The article is devoted to the research and analysis of the concept of sustainable development, with an emphasis on the use of environmental ratings and indices to assess sustainability at the national and global levels. The introduction of the concept of sustainable development into the development strategies of countries makes consideration of this issue extremely relevant. The Russian Federation, possessing significant areas, reserves of natural resources and biodiversity, faces unique challenges and opportunities in the field of sustainable development. To achieve these goals, the article examines various aspects of environmental ratings and environmental indices in assessing sustainable development used in the world and the Russian Federation. At the end of the article, the directions of application of environmental ratings and indices in Russia are formulated.
environmental economics, environmental rating, environmental index, sustainable development, ESG
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