Factors influencing optimization performance of high-tech industry from the SDGs perspective

Purpose: Every company has a role and obligation to participate in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while remaining focused on the company's competitiveness. The research aims to identify factors influencing the performance of high-tech industry from the SDGs perspective. Method: This research uses an in-depth literature review method on reputable publications indexed in the Scopus database, by applying keywords that are relevant to the research topic. This research managed to find the role of SDGs and ESG elements in the development of high-tech industries. Results: The literature study concluded that a company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policies covering the environmental aspects, social aspects, and governance aspects, greatly influence the company’s SDGs achievement. By improving ESG performance, companies indirectly play a role in SDGs goals. This study is expected to offer input and recommendations for high-tech industry as well as the government in formulating policies and practices that support firm performance in meeting SDGs targets.