Sustainability in logistics isn’t just about going green—it’s about integrating environmental and social responsibility into the core of how companies innovate and operate. In this featured section of the EARTH Good Practice Compendium, we explore how three companies—Collins Aerospace, Técnicas Reunidas (TR), and SOGEMA S.p.A.—are using innovation management to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while maintaining efficiency and resilience in their logistics operations.
Collins Aerospace proves that innovation can thrive even in the most regulated industries. As a global aviation leader, they’ve streamlined logistics using practical tools like Microsoft Excel and Visio, balancing efficiency, safety, and compliance. Their sustainability strategy targets both environmental and operational improvement, making meaningful contributions to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Técnicas Reunidas (TR) shows how external pressures—like Brexit and regional conflicts—can become catalysts for innovation. TR’s deployment of a Logistics Management System (LMS) has helped enhance knowledge sharing, cut costs, and improve procurement sustainability. Even without a formal innovation strategy, their adaptive, experience-based approach is helping them stay competitive and sustainable in the oil and gas logistics sector.
SOGEMA S.p.A. may be smaller, but its impact is mighty. Focused on customised logistics and small-scale sustainability initiatives, such as their “Save the Bees” biodiversity campaign, SOGEMA exemplifies how innovation at the local level can advance both business performance and social responsibility. Their efforts promote environmental awareness while fostering a strong, engaged workforce.
These case studies illustrate that SDG integration is not one-size-fits-all. Whether through digital tools, strategic adaptation, or community-focused action, companies are finding powerful ways to embed sustainability and innovation into logistics. The takeaway? Innovation management isn’t just about improving logistics—it’s about improving lives.
Dive into the full SDG & Social Responsibility section and get inspired by real-world examples of responsible innovation:
🔗 https://innovating4earth.eu/starter-kit-and-good-practice-compendium/
Written by Kathryn O'Brien (EUEI)