Green Logistics Maturity Model for Sustainable Development

The transition to sustainable practices in logistics and supply chain management is a critical step toward addressing global environmental challenges. Logistics, as a key contributor to carbon emissions and energy consumption, demands innovative tools to measure and enhance the maturity of sustainable practices. This thesis develops the Green Logistics Maturity (GreLoM) model, a comprehensive framework designed to assess and guide organizations in implementing green logistics practices effectively. The research adopts a rigorous multi-methodological approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to identify gaps in existing maturity models (MMs) for logistics and supply chain management. A new design framework was then proposed, emphasizing the integration of prescriptive, descriptive, and comparative methodologies. This framework informed the development of a preliminary GreLoM model, which underwent refinement through expert validation and real-world applications. The refined GreLoM model was validated and applied through five industrial case studies, demonstrating its applicability to assess current maturity levels, identify improvement priorities, and propose actionable strategies for organizations to progress toward advanced green logistics maturity. By focusing on environmental dimensions, the model provides organizations with a structured pathway for continuous improvement, while also contributing theoretical insights to the body of knowledge on MMs for green logistics management.