Sustainable Transformation in Logistics: Environmental Innovations and Human-Centered Strategies

Authors:
Mesut Ataseveri, Bekir Kose

Addresses:
Department of Logistics Management, Faculty of Applied Science, Usak University, Kaşbelen, Usak, Turkey.

Abstract:

This essay explores how environmental innovations and human-centered approaches can transform logistics. Here, data on the HRM policies and environmental contributions of the world's largest logistics businesses were collected.  Logistics is the backbone of global trade, but it has serious environmental implications. Green logistics is crucial for the environment and economy. Sustainability efforts in the sector are highlighted and emphasized in this article. A broad view of logistics sustainability is presented in the essay. Environmental innovations, energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, renewable energy, and waste management are its priorities. The sustainability effects of human-centered strategies and HRM policies are also explored. Logistics sustainability has many issues. Challenges include excessive energy usage, carbon emissions, waste management, and reducing environmental impact. The sustainability impacts of human resources policy are another issue.  This article uses content analysis. Content study involves reviewing logistics sustainability literature and researching the HRM policies and environmental contributions of the world's largest logistics businesses. This investigation included qualitative and quantitative data. The article shows that environmental improvements and human-centered tactics can transform logistics.  Environmental advancements, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and renewable energy, are revolutionizing the sector.  Sustainability benefits from human resources policies are also highlighted.  Logistics is adopting sustainability measures. Global logistics giants are utilizing environmental advancements and people-centered strategies to achieve their sustainability goals, and these efforts are widespread and crucial.

Keywords: Logistics Sector; Sustainable Transformation; Environmental Innovations; Human-Centered Strategies; HRM Policies; Global Trade; Sustainability Practices; Logistics Companies.

Received on: 05/06/2024, Revised on: 17/08/2024, Accepted on: 01/09/2024, Published on: 12/12/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSESS.2024.000353

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Environmental Sciences, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 4, Pages: 201-210

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