Green Logistics Innovation for Emerging Markets Driving Competitiveness and Shared Value 2025

15 innovation levers identified to drive green logistics transformation (continued) TABLE 1 Leading players in emerging markets are deploying these levers to accelerate the shift to green logistics. Rather than acting in isolation, these levers are combined to unlock system- wide decarbonization and operational uplift. In advancing green logistics, especially in emerging markets, technological advancements provide the foundational capabilities required for efficiency and sustainability improvements. Meanwhile, business model innovation plays a crucial role in creating viable operational frameworks to address infrastructure gaps, cost sensitivities and local market complexities. Pioneers are translating this into action through strategies including circular packaging, alternative fuels, digital orchestration and collaborative ecosystems, demonstrating that systemic sustainability is both achievable and value-accretive.2.2 Industry applications and best practices in emerging markets Innovation lever Impact Digital and green operational enhancement10Intelligent route and schedule optimization Digital tools for routing, load planning and delivery scheduling –Reduce emissions via optimized routing –Speed up delivery times –Increase vehicle and network efficiency 11Automation and autonomous operations Robotics, Al and autonomous systems in warehouses, ports and vehicles –Boost operational throughput and efficiency –Reduce fuel consumption and emissions –Address labour shortages 12Carbon and energy intelligence platforms Software for monitoring, reporting and optimizing carbon emissions and energy use across logistics networks –Provide full supply chain emissions visibility –Identify energy and cost-saving opportunities –Automate ESG compliance and reporting 13Circular logistics and reverse supply chains Systems moving goods backward through supply chains for return, reuse, repair, recycling and disposal –Reduce waste and pollution –Create new revenue from returned goods –Improve material efficiency and resilience 14Last-mile and specialized delivery solutions Low-emission, high-efficiency last-mile and niche delivery solutions –Reduce urban emissions and congestion –Improve delivery access and efficiency –Catalyse new business models 15Modal shift and multimodal Shift from road to rail or waterways or integrate multiple transport modes –Lower emissions shifting from road to rail/ waterways –Reduce long-haul transport costs –Relieve traffic and infrastructure strain Green Logistics Innovation for Emerging Markets: Driving Competitiveness and Shared Value 13