Russian retail ESG transformations development
https://doi.org/10.26425/1816-4277-2022-9-72-80
Abstract
The article analyse the formation of the sustainable development paradigm and the ESG agenda in Russia. The activities of the largest Russian retailers: leaders in sustainable development and companies with a weaker position in this area is revealed. The relationship between the form of the company and its position in the ESG ratings has been noted. Thus, companies that are required to provide information publicly are higher in level than non-public ones. A characteristic feature of passing the ESG rating assessment is getting high scores in terms of the G-aspect and the E-aspect associated with the demands of the modern market. The authors recommended deepening activities in the field of sustainable development in terms of training employees in digital and environmental competencies, and to strengthen communication strategies regarding the ESG agenda of the largest retailers.
About the Authors
V. A. Edemskaya
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Graduate Student,
Moscow
E. D. Davydova
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Graduate Student,
Moscow
Ph. I. Sukhov
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Tech.), Assoc. Prof. at the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering,
Moscow
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Edemskaya V.A., Davydova E.D., Sukhov P.I. Russian retail ESG transformations development. Vestnik Universiteta. 2022;(9):72-80. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26425/1816-4277-2022-9-72-80
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