Background: Global supply chains have evolved from a traditional simple supply chain to one that is filled with complexities and uncertainties. The increase in road freight transportation has resulted in an escalation in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, impacting climate change. Objectives: The purpose of this article was to investigate the implementation of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions within the South African road freight transport industry. Method: This research utilised a case study approach and used primary data, obtained through self-administered questionnaires, to explore the adopting sustainable transport management practices. Results: The main drivers for implementing sustainable initiatives are pressure from consumer and brand protection, pressure from top management, and cost saving and revenue. Eco-driving, eco-routing and increasing vehicle carrying capacity are the most adopted sustainable supply chain initiatives implemented. The key benefits resulting from implementing sustainable initiatives were operational cost savings, improved competitive advantage and enhanced supplier relationships. Also, the lack of government support, lack of understanding of the cost and insufficient manpower were identified as the foremost challenges associated with the implementation of these sustainable initiatives. Conclusion: The results reveal that organisations are placed under enormous pressure to implement sustainable practices. This study identifies various sustainable initiatives to reduce GHG emissions and addresses the associated benefits and challenges when implementing these initiatives.

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减少道路货运行业温室气体排放的可持续供应链计划

背景：全球供应链已从传统的简单供应链演变为充满复杂性和不确定性的供应链。公路货运的增加导致向大气排放的温室气体（GHG）增加，影响了气候变化。目标：本文的目的是调查在减少南非公路货运行业内减少温室气体排放的可持续供应链计划的实施情况。方法：本研究采用个案研究方法，并使用通过自行管理的问卷调查获得的原始数据来探索采用可持续运输管理实践的方法。结果：实施可持续性举措的主要驱动力是来自消费者和品牌保护的压力，来自最高管理者的压力，以及节省成本和收益。环保驾驶，环保路线选择和提高车辆承载能力是实施最多的可持续供应链计划。实施可持续计划所带来的主要好处是节省了运营成本，提高了竞争优势并增强了供应商关系。同样，缺乏政府支持，缺乏成本认识和人力不足被认为是与实施这些可持续举措相关的最严峻挑战。结论：结果表明，组织承受着实施可持续实践的巨大压力。这项研究确定了减少温室气体排放的各种可持续举措，并在实施这些举措时解决了相关的利益和挑战。环保驾驶，环保路线选择和提高车辆承载能力是实施最多的可持续供应链计划。实施可持续计划所带来的主要好处是节省了运营成本，提高了竞争优势并增强了供应商关系。同样，缺乏政府支持，缺乏成本认识和人力不足被认为是与实施这些可持续举措相关的最严峻挑战。结论：结果表明，组织承受着实施可持续实践的巨大压力。这项研究确定了减少温室气体排放的各种可持续举措，并在实施这些举措时解决了相关的利益和挑战。环保驾驶，环保路线选择和提高车辆承载能力是实施最多的可持续供应链计划。实施可持续计划所带来的主要好处是节省了运营成本，提高了竞争优势并增强了供应商关系。同样，缺乏政府支持，缺乏成本认识和人力不足被认为是与实施这些可持续举措相关的最严峻挑战。结论：结果表明，组织承受着实施可持续实践的巨大压力。这项研究确定了减少温室气体排放的各种可持续举措，并在实施这些举措时解决了相关的利益和挑战。生态路由和提高车辆承载能力是实施最多的可持续供应链计划。实施可持续计划所带来的主要好处是节省了运营成本，提高了竞争优势并增强了供应商关系。同样，缺乏政府支持，缺乏成本认识和人力不足被认为是与实施这些可持续举措相关的最严峻挑战。结论：结果表明，组织承受着实施可持续实践的巨大压力。这项研究确定了减少温室气体排放的各种可持续举措，并在实施这些举措时解决了相关的利益和挑战。生态路由和提高车辆承载能力是实施最多的可持续供应链计划。实施可持续计划所带来的主要好处是节省了运营成本，提高了竞争优势并增强了供应商关系。同样，缺乏政府支持，缺乏成本认识和人力不足被认为是与实施这些可持续举措相关的最严峻挑战。结论：结果表明，组织承受着实施可持续实践的巨大压力。这项研究确定了减少温室气体排放的各种可持续举措，并在实施这些举措时解决了相关的利益和挑战。