TITLE:
The Impact of AI Technology on the Green Development of Manufacturing Enterprises in Ghana
AUTHORS:
Abangbila Linda, Xianmiao Li
KEYWORDS:
AI Technology, Green Development, Manufacturing Enterprises, Ghana, Sustainable Manufacturing
JOURNAL NAME:
Low Carbon Economy,
Vol.16 No.3,
September
12,
2025
ABSTRACT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries globally, with profound implications for manufacturing systems and environmental sustainability. In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, the push for industrialization presents environmental challenges, making it crucial to integrate green technologies. This study investigates the adoption of AI in Ghana’s manufacturing sector, exploring its impact on green manufacturing practices and barriers to AI integration. Data was collected via an online survey with a 91.5% response rate (400 out of 455), yielding 400 valid responses. The survey revealed a predominantly male workforce (70%) aged 30 - 40 years (55%), with high education levels. Correlation analysis showed significant relationships between Corporate Green Innovation (0.723), Sustainable Manufacturing Practices (0.723), and Environmental Governance (0.547). AI technology had a moderate correlation with Environmental Governance (0.618). While Sustainable Manufacturing Practices achieved the highest mean score (4.133), Environmental Risk Factors scored the lowest (2.812), indicating challenges in addressing sustainability. The study used the PROCESS macro for mediation and moderation analysis. Findings revealed that Environmental Governance significantly influences Corporate Green Innovation (coefficient = 0.750, p p = 0.707). The interaction between AI and Environmental Governance was not significant (coefficient = −0.032, p = 0.503), suggesting the moderating role of governance is minimal. The study concludes that AI alone does not directly drive green innovation in Ghana’s manufacturing sector. Strong environmental governance is pivotal, offering a framework for policymakers to foster AI-driven, sustainable industrial practice.