Green supply chains : a literature review (2014–2024)

Ασκιανάκη, Αικατερίνη

Πράσινες εφοδιαστικές αλυσίδες : βιβλιογραφική ανασκόπηση (2014–2024)

Master Thesis

Author

Ασκιανάκη, Αικατερίνη

Date

2025

Abstract

This study examines the emerging scenario of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and its integration into geographies and industries. In a systematic review of 131 peer-reviewed articles, significant theme areas such as technological advances, regulating policies, trending industries, and barriers shaping GSCM development and its challenges are identified. There is a worldwide move towards harmonization of supply chains with sustainability objectives through advances in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and circular economy, facilitated by supporting policies such as the European Green Deal and carbon pricing. Lack of uniformity in regulating laws and economic restrictions, however, hinders general adoption. With a timeline analysis, a heightened emphasis on technological interventions has been seen over the ten years, driven by Industry 4.0 and increased urgency for climate action. On a parallel note, the study finds a role for academia through best practice dissemination and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Synthesizing these, the study presents a comprehensive picture of GSCM in its current scenario and its implications for global supply chain sustainability. Overall, in conclusion, it promotes enhancing policy frameworks, participatory approaches with increased stakeholders, and focused studies for closing current gaps and accelerating the use of sustainable supply chain processes at a worldwide level.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Κλιματική Κρίση και Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών / MSc in Climate Crisis and Information and Communication Technologies

Department

Σχολή Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών. Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

Number of pages

Language

English

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/17706

Collections

Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

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