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GREEN LOGISTICS LANDSCAPE OF THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN 3PL PROVIDERS
DR. ZOLTÁN PEREDY, Head of the Engineering Institute, Edutus University, Hungary
e-mail: peredy.zoltan@edutus.hu
DR. PÉTER LAKATOS, Full-time Professor, Department for Business Management, Edutus University, Hungary
e-mail: lakatos.peter@edutus.hu
Megjelent a 2025. augusztusi ACTA PERIODICA 35. számában (ISSN 2063-501X) az Edutus Egyetem kiadásában a 30-40. oldalon.
DOI: 10.47273/AP.2025.35.30-40
Abstract
This study focuses on the challenges and strategic potential of green logistics within the third-party logistics (3PL) sector in Central Europe, a key industry segment increasingly impacted by environmental regulations and market demand for sustainability. The paper examines how medium to large-sized 3PL companies implement green governance strategies, assessing their impact on environmental and financial performance. The analysis is based on a sample of 25 logistics providers across Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, selected based on annual revenue (above 10 million euros) and presence of ESG reporting between 2020–2023. Methodologically, the research combines qualitative content analysis of ESG reports with quantitative evaluation of sustainability KPIs (e.g., carbon footprint, fuel efficiency, packaging waste) and revenue growth. This approach enables a focused exploration of the relationship between green practices and competitive advantage. The study contributes by offering specific insights into how regulation, strategy, and technology interact to shape green transformation in the regional logistics landscape.
Keywords: Green logistics, 3PL providers, ESG, sustainability KPIs, Central-Europe, Carbon footprint, logistics strategy
