Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Human Resource Management: A Systematic Review, Critical Appraisal, and Framework for the Logistics and Transportation Sector

Authors

  • Samuel Darwisman Institute of Transportation and logistics Trisakti Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Yosef Ricky Simanjuntak Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Sarinah Sihombing Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Aswanti Setyawati Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/jemsi.v6i6.6003

Keywords:

Green Human Resource Management, Sustainable Logistics, Transportation Sector, Systematic Literature Review, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

The logistics and transportation sector faces pressure to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) lacks a synthesized, critically appraised evidence base. This study closes this gap via a systematic literature review guided by PRISMA 2020. Searching major databases yielded 25 high-impact review articles (2019-2025), which were critically appraised using the CASP checklist. Thematic analysis identified five core determinants for successful integration: Technological Adoption, Circular Economy Principles, Coherent Policy Frameworks, Workforce Awareness, and Sustainable Resource Management. Based on these findings, we propose an integrative socio-technical framework. This study provides a validated, evidence-based roadmap for stakeholders to develop resilient and sustainable HRM strategies, moving beyond a simple literature summary to offer a critically validated foundation for the industry.

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2025-08-17

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Darwisman, S., Simanjuntak, Y. R., Sihombing, S., & Setyawati, A. (2025). Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Human Resource Management: A Systematic Review, Critical Appraisal, and Framework for the Logistics and Transportation Sector. Jurnal Ekonomi Manajemen Sistem Informasi, 6(6), 4351–4360. https://doi.org/10.38035/jemsi.v6i6.6003

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