Sustainable green economy for supply chains
Submission deadline: 2024-10-09
Chen Yang
Prof. Chandana N
Dr. Dharmendra Hariyani
Section Collection Information
Dear Colleagues,
With growing concerns over environmental issues and the increasing focus on sustainable development, establishing a sustainable green economy for supply chains has become a crucial topic for businesses and society today. The goal of a sustainable green economy is to strike a balance between economic growth and resource conservation, by integrating environmental, social, and economic factors to promote environmental friendliness and social responsibility across all levels of businesses and supply chains.
**1. Principles and Values**
The core principle of a sustainable green economy for supply chains lies in achieving a balance between the efficient use of resources and the preservation of the environment while fulfilling social responsibilities. It is based on principles such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy
and resource consumption, promoting circular economy practices, safeguarding labor rights, and fostering community integration. Implementing these principles can bring numerous benefits to businesses and the entire supply chain.
**2. Green Supply Chain Management**
Green supply chain management is an integral part of a sustainable green economy for supply chains. It involves managing and monitoring various aspects of the supply chain, including product design and development, procurement and supplier management, production and manufacturing,
logistics and transportation, as well as product usage and recycling. By integrating environmental requirements and ensuring the sustainability of all stages in the supply chain, efficient resource utilization and reduced environmental impact can be achieved.
**3. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development**
Technological innovation plays a vital role in achieving a sustainable green economy for supply chains. Advanced technologies and innovative solutions help in reducing environmental pollution, improving resource utilization efficiency, and enhancing supply chain traceability and transparency.
Examples include smart logistics technologies, clean energy applications, advanced production processes, and materials. Technological innovation not only enhances business competitiveness but also facilitates sustainable development in green supply chains.
**4. Collaboration Among Stakeholders**
Realizing a sustainable green economy for supply chains requires collaboration and collective efforts from various stakeholders. Businesses, governments, consumers, suppliers, and non-governmental organizations need to actively participate in cooperation, establish mechanisms for information sharing and coordination, develop common standards and norms, and promote sustainable
development together.
**5. Integration of Economic Benefits and Sustainable Development**
A sustainable green economy not only contributes to environmental and social responsibilities but also provides economic benefits to businesses. Reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and lowering costs can enhance business competitiveness, increase market share, and meet the growing demands of environmentally-conscious consumers.
A sustainable green economy for supply chains holds immense potential and aims to promote environmental friendliness and social responsibility across all levels of businesses and supply chains through the principles of sustainability and green supply chain management. Technological innovation,collaboration among stakeholders, and the integration of economic benefits and sustainable development are key factors to achieve this goal.
It is important to collect the experiences of "Sustainable green economy for supply chains". Seminal research articles and reviews in this area of study are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chen Yang
