Fedchenko E.A.

Doctor of Economic Sciences (Advanced Doctor), Professor, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Financial Control and Treasury Department, Russia

Green building in the ESG agenda for sustainable development of Russia: conditions and trends

https://doi.org/10.58224/2618-7183-2024-7-3-9
Abstract
To achieve the sustainable development goals proclaimed by the UN, we need to use more green building technologies that meet the principles of sustainable development, increase energy efficiency and achieve the environmental direction of the country’s ESG transformation. The authors consider the main problems and directions of green building in the Russian Federation. The study highlights the main limiting factors to develop green building in the domestic building industry. It was revealed that the main ones are related to the inconsistency of legal regulation, lack of demand from consumers, lack of specialists in the field of green building, assessment and certification of green objects. The study found that no more than a third of the country’s population knows about green building, only 20% are aware of the need for environmental certification of buildings, and only 6% of the population require this certification when purchasing housing. At the same time, the development of green building is hampered by difficulties with import substitution of green technologies and green building materials. The purpose of the study is to analyze the conditions and trends for green building development in the Russian Federation. The scientific research hypothesis is to introduce the ESG principles into building as an effective approach for sustainable development in Russia. The main conclusion of the study is to develop incentive tools for transition to green building technologies and green certification of building projects. The results of the study will contribute to the expansion of green building projects in the domestic building industry.
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ESG-security of Urban Economy in the Concept of Sustainable Development

https://doi.org/10.58224/2618-7183-2023-6-3-47-58
Abstract
The article considers the importance of ESG-security of the urban economy, reveals the relevance of this area of research, analyzes foreign and domestic environmental standards. Also, an analysis was made of the use of certification in the Russian market, the territories where "green" objects predominate were considered, and it was also considered what results "green" construction brought to these objects. Within the framework of scientific work, an analysis of the attitude of the state to envi-ronmental safety was carried out using the developed standards and national projects as an example, and improvement measures were proposed.
The development of cities is accompanied by constant construction. This development cannot be stopped; accordingly, it is impossible to stop the expansion of territories through construction, which in one way or another implies an impact on the environment. But this impact can be minimized and balanced with the help of "green" building. It will help reduce the risk of environmental pollution and the negative impact on the person himself. Understanding the need to create ESG security will help prevent an environmental crisis.
Awareness of the state of ecology today is present both among the population and the state, which is a positive trend on the way to improving the environment and people's lives. Despite the fact that this understanding has appeared relatively recently, it is actively gaining popularity abroad and in Russia, however, it must be instilled, including in the population at the regional and local levels, and not only in large cities. It must be learned that the use of environmentally friendly consumables in construction will help create a better future for us and future generations, without requiring large investments.
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