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International Journal of Innovations & Research Analysis (IJIRA) [ Vol. 6 | No. 2(I) | April - June, 2026 ]

Exploring the Role of Leadership Style in Enabling TOGAF as a Driver for Green Software in Logistics

Saravana Kumar Ganesan & Dr. Ruchi Sharma

This study aims to investigate the role of leadership style in enabling The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) to drive sustainability within the logistics sector. The analysis focuses on how transformational, strategic, participative, and adaptive leadership styles influence the adoption and institutionalization of Enterprise Architecture (EA) initiatives. Particular attention is given to the role of leadership in strengthening governance policies and organizational processes through mechanisms such as the Architecture Review Board (ARB), which ensures compliance, oversight, and alignment of EA practices with long-term sustainability objectives. By emphasizing that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related strategies were incorporated or considered in the application design through the ARB during the governance and change management phases, the study highlights how different leadership styles promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration in logistics organizations. This integration not only strengthens decision-making but also embeds sustainability principles systematically into core operations. The researcher distributed a custom questionnaire to the study sample at a rate of 78% valid practitioners. The study used an analytical approach, comparing the results with secondary platforms such as ESG databases to validate them. The study concluded that adaptive and participative leadership styles, along with efficient EA practices and governance, are highly effective, as evidenced by KPIs measured through S&P ESG and CSA scores.

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