Headings of the journal
"Economics and Management"

Annotation: The subject of research in the article is the policy directions of maintaining ecological balance in the European region, including through the mechanism of public-private partnerships. The purpose of the work is to study the status and trends of measures in the European Union (EU) to create a “green” economy. The article examines both measures to decarbonize the European economy and the forms of EU policy in this area, as well as typical examples of public-private partnerships and their role in ensuring the “green transformation” of the European region. The research is based on an integrated approach to the consideration of socio-economic problems of regional develop- ment of the EU, which includes systematic comparative analysis, economic and statistical method. As a result of the research, the structure of the planned decarbonization of the region has been determined, its main goals, objectives and forms have been identified, and the areas of work of public-private partnerships in this area have been char- acterized. The role of the planned innovations in the further socio-economic development of the region is studied.

Annotation: The study examines the theoretical and methodological foundations for assessing the reliability of counterparties. Economic relations are becoming increasingly complex and diverse in the modern world. Companies interact with a large number of suppliers, clients and other partners. In this regard, there is a need to assess the reliability of potential counterparties in order to minimize the risks associated with joint activities. The relevance of this procedure for potential partners is to ensure the economic security of the business. The work provides the author’s definition of the term “unscrupulous” counterparty, and highlights its distinctive features. The scientific article proposes two author’s algorithms for checking counterparties for their reliability: independent and using modern automated system products. As an example of a modern automated system product, the author considers the functional capabilities of the ecosystem for managing the Saby Profile business within the framework of counterparty verification. The author’s conclusions contribute to the systematization of approaches to conducting counterparty verification for their reliability in order to protect against financial risks.

Annotation: The study clarifies the conceptual uncertainty of “smart settlements” (whether cities or villages) by proposing a new economic categorization system for Russia’s sustainable regional development. Despite widespread academic and governmental interest, this area suffers from definitional inconsistencies and unclear public-private responsi- bility distribution. The research develops a five-tier classification system: Internet settlements (basic connectivity), E-platform villages (online commerce communities), Smart agro-settlements (technology-enhanced agriculture), Smart manufacturing settlements (cyber-physical production hubs), and Resource settlements (natural resources and data centres). Each category is analysed through technological requirements, economic potential, and im- plementation challenges using Russian and international examples, particularly from China. Key findings reveal that successful “smart settlements” require diversified economic activities, strong inter-regional connectivity, and careful consideration of geographical factors. The proposed system provides a framework for developing targeted strategies, optimizing resources, and creating sustainable agglomeration economies.

Annotation: The article analyzes the state of the state program for reforming the housing and communal services of the Rus- sian Federation, noting the importance and complexity of problems in one of the significant areas of the country’s socio-economic infrastructure, which directly affects the standard and quality of life of the population. The authors identified the main problems in the housing and communal services that require reform, upd ated the goals and directions of the current state program for reforming the housing and communal services , and analyzed modern forms of private sector participation that allow not only to accelerate the pace of modernization, but also to intro- duce elements of commercial efficiency into the industry. An analysis of the current state of the Russian Federation’s housing and communal services reform program was conducted, and the main systemic problems of the housing and communal services requiring reform were identified: financial, infrastructural, organizational, legal, and social. Addressing these identified issues requires not just targeted adjustments, but a profound systemic transformation. The effectiveness of programmatic measures to reform the housing and communal services in the Russian Federa- tion has been assessed, and positive reform momentum has been noted. The prospects for the development of the state program for housing and communal services reform in the Russian Federation are analyzed, and the a se t of directions for its development, taking into account adaptation to modern economic realities have been proposed.

Annotation: The article considers the synergistic effect of the implementation of the sustainable development concept in the process of creating lean management on the basis of multi-industry enterprises in Russia, as well as the role and specificity of popular ESG ratings in the activities of domestic companies. The study raises the problem of the lack of a single legislatively established methodology for rating organizations implementing the principles of sustainable development, as well as the regulatory and legal consolidation of such ranking approaches. The subject of this article is the process of embedding the concept of sustainable development, its tools and ratings in lean management of companies that seek to optimize production in accordance with national projects, improve their financial and non-financial indicators. The results of the work are the analyzed specifics of the forming of popular domestic ESG ratings, the dynamics of the implementation of the national project “Labor Productivity”, the clarification of the concept of “lean management”, and proposed approaches to improving the efficiency of implementing the principles of lean production and sustainable development in the social sphere. Research meth- ods are analysis, comparison, synthesis, induction, systematization. The scientific study was conducted as part of the implementation of the project “A Complex of Podcasts Reflecting the Experience of Domestic Companies in Implementing the ESG Agenda” with the support of a grant from the Moscow Witte University, the results of which were presented on January 27, 2025.