Eco-Driving: The Path to Sustainable Transport Within the Framework of the Green Transition on the Example of the Republic of Belarus

In the article, the authors' definition of the concept “eco-driving” as a practical, quickly implemented and low-cost tool for sustainable transport within the framework of the green transition, combining environmental efficiency (reduced harmful substances emissions), economic efficiency (fuel savings, reduced vehicle maintenance and repair costs, extension of the vehicle components and assemblies service life) and social efficiency (improved road safety, reduced road accidents, formation of an environmental culture) has been clarified and scientifically substantiated. The study covers current issues related to the eco-driving principles, reflects the relationship of eco-driving with sustainable transport, green transition and sustainable development goals. It is proposed to implement the eco-driving business process in the activities of transport organizations of the Republic of Belarus: the proposed business process with the image of a context diagram has been developed; the choice of key criteria for eco-driving assessment has been substantiated; a system for assessing eco-driving and driver motivation has been created; savings from the introduction of eco-driving have been reflected. In order to scale up the project on the introduction of eco-driving in the activities of transport organizations of Belarus, a roadmap with visualization in the form of a Gantt chart has been developed. The results obtained allow us to expand the understanding of eco-driving as a key element of sustainable transport within the framework of the green transition. The introduction of eco-driving in the activities of transport organizations of the Republic of Belarus will contribute to environmental sustainability, increasing economic efficiency, and increasing social responsibility.