GREEN LOGISTICS IN BIHOR COUNTY

Abstract

With the advent of green logistics and green practices in supply chains, it is an opportune time to identify the green logistics’ practices in supply chains. This research employs a transversal analysis using a local dataset of Romanian Companies, analyzing the impact of green logistics’ practices on environmental performance. Present research employes structural equation analysis using SmartPLS statistical software. We have documented that, while reverse logistics, green purchasing, eco-labels and cooperation with suppliers have a positive influence on environmental practices, further investment is needed in environmental innovation and collaboration with customers for improving environmental performance. Results shows are encouraging insofar as they show that green practices in supply chains do have the potential to reduce pollution and thus contribute to the objectives set by the European Green Deal Strategy.