An ESG Training Framework For Managers In Duqm’s Refinery And Drydock Industries: A Conceptual Model Based By Systematic Review

Abstract

This study develops an ESG educational framework for managers in Duqm’s refinery and drydocks industries, addressing three objectives: (1) assessing ESG’s impact on logistics sustainability, (2) evaluating training’s role in ESG adoption, and (3) identifying effective pedagogical interventions. A systematic literature review (PRISMA) of 90 peer-reviewed sources (2010-2025) from Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect revealed four key themes. First, ESG integration in heavy industries remains uneven, with environmental metrics overshadowing social governance. Second, significant competency gaps persist in translating ESG principles into operational decisions. Third, blended pedagogical approaches (experiential learning, digital modules) show superior efficacy compared to traditional training. Fourth, successful frameworks require adaptation to SEZD’s unique regulatory and ecological context. The findings demonstrate that effective ESG education must move beyond compliance to foster adaptive leadership, emphasizing context-specific decision-making and organizational embedding of sustainability principles. The study contributes a novel framework for industrial ESG training those balances global standards with local operational realities. Practical implications include recommendations for SEZD policymakers to develop localized ESG indicators and implement dual-loop training systems integrating formal instruction with real-time workflow applications. Future research should explore digital tools for scaling ESG education and power dynamics in sustainability knowledge transfer.