A Systematic Literature Review of Green Supply Chain Practices in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
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The rapid development of the electric vehicle (EV) sector has made sustainability one of the main strategic priorities, not only in the reduction of tailpipe emissions but also in the supply chain as a whole. This research paper provides insights about Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) within the EV industry through systematic literature review as the research methodology. About 20 peer-reviewed articles are studied in this process published between 2015 and 2025 according to PRISMA guidelines. The literature consisted of peer-reviewed scholarly articles and industry reports, which were examined to derive the common GSCM practices, drivers of adoption, barriers, and the results of implementation. The results indicate that the regulatory pressure, market need, technological innovation, and supply chain teamwork are a strong push factor to GSCM adoption whereas high cost, supply chain complexity, resource dependency and regulatory fragmentation act as a constraint to implementation. The review finds that successful GSCM implementation improves environmental performance, operational efficiency, risk resilience and competitive advantage as a strategic guide to industry practitioners and policymakers.
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