Study on the Sustainability Evaluation Method of Logistics Parks Based on Emergy

• Main Authors: Cui Wang, Hongjun Liu, Li’e Yu, Hongyan Wang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
• Series: Processes
• Subjects: emergy; logistics parks; sustainability
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/8/10/1247

To improve the sustainable development ability of logistics parks, this study constructs a sustainability evaluation method of logistics parks based on emergy; analyzes the input (energy, land, investment, equipment, information technology, and human resources) and output (income and waste) of logistics parks from the perspective of emergy; studies the characteristics of the emergy flow of logistics parks; and constructs the function, structure, ecological efficiency, and sustainable development indexes of logistics parks. The basic situation, resource efficiency, and environmental friendliness of the logistics parks are comprehensively evaluated from the emergy point of view. On this basis, targeted decision suggestions are provided for the sustainable development of logistics parks. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the method are verified by an example. This study reveals the internal relationship among economic, environmental, and social benefits of logistics parks through emergy and provides theoretical and methodological support for the sustainable development of logistics parks.