Abstract
This article examines the relevance of sustainable development management in logistics. In today’s world, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects are key to ensuring the long-term efficiency and stability of logistics systems. The main goal of the study is to compare sustainable development principles in logistics based on foreign and domestic experience, identify their advantages and disadvantages, and propose ways to effectively apply them in Kazakhstan. The scientific significance lies in presenting an integrated approach to ESG implementation by analyzing logistics systems from a sustainability perspective. The research contributes both theoretically and practically to the intersection of logistics and sustainable development. Foreign companies such as Amazon and Toyota effectively apply logistics sustainability through carbon reduction, “green” transport, automation, and “Lean logistics.” In Kazakhstan, ESG implementation is still emerging. According to PwC, some large companies and government agencies achieve positive results by following environmental standards, saving energy, and adopting digital solutions. The article emphasizes the importance of adapting foreign experience to improve the domestic logistics system and demonstrates Kazakhstan’s contribution to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The value of the research lies in showing how international experience can be adapted to Kazakhstan’s economic and infrastructural context. The results have practical significance for logistics companies, government agencies, and experts in strategic planning, ESG reporting, environmental efficiency, and international standard adaptation.