The Role of Sustainable Supply Chain Management as a Solution to the Carbon Footprint Problem of the Global Logistics

Authors

Ahmad Mansour, Department of Business, Business School, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, JordanFollow
Hind Al-Ahmed, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi ArabiaFollow
Ahmad Shajrawi, E-marketing department, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, Amman, JordanFollow
Khaled Alshaketheep, Department of Marketing, Business School, Hashemite University, Zarqa, JordanFollow
Muhammad Alshurideh, Department of Marketing, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanFollow
Arafat Deeb, Sultan Zine alabiden University, MalaysiaFollow

DOI

10.35552/0247.39.3.2369

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluates Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) practices both for their ability to decrease carbon emissions in global logistics operations and the associated challenges along with implementation opportunities between various geographical areas. Methodology: The researchers employed a mixed-methods investigation approach in this research. This research obtained quantitative information through questionnaires sent to 250 worldwide logistics companies in order to measure both SSCM utilization and emission changes. The research collected qualitative information through semi-structured interviews with 25 supply chain managers and sustainability officers to determine both the promoting and obstructive elements of SSCM practice implementation. Results/Findings: The analysis of quantitative data showed Europe held the highest SSCM index level at 85% followed by North America at 70% but Latin America and Africa had considerably lower indices. The analysis through regression showed that SSCM practices create a positive connection to minimizing carbon footprints (r = 0.62, p < 0.001). Economic restrictions emerged as the leading barriers (15 mentions) while regulatory problems stood as the second major obstacle (10 mentions) according to the qualitative results. Green transportation together with warehouse energy efficiency operate as main pollution reduction practices yet financial constraints along with weak regulatory standards specifically in emerging regions hinder their deployment. Conclusion/Recommendation: The research supports governments to deliver enhanced policy backing coupled with funding programs for promoting SSCM practices. Organizations worldwide could benefit from sustainable supply chain practices because improved technological solutions would decrease implementation expenses. The implementation of improved regulations should be prioritized in developing regions since this will advance the widespread use of SSCM practices.

Recommended Citation

Mansour, Ahmad; Al-Ahmed, Hind; Shajrawi, Ahmad; Alshaketheep, Khaled; Alshurideh, Muhammad; and Deeb, Arafat (2025) "The Role of Sustainable Supply Chain Management as a Solution to the Carbon Footprint Problem of the Global Logistics," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 39: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.39.3.2369
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol39/iss3/8