Authors: Elena Kaledinova and Ngoc Bao Tran
Published: 02 June 2025
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1010276
Book: International Business Research – Traditional and Creative Approaches,
This chapter reviews how sustainability indicators (SIs) and sustainable solutions interrelate in road freight transportation, offering a framework for improving company sustainability through a five-phase improvement cycle.
Key points
- Sustainability Indicators: The chapter explores how sustainability indicators (SIs) are related to sustainable practices in road freight transportation. The study identifies common SIs, links them to actionable solutions, and outlines the challenges of implementing SIs.
2. Sustainability Improvement Cycle (SIC):
The authors propose a five-phase cycle for companies to enhance sustainability:
- Assessment using SIs
- Identification of sustainable solutions
- Adoption of solutions
- Reassessment using SIs
- Adjustment of solutions
This cycle enables continuous improvement and alignment with sustainability goals.