A Study on Carbon Emission in Logistics Industry: Creating Awareness to Reduce

Objective: Climate change is a reality we cannot ignore and now more than ever we need visible action irrespective of our geographic location or economic status. This study explores the multifaceted hurdles impeding scope 3 emission reduction initiatives within the logistic sector, challenges that create barriers in their investment decisions, regulatory pressures, unavailability of technology and monitoring support, etc. Theoretical Framework: Globally, alerts are being created for climate actions that are lacking and resulting in huge gaps between the target set and covered. Bangladesh is leading the way towards green initiatives scope 1 (Direct emission) and 2 (Indirect emission) but not visible driving scope 3 emission reduction (All indirect emissions in a company’s value chain, including downstream transportation). Method: Employing a qualitative approach, data was gathered through interviews and meetings with 500 or more green factories in Bangladesh. Due to less time and political barriers, could not continue the research and accumulate more data. Results and Discussion: The findings highlight revealing key barriers such as unavailability of technology, overly expensive options or huge investment for intensive technology, limited access to those technologies, lack of skilled resources, monitoring and reporting challenges, lack of collaboration, etc. that are creating obstacles for climate actions all around the world. Research Implications: Awareness and collaboration could bring a positive impact to reduce the significant challenges that the logistics industry confronts in reducing Scope 3 emissions, obliging collaborative efforts among service providers, manufacturers end users. Originality/Value: Policy interventions and technological upgrades can emphasize the significance of unified action in transforming the logistics landscape towards sustainability which would impact positively and make a difference.