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Key Drivers of Green Logistics: A Systematic Literature Review and Conceptual Framework

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  • Parvaneh Rastegardehbidi

    (Faculté des Sciences de L’Administration, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada)

  • Zhan Su

    (Faculté des Sciences de L’Administration, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada)

Abstract

The logistics sector contributes significantly to global warming, primarily through Scope 3 emissions. Green logistics practices (GLPs) can mitigate emissions and improve sustainability performance; however, their adoption remains limited due to high upfront costs and organizational barriers. This study aims to identify the driving factors of green logistics (GL) by conducting a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol. A total of 95 peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2024 are analyzed. The review combines bibliometric and content analysis and develops a conceptual framework to guide future research. Findings reveal two main categories of drivers: (i) internal drivers, most notably top management commitment, which influences strategic direction, resource allocation, and organizational change; and (ii) external drivers, particularly institutional pressures. The study also identifies methodological patterns and theoretical gaps and proposes a theory–methodology–context agenda for future research. Practically, it shows how organizational readiness and supportive public policies can help overcome barriers, facilitate adoption, and promote more sustainable logistics systems.

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  • Parvaneh Rastegardehbidi & Zhan Su, 2025. "Key Drivers of Green Logistics: A Systematic Literature Review and Conceptual Framework," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-24, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:21:p:9604-:d:1781885
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