An Economic and Environmental Assessment of High-Temperature Technologies in the Energy Transition: A Cross-Country Study of Divergent ESG Strategies

Abstract: The paper presents a comparative economic and environmental assessment of high-temperature steam turbine technologies (subcritical, supercritical, ultra-supercritical, and advanced ultra-supercritical cycles) within the energy transition. The research employs a model-based analysis to evaluate the cost of electricity production across countries with divergent environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, reflected in their carbon pricing mechanisms….

Sustainable territorial development of Russia as part of the implementation of the ESG agenda

Abstract: Russia, the world’s largest country, is home to diverse ecosystems but faces challenges reconciling economic growth with environmental sustainability. This article analyses the implementation of SDGs in Russia. We conclude that a new modelling approach is needed to evaluate Russia’s spatial, economic, and ecological impacts and to develop sustainability indicators for policy assessment. This…