Determinants of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Implementation in Vietnamese Logistics Companies

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n3.017

Keywords:

ESG, Logistics, Vietnamese firms, Influencing factors

Abstract

This research aims to investigate factors that influence the application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the logistics industry in Vietnam. In today’s dynamically evolving global economy, ESG integration has become a crucial component of sustainable development in the logistics industry. This research utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods from surveys and interviews. The main findings show that factors such as digital transformation, government incentives, company’s vision and management practices and knowledge about ESG play important roles in promoting ESG applications. Beyond offering valuable insights into challenges and opportunities that Vietnam’s logistics industries must face in the transition to a sustainable business model, research also provides actionable recommendations and for managers and policymakers to optimize ESG implementation in this sector.

Author Biographies

Tran Trong Duc, Lecturer, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Trong Duc Tran is a Lecturer at the National Economics University (NEU) in Hanoi, Vietnam. He holds a Master’s degree in Development Economics and International Economics, which he obtained in 2016 from the National Economics University, Vietnam, after completing part of his studies in Australia. Prior to this, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Investment Economics from the National Economics University in 2013. With a strong academic background and expertise in economics, Mr. Duc has been contributing to the field of economics education and research since his appointment as a lecturer in 2017. He is proficient in English and continues to engage in academic and professional activities at NEU, where he is dedicated to fostering the next generation of economists.

Vo Thu Quynh, Student, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Thu Quynh Vo is currently a student at the School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University (NEU).

Pham Le Quynh Trang, Student, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Le Quynh Trang Pham is currently a student at the School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University (NEU).

Tang Hai Lam, Student, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Hai Lam Tang is currently a student at the School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University (NEU).

Duong Thi Thu Hang, Student, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Thi Thu Hang Duong is currently a student at the School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University (NEU).

Vo Thi Nhu Mai, Student, School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University

Thi Nhu Mai Vo is currently a student at the School of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University (NEU)

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17-03-2025

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Tran, T. D., Vo, T. Q., Pham, L. Q. T., Tang, H. L., Duong, T. T. H., & Vo, T. N. M. (2025). Determinants of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Implementation in Vietnamese Logistics Companies. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 10(3), 139–155. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n3.017

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