“Green Information Ethics in Islam: Toward a Sustainable Framework for Knowledge Management”

In the contemporary era of rapid digitalization and growing environmental concerns, organizations face increasing pressure to align knowledge management practices with principles of sustainability and ethics. While knowledge management has traditionally been approached as a tool for efficiency and innovation, there remains a significant gap in understanding how it can be structured within a sustainable framework that embeds ecological values and ethical responsibility. This study addresses this gap by examining how a Sustainable Knowledge Management Framework (SKMF) can be developed within the context of Green Information Ethics, with particular attention to Islamic ethical principles that emphasize stewardship of the environment. The aim of the study is to analyze the relationship between SKMF and Green Information Ethics and to explore how ethical values can guide sustainable knowledge practices that support both organizational performance and ecological sustainability. This research employed a systematic literature review of recent scholarly works on sustainable knowledge management, green innovation, ethical leadership, and Islamic information ethics. The findings reveal two major sets of emerging themes: consistent themes, which include the influence of ethical leadership, organizational culture, and green knowledge sharing on sustainability outcomes; and novel themes, such as the integration of Green ICT solutions and Islamic ethical values in shaping sustainable practices. Together, these insights suggest that SKMF enhances sustainability by embedding ecological awareness into knowledge processes while simultaneously fostering ethical responsibility. Theoretically, this study contributes to expanding the boundaries of knowledge management research by framing SKMF as both a technical and moral construct. Practically, it highlights the importance for organizations to integrate ethical values—such as amanah (trust), adl (justice), and khalifah (stewardship)—into knowledge systems to strengthen ecological stewardship and organizational legitimacy. The study concludes by recommending empirical research to validate these conceptual insights across industries and cultural contexts.