Industry 4.0: Exploring the Consequences of Climate Change

Preface
Climate Change: The New Reality of Our Time in the Context of the Transition to Industry 4.0
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I The Impact of Climate Change on the Economy in the Context of Transition to Industry 4.0
1 Influence of Climate Changes on Business Activity and Its Adaptation
	Introduction
	Background and Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion/Recommendations
	References
2 Climate Change as a Global Threat to the World Economy
	Introduction
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
3 Sustainable Development Goal 7 and Sustainable Development Goal 13: Possible Ways of Interactions
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion/Recommendations
	References
4 Climate Change as the Basis for Creating a New Economic Theory
	Introduction
	Background and Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
5 75 Years of Nuclear Testing: Economic Assessment of Environmental Damage
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
6 Mechanisms of Global Warming Impact on the Sustainable Development Goals
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
Part II Climate Change Manifestations at the Territorial Level in Industry 4.0
7 Formation of a Green Economy in Moscow: Opportunities and Prospects
	Introduction
	Materials and Methods
	Results
		Moscow in the Ranking for Sustainable City Development
		Green Energy and Ecological Construction
		Transport
		Green Spaces
		Disposal and Recycling of Waste
		Noise Pollution
		A Survey of MGIMO Students on the Possibilities of Creating a Green Economy in Moscow
	Conclusions/Recommendations
	References
8 Impact of the Phenomenon of Taobao Villages on Local Sustainable Development
	Introduction
		E-Commerce in Rural China
	Materials and Methods
		Literature Review
	Results
		What Is a Taobao Village?
		How Did TV Emerge?
		Porter’s Diamond Model and the Structure of Taobao Villages
		Impact of Local Regulatory Policies
		Factor Check for Chinese Taobao Villages
		Effects of Taobao Villages Development Concerning Sustainable Spatial Development
	Conclusions
	References
9 Prospects for the Transition of the EAEU to a Green Economy: Experience of the European Union for Green Growth of the Eurasian Economic Union and Conditions of Cooperation Between the EAEU and the EU
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
		Eurointegration
		The EAEU
	Conclusions
	References
10 China’s Direct Investment in Alternative Energy Sources in the EU
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
11 India in the System of International Migration: Ecological Aspects of the Population Movement
	Introduction
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
12 Global Challenges of the Beginning of the Digital Age and a Green Perspective for the Development of the Kyrgyz Republic\'s Economy (Institutional and Industrial Aspects)
	Introduction
	Materials and Methods
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
13 Modern Regions on a Path of Sustainable Development: Financial Support of Industry 4.0 as the Basis of Environmental Safety
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
14 Digital Growth Points of the Region’s  Green Economy in Industry 4.0: Finance and Security Issues
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
15 Green Investments as a Vector of Growth of the Region’s Economy in Industry 4.0: Payback Prospects and Contribution to Security
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
Part III The Regulatory Framework for Managing Climate Change in Industry 4.0
16 Integration Mechanisms for Financing Green Economy in the Region in Industry 4.0 for Strategic Security: Public–Private Partnership vs. Clustering
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
17 The Impact of the “European Green Deal” on the Import of Natural Gas from Russia
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
18 Ecological Standards in the Real Estate Market of Russia in the Context of the Digital Economy
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions/Recommendations
	References
19 Systemic Analysis of Economic and Legal Regulation of Foreign Trade Turnover of Energy Resources: Book Review
	Introduction
	Materials
	Methods
	Results
		Foreign Trade Activities and Turnover of Energy Resources: Concepts, Legal Foundations, and Contracting Frameworks
		Factors That Determine the Development of Foreign Trade Activities in the Energy Sphere and of Its Economic-Legal Regulation
		Authority of International Legal Entities and Integration Unions on the Development of Civil Legal Regulation of the Foreign Trade Turnover of Energy Resources
	Conclusion
	References
Part IV Ongoing Industry 4.0 Climate Change Combating Initiatives
20 Corporate Practice of Implementing Measures to Combat Climate Change in the Russian Oil and Gas Companies
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion and Recommendations
	References
21 Digital Transformation of Open-Pit Coal Mining in Russia
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
		An Overview of Autonomous Hauls Usage in Open-Pit Mines Abroad
		Stages of Digital Transformation and Automation of Mining
		Functions of Sub-Systems and Elements of the System
	Conclusions
	References
22 Formation of Strategic Management in the Conditions of Global Ecological Threats
	Introduction
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
23 The Role of Social Cohesion in the Implementation of National Strategies of Climate Change Struggle
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
24 M&E of Environmental Standards Compliance
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Research Results
		M&E of Environment Standards Compliance in Business Practice
		International Organizations’ Provisions on Environmental Standards M&E
			The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
			UN Global Compact on Social Responsibility
			United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
			Equator Principles
		National Practices
	Conclusion
	References
25 Green Industrial Policy in the Context of Industry 4.0
	Introduction
	Methodology and Literature Review
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
26 Preparation of Non-financial Reporting in Modern Conditions: Formalization and Automation
	Introduction
	Methodology
		Formalization as a Prerequisite for Automation
		The Main Characteristics of the Used Approaches to Automation:
	Results
		Analysis of Existing Products Based on Criteria
	Conclusions
	References
27 Economic and Institutional Aspects of Environmental Protection
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
28 PPP as a Tool to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals and Implement the Concept of “Quality Infrastructure Investments”
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
29 Impact of Digital Technologies on the Transition to a “Green Economy”
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
		Impact of Digital Technologies on the Green Economy Transition of the City
		Impact of Digital Technologies on the Transition to a “Green Economy” in the Electricity Sector
		Impact of Digital Technologies on the Transition to a “Green Economy” in Other Industries
		A Survey of Russian and Chinese Students on the Transition to a “Green Economy” and the Effectiveness of Digital Technologies
	Conclusion
	References
30 Geo-Economic Aspects of the “Green Economy” in Industry 4.0
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
		The Main Part
	Conclusion
	References
Part V Financial Aspects of Climate Change Combating Based on Industry 4.0
31 Green Bank Lending in the System of Green Financing
	Introduction
	Background and Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
32 Investing in Greater Environmental Responsibility
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
33 Financial Sector Growth, Consolidation, and New Technologies Make It a Powerful Actor in Tackling Global Environmental Challenges
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
		The Size of the ESG Market
		ESG-Related Instruments and Practices
		Approaches to Incorporation of ESG Principles into Business Models
		Barriers to the Development of ESG Investing
		The Promise of Data Science
		The Examples of Companies Offering AI Solutions for Sustainable Finance
		Risks
		Policy Implications
	Conclusion
	References
34 Financial Provision of Energy Security of Regional Economy in Transition to Industry 4.0
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
35 Financial Support for Circular Initiatives as a Basis for Ensuring the Environmental Safety and Sustainability of the Regional Economy in the Context of Industry 4.0
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
36 Economic Growth vs. Ecological Safety: Financial Consequences of the Transition to Industry 4.0 for Russia’s Regions
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
37 Algorithm for Institutionalization and Financing of Responsible Production and Consumption in Russian Regions in Industry 4.0 in Order to Maintain Environmental Safety
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Method
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
Unresolved Issues of Climate Change Combating as Challenges for Industry 4.0 (Conclusion)
Index