The impact of supply chain and digitization on the development of environmental technologies: Unveiling the role of inflation and consumption in G7 nations

The development of environmental technologies has played a significant role in socio-economic development, including economic growth, life expectancy, and employment levels in societies. However, this development has also resulted in various environmental consequences. The novel aspect of this study is to fill gaps in the literature by offering a unique perspective on the combined influence of supply chain disruptions and digital technologies, along with economic factors, on the advancement of environmental technologies in G7 nations. Fixed-effects regression and Prais–Winsten regression with correlated panels corrected standard errors (PCSEs) were utilized to examine the relationships among variables from 1990 to 2020. The findings show that supply chain disruptions, digitalization, foreign direct investment, and economic growth have positive effects on the development of environment-related technologies. In contrast, consumption and inflation have negative effects. The findings suggest that enhancing supply chain, digitalization, and foreign investment while managing consumption and inflation can promote sustainable technological development. Policymakers in G7 nations should incorporate these insights into strategies for advancing environmental technologies.