SHAPING GREEN COMPETENCES OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS EMPLOYEES THROUGH GREEN ACTIVITIES
Authors:   University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Kozar Łukasz Jarosław , Bednarski Grzegorz ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Chomicz Gabriela ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Chrzanowski Michał ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Jaksik Daniel ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Kręgiel Krystian ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Kulawczyk Michał ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Śmietana Kacper ,   Student of logistics in the economy, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of this research is to identify the directions for shaping green competences
in entities within the transport and logistics industry operating in the Polish market, through the
implementation of various types of green activities.
Design/methodology/approach: The study was planned and conducted between September
2024 and November 2024. A total of 7149 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
practices implemented between 2016 and 2023 in entities operating within the Polish market
were analysed. Of these, 330 ESG practices were identified as directly related to the transport
and logistics industry. The descriptions of these identified ESG practices were subsequently
analysed using the author’s approach, which focuses on examining green activities
implemented in business entities and their role in shaping green competences.
Findings: Ninety-two green practices from the transport and logistics industry were identified,
based on their attribution to at least one of the eleven identified green activities. The analysis
revealed that various types of green practices are being implemented in transport and logistics
entities, which can contribute to the shaping of employees' green competences.
Research limitations/implications: A limiting factor of the study was the selection of
a database containing case studies, which was restricted to the ESG practices database on the
website of the Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu in Poland. However, this limitation ensured
the homogeneity of the descriptions of the analysed ESG practices within the transport and
logistics industry in the context of sustainability issues. Furthermore, this approach enables the possibility of repeating the research in the future, extending it to cover additional periods for
comparative purposes, provided that the data are available.
Originality/value: This study distinguishes itself from other research in this field by focusing
on the analysis of shaping green competences within the transport and logistics industry through
the implementation of various types of green activities. Additionally, six dimensions of green
competence are highlighted, including green knowledge, green skills, green behaviour, green
attitudes, green abilities, and green awareness. Promising future research avenues in this area
could include exploring the role and significance of green practices and related green activities
in the transport and logistics industry, particularly concerning the quality of green jobs created
or the emergence and functioning of green supply chains. This article is intended for those
interested in issues related to the shaping of green competences in the transport and logistics
industry.