Modeling the Implementation of Green Logistics Principles: Theoretical Aspect

Abstract

During the past few decades, there has been a growing interest and need for logistics businesses to become more environmentally friendly in their operations, products and services. Summarizing scientific literature analysis, it could be stated, that Green logistics is defined as a good management practice that promotes the preservation of the environment and the application of green practices to mitigate the environmental impact of logistics operations by reducing CO2 emissions, noise, conserving natural resources, and so on. The aim of the article is to present a model for implementing green logistics principles. Research methodology includes comparative analysis and synthesis of scientific literature, modelling. The authors of the paper present theoretical model of green logistics principles implementation that takes into account of the stakeholders for green logistics principles application, green logistics initiatives and practices, stages of green logistics implementation, and finally implementing benefits. The application of the principles of green logistics in logistics companies is not only in the interests of the environment itself, but the need comes from the society, suppliers, national government and politicians, business partners and investors. Theoretical model depicts green logistics activities such as green transport, green packaging, green warehousing, green logistics data management, waste management, which represent a wide range of practices of application of green logistics principles. A company that has implemented green logistics principles would clearly benefit and improve its activity by improving the company's image, obtaining a financial return on investment, meeting government environmental requirements, increasing supply chain efficiency, reducing risk, improving investor and partner relations, and suppliers and consumers and increase their competitiveness in the market.