Green Logistics
The integration of environmentally sustainable practices in logistics, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing resource use, and adopting renewable energy sources.
Implications
The practice of reducing the environmental impact of logistics operations through strategies such as optimizing routes, reducing emissions, using eco-friendly packaging, and minimizing waste, often used to improve sustainability and reduce costs.
Example
Example: A retail company implements green logistics by optimizing delivery routes to reduce fuel consumption and switching to electric vehicles for local deliveries, reducing its carbon footprint.
Related Terms
Different from traditional logistics, which focuses primarily on efficiency and cost, green logistics adds an environmental sustainability dimension, often requiring trade-offs between cost and ecological impact.
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