Abstract:
The relevance of the research topic is due to the significant impact of environmental factors on the world economy, in particular, the shipping industry, and increased attention from investors, regulators, employees and other stakeholders to the environmental aspects of the activities of transport and logistics companies. The article is devoted to the improvement of the methodological and methodical foundations of the development of the corporate strategy of transport companies, taking into account the environmental criteria of sustainable development, based on the analysis of the practical experience of shipping and logistics companies, and the study of new approaches to financing investing in projects directed to the solution of environmental problems in the shipping industry. The practical experience of development the corporate strategy by shipping and logistics companies taking into consideration environmental factors is systematized. The role of The Poseidon's Principles in financing investments related to solving environmental problems in the shipping industry and new instruments for financing investments in projects related to solving environmental problems in shipping based on long-term debt financing are determined. A universal structure of environmental criteria for sustainable development of shipping and logistics companies is proposed. The most important environmental factors for shipping and logistics companies include: emission reduction, wastewater treatment system, decarbonization of supply chains, green fuel and promotion of ship recycling. To finance projects related to solving environmental problems, it is advisable to attract long-term investments through the targeted issuance of corporate green bonds. The integration of environmental criteria into the strategic management of the enterprise helps to ensure a balance between achieving profit and preserving nature, improving the lives of employees and maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility.
