation by these companies.
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