Current Legal Regulation of Sustainable Logistics in Bulgarian Production Enterprises

This article examines the regulatory and standardization framework of sustainable logistics in manufacturing enterprises, with emphasis on the role of international, European, and corporate mechanisms in promoting sustainable business practices. The analysis covers key international agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, as well as major European Union strategic policies such as the European Green Deal and the sustainable finance framework. Special attention is given to ESG regulations, the Global Reporting Initiative – GRI, and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – CSDDD, which require the integration of sustainability into business strategies in the manufacturing. In addition, the paper reviews applicable management and reporting standards and guidelines, such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 26000, ISO 9001, ISO 20400, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, which support enterprises in implementing sustainable practices, managing resources efficiently, enhancing social responsibility, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.