This study demonstrates algorithms that assist municipal administrations to make the best environmental decisions. The algorithms developed by large alpha-class municipal governments with assistance of department of environmental agency data analyst. Mathematical and econometric modeling techniques as well as optimum solution theories adhered to develop a model, and the criteria is functionality, which reflects a balance between maximum profit, comfort in living circumstances, the environment, and the need to avoid a market failure scenario. The ensuing results allow for the most optimal administrative decisions, such as the rate of environmental taxes. The empirical findings show that higher environmental, social and governance performance and digital finance has improved the corporate financing efficiency, as well as the influence of ESG performance on energy efficiency, all at a 1% significance level.

The article is devoted to the process of digitalization taking place in Russia in the context of the industrial revolution 4.0. The purpose of the article is to consider the process of introducing digital technologies as drivers of the reorganization of the entire way of life of Russian society, the disclosure of the concept of “digital totalitarianism". The process of digitalization affected not only all spheres of the economy, but also significantly affected the development of social institutions and the individual as a participant in this process. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to perform the following tasks: to determine the process of digitalization, to study state projects for digitalization in Russia – “Digital Economy of Russia until 2024”, “Education 2030”, to study the degree of involvement of Russian consumer and business communities in the use of digital platforms; to determine the consequences of the inevitable digital revolution, and what is the role of the state in them. The object of the study is the process of digitalization of the economy and its impact on human activity. The subject of the research is the specific features of the digitalization process that determine the future prospects of interaction between humans and artificial intelligence (neural networks and cybersystems). The hypothesis of the study: total digital transformation in Russia is the only possible scenario for the development and formation of a completely ” new “state based on the” digital economy”, ensuring competitiveness in the global market and improving all spheres of Russian life. The article examines the data on the current level of development of digital technologies in Russia and in the world, identifies the main trends and the most important problems of the development and impact of digital technologies on people.

The article reflects the main aspects of the development of the tourist industry of the Arctic regions. The characteristics of the tourist environment of each of the eight states forming the Arctic are presented. Dynamics of tourist flows of regions is considered. Trends in the further development of Arctic tourism are reflected. The analysis of statistical data on the subject under study is presented, conclusions on the topic are drawn.

The development of innovative technologies in Russian retail is connected with the change of consumers’ relations models. They acquire a new format, accents and technologies of trade presentation change. Nowadays the omni-channel concept replaces the traditional selling concept. The key goal of the paper is to determine the main directions of digitalization in retail. The sub goals are to study the customers’ preferences in the use of digital sales channels and to identify the prospects of creating an information customer base that available for all sales channels. The study was conducted on the basis of statistical analysis methodology. The study results have showed that the omni-channel concept represents an integrated and systematic approach to sales. The modern customers’ tastes and needs are changing very fast and the priority purchase channels are also changing along with them. The desire of a particular person to make a purchase arises as a result of the impact of diverse and multidirectional information. The purchase decision requires access to a sales channel. It can be offline store, online store, mobile devices, social networks, phone call, etc. A seller that uses all possible sales channels gains a significant competitive advantage. The buyer will be guided by the principles of speed, convenience and minimum costs.

Abstract. The paper presents the investigation of iron-containing deposits at water treatment in the Tomsk water supply intake. The chemical composition of the waters facilitates the formation of deposits in a large amount on the territory of the Tom lower course. A large ground water deposit is located here, and it is used for Tomsk water supply. Currently, the deposit obtained at water treatment is discharged in the Kislovka, and this practice causes a serious environmental problem. The ways of deposit usage are offered in the paper, which will sufficiently increase environmental protection measures on the territory of the Tom lower course.