Environmental sustainability initiatives adopted by logistics service providers in a developing country – an overview in the Brazilian context

Froio, Patrícia Jacomini; Bezerra, Bárbara Stolte

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126989

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“…Studies that explore how environmental performance relates to TLCs' economic and social performance and needs for further eco-enabling mechanisms and better support infrastructure are rare/limited (see Supplements A1 to A-7). Results of the systematic review shown in Supplements A-2 and A-5 to A-7 confirmed the observations of El Baz and Laguir (2017, p. 1452), Froio and Bezerra (2021, pp. 1–2, 8), and Fulzele and Shankar (2022, p. 290) among others that greening studies for TLCs conducted in developing economies are scarce and needs further investigation.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…The literature has not readily explored how a higher level of eco-performance achieved by TLCs affects their support requirements and economic and social outcomes. Moreover, the literature review reveals that environmental sustainability studies done in developing countries are scarce (El Baz and Laguir, 2017, p. 1452; Froio and Bezerra, 2021, pp. 1–2, 8; Fulzele and Shankar, 2022, p. 290; see Supplements A-2 and A-5 to A-7) but they account for at least 60% of the total global CO 2 emissions (UCS, 2017), 40% of which are emitted in Asia (IEA, 2017).…”

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“…Ironically, these countries account for at least 60% of the world's CO 2 emissions (UCS, 2017), 40% of which are emitted by Asia's emerging economies (IEA, 2017). In this regard, understanding the above-mentioned problems and research gaps can provide TLC managers, especially those in developing countries, with insights on how to strategically manage and sustain the environmental performance of their firms (El Baz and Laguir, 2017; Froio and Bezerra, 2021; Fulzele and Shankar, 2022). For policymakers especially those in the developing countries, this study suggests methods for how to improve existing eco-enabling mechanisms and support infrastructure so that TLCs improve the sustainability of their business operations.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sustainability of transport and logistics companies: an empirical evidence from a developing country

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Abareshi

Abdulrahman

et al. 2023

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PurposeTransport and logistics companies (TLCs) are vital to the world's economies but they account for one-third of the world's CO2 emissions which damage the environment, economy and society. For managers and policymakers to help improve the environmental performance of TLCs, using dynamic capability (DC) theory as the lens, a theoretical model was developed to show how environmental performance affects the TLCs' support requirements and economic and social outcomes. This paper aims to discuss the aforementioned theoretical model.Design/methodology/approachAll registered TLCs operating in the Philippines were sent an invitation and survey questionnaire, and 218 responded with complete and useable answers. From the collected data, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) served to evaluate the study's scale and model accuracies. Comprehensive CFA marker technique helped detect and correct for common method bias (CMB). Covariance-based structural equation modeling using AMOS 26 was implemented to test the model and hypotheses.FindingsUsing data from 218 participating TLCs operating in the Philippines, this study found that good environmental performance advances TLCs' economic and social performances, as well as their support infrastructure requirements. However, further financial support assistance from the government and non-government development organizations that can help save the environment are not required by eco performing firms.Research limitations/implicationsThis research has provided some theoretical contributions to the knowledge on the greening TLCs. It uses the DC theory as the lens to understand how environmental performance relates to economic and social performance of TLCs and how it affects their demand for eco-enabling mechanisms and support infrastructure if they are to remain competitive, socially responsible and eco-friendly. By providing an epistemology on environmental performance and how it affects the support requirements, and economic and social outcomes of TLCs, it offers the literature and industry a tool/framework to better understand the dynamics of eco-performing TLCs operating in a developing country.Practical implicationsThe results of this study, together with the extant operations management principles, can be used by TLC managers, policymakers and other stakeholders in crafting strategies, mechanisms and support systems that can help TLCs maintain sustainability for future generations.Social implicationsThe environmentally sound practices of TLCs such as waste and emission reductions improve the health and welfare of people in and around where they operate. Health is wealth for the populace because healthy people are more productive, have more time and energy to work and are less likely to pay hefty medical expenses. Hence, realization of environmental performance by TLCs does not only do justice to the environment but also the quality of life of people.Originality/valueResearch on the sustainability of TLCs in developing countries especially in Southeast Asia is sparse. The literature has shown how various support systems affect the “greening” of firms, but what is not yet explored, is understanding how environmental performance affects the support requirements of TLCs so that their eco-endeavors are sustained and meaningful. As well, knowledge on how the environmental performance of TLCs affects their economic and social outcomes are under-investigated. This paper aims to fill these gaps in research by examining the sustainability of TLCs operating in the Philippines.

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“…For Froio et al (2021) [22], logistics service providers in Brazil make a decisive contribution to socioeconomic factors for a country of continental dimensions because they are distributed in all states and carry out different distribution strategies aiming at environmentally sustainable bene ts.…”

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Sourcing Third Party Logistics Service Providers based on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance: A Case Study

Moreira

Rodrigues

2023

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The acronym ESG, environmental, social and governance, emerges as a strong trend in the era of the circular economy and stands out as a need for companies to respond to the segment in which they operate. Although most studies have been done in the past, they did not address ESG criteria to ensure operator exemption for logistics providers. Further research on the application of realistic circular economy techniques is recommended. Therefore, strategic sourcing, based on multicriteria decision analysis (MDA), considering parameters such as economic, technical, and environmental factors, has created a perfect methodology that considers all these essential requirements, revealing an excellent way to outsource logistics service providers (LSPs). The article aims to examine a Brazilian pharmaceutical company during a procurement’s strategic sourcing process through a bibliographic revision supported by a case study. The main objective is to prove the effectiveness of the Multicriteria Decision Analysis tool in awarding the best LSP through predefined dimensions involving human resources, risk management, environmental and other social aspects, indicating dedication and commitment to socioenvironmental issues and corporate governance.

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“…Due to the short product life cycle, the agricultural food cold chain requires a highly complex cold chain logistics system (Liu A. et al, 2021), which sometimes exacerbates the difficulty of sustainable management compared to the manufacturing industry (Centobelli et al, 2017). Previous research has highlighted the importance of logistics for a sustainable cold chain (Shashi et al, 2018;Niu and Wu, 2020;Froio and Bezerra, 2021), and logistics management plays a central role in enabling greater sustainability in the food value chain (Jabbour et al, 2015). In this regard, many researchers from different disciplines have conducted studies on the sustainable practices of logistics service providers (Pullman et al, 2009;Dam and Petkova, 2014;Thomas et al, 2016;Sodhi and Tang, 2018).…”

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Exploring the role of sustainable logistics service providers in multinational supply chain cooperation: An integrated theory-based perspective

Fang²,

Pang³

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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In recent years, suppliers’ sustainability has been the primary source of conflict in multinational supply chains. How suppliers from developing nations may accomplish sustainable development and competitive advantage goals has become a tough issue inside the multinational supply chain, particularly in the agri-food cold chain. Using an integrated theory-based perspective, this paper analyzes how sustainable logistics service providers’ supply chain cooperation (MSCC) might drive the sustainable transformation of suppliers in developing nations. Between 1 June 2020 and 15 January 2021, we gathered feedback from 215 Chinese vendors and analyzed and discussed possible models using structural equation modeling. This study demonstrates that the sustainable practices of logistics service providers are the foundation for influencing the collaboration of suppliers in developing nations with regard to sustainability. In addition, the five-stage transnational supply chain cooperation based on the theory of innovation diffusion is an efficient strategy for ensuring the sustainable development of suppliers in developing nations. This paper examines the theoretical framework at the forefront of multinational supply chain sustainability development. This presents the most recent experience and policy application for suppliers from emerging nations to acquire a competitive advantage.

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Environmental sustainability initiatives adopted by logistics service providers in a developing country – an overview in the Brazilian context

Cited by 16 publications

References 25 publications

Sustainability of transport and logistics companies: an empirical evidence from a developing country

Sustainability of transport and logistics companies: an empirical evidence from a developing country

Sourcing Third Party Logistics Service Providers based on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance: A Case Study

Exploring the role of sustainable logistics service providers in multinational supply chain cooperation: An integrated theory-based perspective

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