Sustainable Logistics and the Role of Blockchain in Advancing Green Material Innovation and ESG Performance: A Case Study of Nanocomposite

with digital governance to advance corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance in the logistics sector. We first detail the synthesis and characterization of a novel magnetic chitosan-clay-carbon nanotube (CS/Clay/CNTs/MNPs) nanocomposite for copper (Cu(II)) ion removal from industrial wastewater. Fabricated via electrospraying, the adsorbent exhibited a high uptake capacity of ۲۹۵.۱ mg/g, followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Freundlich isotherm, and demonstrated excellent magnetic separation and regenerability over multiple cycles. Beyond its technical remediation capability, this research positions the technology within a next-generation ESG governance framework enhanced by blockchain and smart contracts. We demonstrate how the operational data generated, such as adsorption efficiency, waste reduction, and lifecycle performance, serves as critical, verifiable input for ESG metrics and reporting. Furthermore, we explore how blockchain technology provides an immutable, transparent ledger for tracking sustainable practices across supply chains, while smart contracts enable the automation of ESG-linked financing, compliance verification, and performance-based incentives. A detailed case study of “EcoInnovate Solutions” illustrates that adopting such an integrated system delivers not only superior environmental outcomes but also tangible economic benefits through reduced liability, lower operational costs, and enhanced stakeholder trust. This work provides a replicable model for evaluating and implementing green technologies, demonstrating that their full strategic value is realized when technical innovation is coupled with transparent, technology-driven governance aligned with contemporary ESG imperatives.

کلیدواژه ها:

ESG (Environmental ، Social ، and Governance) ، Blockchain ، Smart Contracts ، Nanocomposite Adsorbent ، Sustainable Logistics ، Corporate governance