Adopting environmentally friendly logistics practices : analysing sustainability strategies in Finnish companies
Saldatsenkava, Palina (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024120332265
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024120332265
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This thesis explores the strategies and practices adopted by Finnish companies to reduce the environmental impact of their logistics operations. The study shows the importance of balancing environmental sustainability and logistics efficiency in order to compete in the global market.
The theoretical part explores the basic concepts of green and sustainable logistics as well as an understanding of the pillars of sustainability. Key principles of sustainable development such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions and the use of renewable resources are also analyzed. The research method is mainly based on the analysis of existing literature, including articles, reports, and available databases.
The results of the study show that Finnish companies are adopting different methods such as electrification of transport, optimization of delivery routes, using sustainable packaging, and alternate fuels.
The theoretical part explores the basic concepts of green and sustainable logistics as well as an understanding of the pillars of sustainability. Key principles of sustainable development such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions and the use of renewable resources are also analyzed. The research method is mainly based on the analysis of existing literature, including articles, reports, and available databases.
The results of the study show that Finnish companies are adopting different methods such as electrification of transport, optimization of delivery routes, using sustainable packaging, and alternate fuels.