In modern conditions of globalization and environmental challenges, the greening of enterprise activities, in particular in the areas of trade and logistics, is of particular importance. This article reveals the essence of the ecological characteristics of trade and logistics enterprises as important business entities that have a significant impact on the environment. It analyzes the main sources of environmental pressure associated with the operation of logistics centers, including air pollution from vehicle emissions, the generation of packaging waste, high energy consumption, noise pollution, and soil degradation. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the role of transport infrastructure and warehouses as centers of increased anthropogenic load. The necessity of introducing environmentally safe technologies, environmental management systems, energy-efficient solutions, and comprehensive monitoring of enterprise impacts on the environment is emphasized. It is pointed out that successful greening is possible only if technical innovations, organizational changes and improvement of the environmental culture of personnel are combined. The article also examines the experience of individual enterprises in implementing sustainable practices, such as waste sorting and recycling, the use of electric transport, the implementation of a green logistics system, the use of renewable energy sources, the use of eco-labeling of goods and the optimization of transport routes. The main barriers to greening activities are identified: lack of funding, low environmental awareness of management personnel, limited regulatory and legal framework, weak interest of enterprise owners in long-term environmental investments and the absence of a system of state incentives. It is concluded that an integrated approach combining environmental, economic and social aspects is necessary to ensure the sustainable functioning of trade and logistics centers. Environmental modernization of logistics and trade processes should become a key component of national environmental policy and responsible resource management.
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