Building Decarbonized Society: An XaaS Roadmapping Approach

Boonswasd, P, Belal, HM ORCID: 0000-0001-6737-1445 and Shirahada, K (2025) Building Decarbonized Society: An XaaS Roadmapping Approach. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal. pp. 1-21. ISSN 1477-7835

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Abstract

Purpose: The main goal of this study is to introduce an XaaS roadmapping framework integrating Futures Literacy (FL) with service-oriented strategies to accelerate decarbonization and promote consumer well-being. Design/methodology/approach: This study presents XaaS (Everything-as-a-Service) roadmapping framework that integrates Futures Literacy to create service-oriented businesses aligned with carbon reduction and consumer well-being. The framework uses historical data and a forward-looking perspective to help businesses anticipate future trends and challenges. Collaborative workshops with representatives from various sectors generate a macro-level XaaS roadmap, outlining potential scenarios for transforming service businesses. Findings: This approach fosters the co-creation of innovative service value chains with industry associations, unlocking sustainable growth opportunities. This partnership leverages expertise to address sector-specific challenges and opportunities, ensuring the development of realistic and impactful roadmaps while driving collective action for accelerated implementation. Originality/value: This framework integrates Technology Roadmapping with XaaS and Futures Literacy (FL), emphasizing cross-sector collaboration in developing service-oriented business models. By shifting the focus from traditional product-based to Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS), it fosters service innovation, adaptability, and sustainable transformation within a low-carbon economy. Research limitations/implications: Although the XaaS roadmapping framework shows strong potential, further research is required to validate its scalability across various industries and geographic contexts. Practical implications: The framework is demonstrated through a case study of 'Carbon Credit Trading-as-a-Service,' illustrating its practical application. Businesses and organizations can adopt this approach to develop sustainable, service-oriented business models. Industry associations are crucial in fostering collaboration and co-creating innovative service value chains. Social implications: This framework supports the global pursuit of carbon neutrality by encouraging sustainable business practices and enhancing consumer well-being.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	XaaS roadmapping; Decarbonization; Service roadmap; Knowledge co-creation workshop; Futures Literacy; Environmental Sciences
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business
Divisions:	Liverpool Business School
Publisher:	Emerald
Date of acceptance:	29 April 2025
Date of first compliant Open Access:	31 July 2025
Date Deposited:	08 May 2025 13:52
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2025 16:15
DOI or ID number:	10.1108/MEQ-12-2024-0589
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/26323

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