Green Logistics (5 cr)
Code: TE00BQ67-3005
General information
Enrollment
03.08.2024 - 02.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Logistics
Teachers
- Harri Heikkinen
Groups
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PLILOS23KUPLILOS23KU
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PAUTOS22KUTransport Technology
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LIPATMODKuljetusJaHuolinta
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ExcLIPAT24ExcLIPAT24
Objective
Green logistics is the process of minimizing damage to the environment due to the logistic operations of an organization. As concern for the environment rises, companies must take more account of the external costs of logistics associated mainly with climate change, air pollution, noise etc.
The student is able to
- take into account environmental issues in logistics
- calculate the emissions of transports
Content
• environmental effects of logistics
• eco balance of logistics
• green logistics as part of the supply chain management
• responsible logistics
• recycling and waste disposal logistics
• the emissions and energy consumption of transportation
• City logistics
Evaluation scale
H-5