Circular economy and ESG principles in enterprise economics
Abstract
The article examines the terminology and essence of the cyclical economy, as well as the relationship of its aspects with the principles of sustainable development. A systematization of the mutual influence of ESG factors and the circular economy is proposed, as well as a review of the risks of transforming the business model to a “closed cycle”. The purpose of the article is to determine the direction of adaptation of scenario forecast economic models for determining the effectiveness of the transition of enterprises to a cyclical economy, taking into account the advantages and dangers of changes. It is noted that the elements of the closed-cycle economy were actively introduced into domestic practice during the Soviet period and it is advisable to adapt this experience to the current market situation, taking into account the best international experience and regional peculiarities in our country. On the basis of the conducted research, the mutually influencing components and indicators of cyclic economy and ESG principles are studied, as well as a set of factors requiring attention and adaptation in research and practical work on the transition of enterprises to a “closed cycle” is proposed in the development of the methodology for constructing economic models for determining the predictive value of business. In conclusion, proposals are made for the further development of methodological support in the field of transformation of enterprises to a cyclical economy, as well as its main advantages.
About the Author
D. Yu. ZakhmatovRussian Federation
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
References
1. Bobylev S.N. Sustainable development: paradigm for the future* // World Economy and International Relations. – 2017. – Vol. 61. – No. 3. – P. 107–113.
2. Semyannikova O.A. Cyclical economy in Russia and foreign countries // Current research. – 2020. – No. 8(11). – P. 115–117.
3. Federal Law No. 89-FZ of 24.06.1998 (as amended on 14.07.2022) “On Production and consumption waste”.
4. Federal Law No. 458-FZ of 29.12.2014 (as amended on 11.06.2021) “On Amendments to the Federal Law "On Production and Consumption Waste", Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation and the Invalidation of Certain Legislative Acts (Provisions of Legislative Acts) of the Russian Federation”.
5. Bazhenova E.E., Vintskevich E.V. Directions of transition to a circular economy in Russia: Scandinavian experience of sustainable development // Managerial accounting. – 2021. – No. 8-3. – P. 587–592.
6. Kudryavtseva O.V., Mitenkova E.N., Solodova M.A. Circular economy as a tool for sustainable development of Russia // The economic revival of Russia. – 2019. – No. 3(61). – P. 115–126.
7. Laryushkin N.A. Problems of transition of modern Russia to a circular economy // Scientific format. – 2020. – No. 6(9). – P. 42–47.
8. The Sustainable Development Goals // United Nations official website. – URL: https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals (date accessed: 26.08.2022).
9. Zakhmatov D.Yu. The attitude of corporate business in the Russian Federation to the management of environmental, social risks, as well as corporate governance risks (ESG risks) // Kazan Economic Bulletin. – 2021. – No. 6(56). – P. 29–38.
10. Bobylev S.N., Solovyova S.V. Circular economy and its indicators for Russia // The world of the new economy. – 2020. – Vol. 14. – No. 2. – P. 63–72.
11. Which indicators are used to monitor the progress towards a circular economy? // Official website of the European Commission. – URL: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/circular-economy/indicators (date accessed: 26.08.2022).
12. Narayanasamy M., Dhanasekaran D., Thajuddin N. Frankia consortium extracts high-value metals from e-waste // Environmental Technology & Innovation. – Vol. 28, 2022.
13. Luca Marrucci, Fabiana Corcelli, Tiberio Daddi, Fabio Iraldo. Using a life cycle assessment to identify the risk of “circular washing” in the leather industry // Resources, Conservation and Recycling. – Vol. 185, 2022.
14. Paola Federica Albizzati, Paola Rocchi, Mattia Cai, Davide Tonini, Thomas Fruergaard Astrup. Rebound effects of food waste prevention: Environmental impacts // Waste Management. Vol. 153, 2022. – P. 138–146.
15. Pakhomova N.V., Richter K.K., Vetrova M.A. Transition to a circular economy and closed supply chains as a factor of sustainable development // Bulletin of St. Petersburg University. Economy. – 2017. – Vol. 33. – No. 2. – P. 244–268.
16. Erik Gomez-Baggethun. Rethinking work for a just and sustainable future // Ecological Economics. – Vol. 200. – 2022.
17. Lomov E.E., Zhukova P.A. Business value as a company management factor (VBM concept) // Innovative economy and society. – 2020. – No. 4(30). – P. 31–36.
18. Sirio Aramonte and Anna Zabai. Sustainable finance: trends, valuations and exposures. BIS Quarterly Review. 20.09.2021. – URL: https://www.bis.org/publ/qtrpdf/r_qt2109v.htm (date accessed: 26.08.2022).
19. Chloe Taylor. ESG will create financial bubbles just like crypto, banking body CEO says. 22.10.2021. – URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/22/esg-will-create-bubbles-and-the-next-amazon-or-tesla-iif.html (date accessed: 26.08.2022).
20. Mikhalenko E., Klimova D., Mankovsky I. Circular economy as a model of the economy of the future // Banking Bulletin. – 2020. – No. 12(689). – P. 42–51.
21. Platonova I.S. Application of circular economy in the sphere of industrial complexes // Economics, Management, Finance: Proceedings of the VIII International Scientific Conference, Krasnodar, February 20–23, 2018. – Krasnodar: Novation, 2018. – P. 49–53.
22. Batova N.N., Tochitskaya I.E., Sachek P.V. Circular economy in agriculture: conceptual features and possibilities of implementation in the Republic of Belarus // Vesci National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Gray agricultural navuk. – 2021. – Vol. 59. – No. 3. – P. 277–291.
23. Eric B. Yiadom, Lord Mensah, Godfred A. Bokpin. Environmental Risk and Foreign Direct Investment: the role of Financial Sector Development // Environmental Challenges. – Vol. 9. – 2022.
24. Kozyr Yu.V. Company value: evaluation and management decisions. – Moscow: Alfa-Press, 2004.
25. Closed-loop economics. Overview of international approaches. Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia on December 29, 2021. – URL: https://www.economy.gov.ru/material/departments/d30/obzory_i_analitika/minekonomrazvitiya_rossii_podgotovil_obzor_mezhdunarodnyh_podhodov_po_ekonomike_zamknutogo_cikla.html.
Review
For citations:
Zakhmatov D.Yu. Circular economy and ESG principles in enterprise economics. Kazan economic vestnik. 2022;(4):5-13. (In Russ.)