Application of Low-Carbon Measures in Logistics Service Providers in Vietnam: A Comparative Study between Domestic and Foreign-Invested Companies

Kiem Pham Van, Huong Tran Thi Thu (), Thu Trang Pham, Khac Huy Nguyen and Phuong Thao Vu
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Kiem Pham Van: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain, Thuongmai University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Huong Tran Thi Thu: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain, Thuongmai University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Thu Trang Pham: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain, Thuongmai University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Khac Huy Nguyen: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain, Thuongmai University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Phuong Thao Vu: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain, Thuongmai University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 19, 1-16

Abstract: The logistics industry has been as a significant contributor to carbon emissions. Within Vietnam’s logistics sector, there is a notable contrast in terms of the quantity of foreign and Vietnamese companies and their respective market shares. This article used a structured survey and descriptive analysis to investigate the low-carbon-emission measures employed by domestic and foreign-invested logistics service providers (LSPs), comparing the results of these two groups, and in-depth interviews were applied for further discussion. The relevant literature was reviewed and expert insights were used to develop a comprehensive questionnaire, resulting in 166 completed responses, of which 159 were suitable for data analysis. The findings reveal variations in the degree to which low-carbon practices are adopted by foreign and domestic firms. In addition to changes in transport modes and the use of energy-saving lighting, the adoption levels of other low-carbon practices show that foreign LSPs exhibit higher engagement compared to their domestic counterparts. This can be attributed to their extensive global operations, greater access to capital resources, and a greater awareness of the importance of green initiatives in developed countries. In conclusion, this study conducts a comparative analysis between foreign-invested and domestic firms, which has not been previously investigated.

Keywords: low-carbon emission; low-carbon measures; logistics service providers; foreign investment; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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