THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GREEN LOGISTICS IN CREATING SUSTAINABLE SPORTS EVENTS

Abstract

Large-scale sporting events depend heavily on logistics and transportation, which have a big impact on sustainability. Large-scale events like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup need detailed logistical planning, which raises carbon emissions, uses excessive amounts of energy, and generates a lot of waste. Addressing these social, economic, and environmental issues requires the use of green logistics. This study looks at sustainability issues in sports logistics, emphasising the value of green tactics, including waste management system adoption, renewable energy use, and transportation route optimisation. The article aims to suggest significant green logistics methods to enhance sustainability in sports events by using a comprehensive literature review. An analysis of research conducted between 2018 and 2025 shows that green logistics effectively reduces environmental impact while increasing operational effectiveness. According to the results, using sustainable logistics techniques improves economic effectiveness and corporate social responsibility while also reducing ecological footprints. In order to attain long-term sustainability and conform to international environmental standards, the study highlights the importance of integrating green logistics into sports event design.