scholarly journals Features of implementation and development of circular economy in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-314
Author(s):  
Olha Podra ◽  
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Maryna Samsonenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Companies ◽  
Negative Factors ◽  
Domestic Companies

The article is devoted to the study of circular economy, its concept; the main circular business-models, their essence and advantages in the practical application based on the analysis of researches of their introduction and use in the world and domestic companies are analyzed; features of the development of circular economy in Ukraine in disclosure of researches of sources of financing of innovative activity and a share of innovative enterprises in general scale are revealed; the expediency of introduction of energy-efficient and energy-saving technologies at the enterprises within the limits of socially responsible production is substantiated. The results of the study showed that the development of the circular economy in Ukraine is at a much lower level compared to the world, due to negative factors such as ignorance of the population and entrepreneurs the necessity of circular economy transition, lack of full and perfect legislation, the unpreparedness of enterprises change in favor of environmental friendliness. However, it is still an enterprise that is ready to act and change by implementing environmental solutions, such as energy-efficient technologies, thus contributing to its competitive position. In the context of the need to move to a circular economy, scientists, politicians, businesses, consumers, public and international organizations are increasingly studying the basic principles and models, as well as their possible implementation and features of use. In addition, both domestic and international companies are trying to be socially responsible and implement energy-efficient technologies that reduce the consumption of energy resources, economic resources, increase the competitiveness of production. This means that both foreign and domestic companies, at the same time, must clearly understand the methods, ways, and opportunities to achieve the most competitive position as a socially responsible enterprise. Therefore, based on examples of implementation of methods and solutions in the field of circular economy in global companies, as well as using their experience, knowledge and skills, Ukrainian companies will be able to achieve at least the same level of social responsibility. However, it should be understood that these actions should be legally protected, which should serve as a regulatory framework developed by the state. Only with such bilateral work can Ukrainian enterprises and Ukraine in general become an example to follow for other countries.

scholarly journals Imperatives for the formation and development of the circular economy and global waste management

2021 ◽  
Vol 255 ◽  
pp. 01034
Author(s):  
Inna Khomenko ◽  
Marina Vuychenko ◽  
Maryna Gomeniuk ◽  
Yurii Mazur ◽  
Oksana Haidai
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Ecological Problem ◽  
Circular Model ◽  
The World ◽  
Waste Accumulation

The world ecological problem of waste accumulation, environmental pollution and the need to develop a circular economy are described. The aim of the article is to show the advantage of using a circular economy in the management of the national economy. It is substantiated that resource management should radically change from a linear model of accept-use-dispose to a more stable, circular model. It is proved that the principles of circular economy are not based on the management of material and waste flows, but on more valuable methods, such as maintenance, recycling and reuse. Different models of circular economy and their shortcomings are considered. Based on practical world experience in implementing the concept of circular economy, 5 main circular business models are identified. It has been established that circular supply chains that minimize waste and seek to reuse, repair and recycle where waste cannot be prevented should be more sustainable than the linear systems they replace. It was found that in the absence of effective resource management, the current environmental situation will lead to fatal consequences, which confirms the need for public administration to ensure the use of a circular economy.

Towards Eco-circular economy worldwide

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergiu Șișcan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Ecological Crisis ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
The World ◽  
Problematic Issue ◽  
Smart Technologies

<p>Nowadays the global ecological crisis continues aggravating. The environmental issues are on agenda, getting increased public attention (e.g. protests caused by waste problems and climate change all around the world). Depleting resources, trash mountains, garbage islands, toxic emissions etc. require change of economy model from linear (resource extraction-production-usage-throwing away) to the circular one (recycled resource-production-usage-recycling). More than that, multiple waste use as well as resources reuse may bring to business and economy billions of dollars.</p><p>The very idea of recycle is practiced in the world since long ago. However, it has been done by few resources (collection of waste paper, scrub metal, glass bottles etc.) without shaping an economic system as a whole.</p><p>Another problematic issue is that the recycling does not always means to be ecological. The mode of recycling in countries with low eco-standards results in heavy pollution (e.g. e-waste “recycling” by fire at open air in Africa, India leads to emission of toxins; ship recycling in Bangladesh leads to polluted beaches and water). Methods of recycling in developing countries often are primitive and may be dangerous. Sometimes, entrepreneurs from developed countries are responsible for such state of affairs. They send legally or illegally part of wastes for that primitive recycling in developing countries. It is important to have awareness of the fact that everything is interdependent. If one part of the Earth is full of toxins and harmful fumes, its other part is inevitably affected over time. It is necessary to carry out recycling in all countries establishing strict environmental laws worldwide, and to make it based on smart technologies.</p><p>Circular economy in its narrowest sense is an economy that simply processes waste.<br>A serious change in business models, public mentality and government policies is necessary to get to environmentally friendly economy. It aims at lengthening the use cycle of goods (e.g. clothes, mobile phones) and minimizing the personal waste of every citizen. The EU household’s food waste was estimated to be 47 million tons (EU FUSIONS, 2016). “More than 30% of clothes in Europeans’ wardrobes have not been used for at least a year. Once discarded, over half the garments are not recycled but end up in mixed household waste and are sent to incinerators or landfill” (EPRS, 2019). YouGov Omnibus research: a third (34%) of respondents of Singapore have thrown away an item of clothing after wearing it just once. (YouGov, 2017).</p><p>Thus, effective circular economy is not just about re-processing and saving resources but, first, emphasizes its focus on greening environment and reducing waste as it is, becoming an eco-circular economy. Secondly, it calls forth measures at not only national or regional level, but also proceeding from “Earth is our common home”, worldwide.</p>

Youth Preferences and Sensory Experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Мария Сергеевна Бордунова ◽  
Елизавета Дмитриевна Звегинцева ◽  
Людмила Павловна Липатова
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drink ◽  
World Market ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Sensory Experiences ◽  
Coffee Beans ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Companies ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Market Saturation ◽  
Negative Factors

Кофе - один из наиболее активно потребляемых на данный момент напитков. Сегодня производством и обработкой кофейных зерен занимаются более 70 стран мира. По данным ФАО, Бразилия и Вьетнам на протяжении многих лет занимают лидирующие позиции по производству кофе. При этом отмечается, что продажи кофе снижаются из-за насыщения рынка и других негативно влияющих факторов, таких как привычки к чаю или безалкогольным напиткам, увеличение неравенства доходов и проблемы со здоровьем. Авторами был проведен анализ ассортимента кофе на мировом рынке, включая элитные и эксклюзивные сорта кофе. Рассмотрены основные потоки производства и импорта кофейных зерен по странам мира, рассмотрены основные поставщики и производители кофе. Проведена экономическая и органолептическая оценка напитков кофе, оценка технологии производства некоторых брендов кофе, производящих зерновой, молотый, растворимый и капсульный кофе. Оценены преимущества и недостатки рассмотренных брендов, отмечено, что для придания потребительских свойств продукции мировые компании закупают кофейные зерна у поставщиков, обжаривают их и соединяют в различные купажи. В статье проанализированы предпочтения потребителей кофе в различных странах и способы удовлетворения данных предпочтений, проведено исследование среди студентов для определения потребительских предпочтений в разных видах кофе. Coffee is one of the most actively consumed beverages at the moment. Today, more than 70 countries are engaged in the production and processing of coffee beans. According to the FAO, Brazil and Vietnam have been leading coffee producers for many years. At the same time, it is noted that coffee sales are declining due to market saturation and other negative factors, such as tea or soft drink habits, increasing income inequality and health problems. Coffee production is based on two varieties of coffee beans: Robusta and Arabica. Based on this, the analysis of the range of coffee on the world market, including elite and exclusive varieties of coffee, was carried out. This article also examines the main flows of production and import of coffee beans in the countries of the world, the main suppliers and producers of coffee are considered. Today, in the coffee market, you can find a huge number of brands that offer coffee in various forms. An economic and organoleptic assessment was carried out, as well as an assessment of the production technology of some coffee brands that produce grain, ground, instant and capsule coffee. The advantages and disadvantages of the considered brands are noted. It was found that to give consumer properties of products, global companies buy coffee beans from suppliers, fry them and combine them into various blends. The article analyzes the preferences among coffee consumers in different countries and the ways to meet these preferences. Additionally, a study was conducted among students to determine the preferences of coffee consumers.

scholarly journals The concept of a circular economy in the context of sustainable development

Ekonomika APK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 318 (4) ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
Inna Gryshova ◽  
Kateryna Nesterova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Regulatory Policy ◽  
The State ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The World ◽  
Economic Tools

The purpose of the article is to identify key differences between the circularity and sustainability of the system, to develop the systematization of the circular economy principles, innovative business models aimed to ensure it, as well as regulatory measures of public authorities to stimulate and support circular economy taking into account a progressive foreign experience. Research methods. In the course of the research the method of comparative analysis (assessment of measures of state regulatory policy in some countries of the world), abstract-logical method (problem statement, substantiation of conclusions), monographic method (analysis of evolution of national and foreign scientists works on circular economy), dialectical methods of cognition were used. Research results. The peculiarities of the circular economy are highlighted, it is emphasized that the circularity of the system and sustainability are interrelated concepts, but not identical. It is determined that the circular economy is a set of economic tools and methods used to ensure the sustainable development of the system. It is substantiated that the introduction of a circular economic model requires a change or adaptation of current business models according to new conditions and needs of housekeeping. The main measures of the state regulatory policy of some countries of the world to support and stimulate such business models are analyzed. Scientific novelty. The theoretical basics of the circular economy have been further developed, the purpose of which is to ensure sustainable development by optimizing the use of resource potential and innovative business models with systematic governmental support. Practical significance. It is proved that the development of a circular economic model is impossible without an active state regulatory policy. The measures of the state regulatory policy on support of circular business models are offered. Tabl.: 2. Refs.: 20.

Methods of Published Articles on Digital Economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 213-233
Author(s):  
Luciana Aparecida Barbieri da Rosa ◽  
Maria Carolina Martins-Rodrigues ◽  
Tais Pentiado Godoy ◽  
Waleska Yone Yamakawa Zavatti Campos ◽  
Larissa Cristina Barbieri
Keyword(s):  
International Research ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
New Business ◽  
Global Companies ◽  
New Business Models

The digital economy is changing the way business is done and is showing tremendous potential for organisational progress and global influence.As innovative products and service offerings make the world more competitive,if created properly, digital connectivity will be able to provide new business models and faster entries into global markets (Anderson, Wladawsky-Berger,2016).This gives rise to important issues pertaining to consolidation of practices, implementation of relevant issues across global companies, and many more. Appropriate answers can be searched for these questions in the international research databases on the digital economy like Scopus and Web of Science. Research contributions of authors demonstrating scientific completeness are of great important here. Also important are databases that have been adequately cited.

Circular business models: level of maturity

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1043-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Sehnem ◽  
Lucila M.S. Campos ◽  
Dulcimar José Julkovski ◽  
Carla Fabiana Cazella
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Model Design ◽  
Biological Cycle ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze circular business models of Brazilian companies. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyzed 105 business models of adopting companies from the perspective of the circularity of resources. These were classified as analytical sector category, business model design aligned with sustainability, sustainable practices adopted, level of maturity of business models and determinants of the circularity of resources. Findings The results show that companies belonging to the service sector predominate, which, above all, offer the virtualization of processes, sharing, ecological products, socially responsible and emphasis on recycling. Of these, 92.38 percent were already aligned with the sustainability assumptions, which contribute decisively to the operationalization in a circular perspective. Therefore, the materialization of the circular economy (CE) in Brazil is occurring, although there is potential for a stronger engagement with the determinants of the CE, especially in the perspective of the biological cycle and in the short cycles of technical levels. Originality/value In addition, the authors promote advances in the maturity levels of business models to optimize the optimal level, where processes are predictable, critically analyzed and continuously improved.

scholarly journals Innovative Development in the Sphere of Trade

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (517) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
H. Y. Luchko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Domestic Companies

The article is aimed at examining the innovation activity of the world-wide and domestic companies in the sphere of trade; identifying global trends in the innovative development of trading companies in the context of the coronavirus pandemic; development of recommendations for further development and increase of the level of innovation by domestic companies in the sphere of trade, taking into account world trends. The latest data on Ukraine’s positions in the competitiveness and innovation activity ratings are considered and analyzed. The peculiarities of innovative development of both world-wide and domestic companies in the sphere of trade are researched. By analyzing activities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic of the world’s most successful companies in the sphere of trade along with the companies – innovative leaders among retailers, it was possible to determine the main directions of innovative development in the world. It is also defined that companies seeking to become the strongest in innovation, taking into account the situation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, mostly prefer the frontline analytics, digital design and technology platforms. The article analyzes the current status and defines the main trends in the innovative development of domestic business entities in the sphere of trade. In the context of the crisis associated with the coronavirus outbreak, only those companies that are capable to create sustainable competitive advantages will take hold on the market. Trading companies need to focus on being open to innovation and digital transformation and changing existing business models accordingly to a more sustainable ones. The article develops recommendations for further development and increase of the level of innovation by domestic business entities in the sphere of trade, taking into account world-wide trends.

CLOSED-LOOP BUSINESS MODELS AS A MODERN APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
A. P. DROZDOVA ◽  
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S. M. MOLCHANOVA ◽  
A. V. SAMOYLOV ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
World Community ◽  
Sustainable Economic Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The article notes the impact of urbanization and industrialization on the deterioration of the ecological situation, the formation of a destructive way of thinking and the emergence of economic, social and political problems in the world community. The necessity of minimizing the negative consequences of production processes through a closed life cycle of a product through reduction, processing and reuse is revealed. The features of the implementation of modern business models by a circular economy in sectors of the economy, focusing on a circular approach to energy and material resources, positively affecting the sustainable development of man and nature, are considered. Attention is paid to the issues of reverse logistics, industrial ecosystems, business models of a system of products and services, innovative business models of a closed cycle in the concept of a circular economy. The special role of the concept of Industry 4.0 and the impact of digital transformation on manufacturing industries is highlighted. The need for joint efforts of the world community to create a global system of a closed economy with opportunities for waste processing, climatic efficiency was emphasized on the example of the experience of some countries. The authors propose the provision of benefits to enterprises participating in the circular chain and the improvement of innovative and digital technologies for sustainable economic development.

scholarly journals Процессы дигитализации как драйвер экономического развития: опыт мировых и российских крупнейших компаний

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-23
Author(s):  
Елена Андреева ◽  
Павел Глухих ◽  
Сергей Красных
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Corporate Strategies ◽  
Global Challenges ◽  
The World ◽  
Domestic Companies

Под влиянием быстроменяющихся технологических условий инструментом конкурентной борьбы становится дигитализация бизнеса. Целью исследования является выявление роли глобальных вызовов как драйвера дигитализации и оценка ее вклада в развитие крупнейших публичных компаний мира. На основе теории конкурентоспособности и адаптации разработана модель классификации компаний по лидерству и динамике прибыли. Применялся индикативный анализ показателей 946 крупнейших компаний за 2007-2018 гг. Выявлены 4 типа крупнейших компаний, использующих стратегии дигитализации, характеризующие конкурентоспособность, специализацию, регион. The article focuses on the issue of global technological challenges appearing in companies. The objective of the investigation is to identify the role of global challenges as a source of digitalization, analyze the largest companies as a special form of the digitalization manifestation and assess the contribution of digitalization processes into the development of the global and Russian largest companies. The theories of competitiveness and adaptation are the methodological background. Global business- trends were determined by analyzing the largest companies. To define the corporate strategies of leadership and the digitalization role, the model for the largest companies classification by leadership and profit dynamics was developed. The indicative analysis of the world largest companies financial and market indicators was used as the research method. The research model was tested on the basis of 964 largest companies indicators, included into the Forbes «Global 2000», within the period of 2007-2018. As a result of the study four types of the largest companies with special characteristics (intra-branch competitiveness, companies specialization, region of location) were determined. The digitalization is proved to be the driver of the economic development: the companies strategically using the digitalization of business are or are becoming the market leaders with the above-average profit dynamics. The digitalization affects on the companies competitiveness, and they choose or have to follow one of the following strategies: start to introduce into certain elements of current business processes; expand digitalization, launch additional business models or provide leadership by using digitalization in key business processes. Not to loose in the competition for the strategically important markets of the future for Russia, it is recommended for domestic companies to develop and implement the tools for regular monitoring of the leading companies digitalization and methods for predicting the translation of the advanced digitalization elements as part of the STI strategy.

Analysis Criteria for Choosing Energy Efficient High-Quality Light Sources and Luminaires

2018 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Gennady Ya. Vagin ◽  
Eugene B. Solntsev ◽  
Oleg Yu. Malafeev
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Eu Directive ◽  
The World ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Energy Labelling

The article analyses critera applying to the choice of energy efficient high quality light sources and luminaires, which are used in Russian domestic and international practice. It is found that national standards GOST P 54993–2012 and GOST P 54992– 2012 contain outdated criteria for determining indices and classes of energy efficiency of light sources and luminaires. They are taken from the 1998 EU Directive #98/11/EU “Electric lamps”, in which LED light sources and discharge lamps of high intensity were not included. A new Regulation of the European Union #874/2012/EU on energy labelling of electric lamps and luminaires, in which these light sources are taken into consideration, contains a new technique of determining classes of energy efficiency and new, higher classes are added. The article has carried out a comparison of calculations of the energy efficiency classes in accordance with GOST P 54993 and with Regulation #874/2012/EU, and it is found out that a calculation using GOST P 54993 gives underrated energy efficiency classes. This can lead to interdiction of export for certain light sources and luminaires, can discredit Russian domestic manufacturer light sources and does not correspond to the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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