The chapter “Interrelation of Sustainability Indicators and Sustainable Solutions in Road Freight Transportation: A Review of Innovative Practices and Implementation Challenges” (free .pdf) explores a critical yet underreported challenge in the transition to sustainable road freight transportation: the lack of clarity around sustainability indicators (SIs) and how they translate into actionable solutions.
Drawing on a semi-systematic review of recent research, the article presents a comprehensive overview of SIs across environmental, economic, social and other sustainability domains, paired with corresponding sustainable solutions and innovative practices. It also introduces the “Sustainability Improvement Cycle” (SIC)—a framework that helps companies navigate the use of SIs in road freight transportation.
This chapter offers readers a clear roadmap for understanding how SIs interconnect with real-world freight operations and why they’re essential for long-term sustainability. It’s especially timely as the transportation sector faces increasing pressure to decarbonize while maintaining efficiency.
Authors: Elena Kaledinova, Ngoc Bao Tran
URL: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1223547
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1010276
Book: International Business Research
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