CLIMATE-NEUTRAL RURAL LOGISTICS
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Karlstads universitet - Centrum för tjänsteforskning |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 453 810 |
| Project duration | September 2023 - February 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Climate-neutral e-commerce |
| Call | Climate-neutral e-commerce - spring 2023 |
Purpose and goal
The interdisciplinary "CLIMATE-NEUTRAL RURAL LOGISTICS" project is a synergy of universities, municipalities, and logistics sectors. Predominantly focusing on Sweden´s rural landscapes, its objectives are: 1) Delve into rural e-consumer behaviors using comprehensive surveys. 2) Quantitatively assess environmental impacts of deliveries. 3) Engage stakeholders for effective, green solutions. The vision is a sustainable e-commerce logistics paradigm in rural logistics.
Expected effects and result
The anticipated effects of the project span both environmental and socio-economic domains. Environmentally, the initiative is projected to reduce CO2 emissions from rural deliveries, contributing to Sweden´s green transition. Socio-economically, enhanced logistics can fuel rural economies by improving accessibility to goods and services. By fostering stakeholder collaboration, the project aims to create a replicable model for sustainable logistics, setting a benchmark not only in Sweden but potentially on a global scale.
Planned approach and implementation
The project has been meticulously structured into multiple phases to address the challenges of e-commerce logistics in rural areas. Through a holistic approach, it emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders, optimization of delivery destinations, and continuous evaluation. Emphasis is placed on strategic placement of parcel lockers, mapping consumer behaviors, and rigorous scrutiny of business models. The overarching goal is to establish a sustainable and efficient e-commerce logistics framework for Sweden´s rural regions.