Abstract:

Blockchain technology is a ledger of data, assets, and related transactions and has quickly entered the agenda of businesses with digital transformation. Blockchain has attracted the attention of businesses as a digital transformation, efficiency, and competitive tool. The purpose of this study is to examine blockchain technology, which is a new solution proposal for businesses to be more sustainable. Other aims are to understand the potential of blockchain technology in terms of sustainability of businesses, to see sample applications, to research its effects on productivity, and to contribute to the literature. For this purpose, a systematic literature review method was used. It is aimed to reach some assumptions and conclusions by examining the important studies in the field related to this method. In this context, analysis was made according to the researches obtained from the relevant databases. According to the systematic review results, blockchain technology has significant potential for sustainable businesses. These potentials are especially on the efficient use of resources and the protection of the environment. Blockchain can provide opportunities such as clean energy, a clean climate, the establishment of smart cities, convenience in economic and financial transactions, smart production, and smart supply chain. It can provide support for sustainable development goals such as data management, e-applications, and energy management. In addition , blockchain technology leads to higher sustainable organizational performance by contributing to the efficient use of resources by enterprises, reducing waste, reducing transaction costs, quickly and easily handling their financial flows in the national and international arena, and reducing carbon emissions.

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