The popularity of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)-investing is growing rapidly all over the world. More and more investors are moving from the traditional investment paradigm to investing based on the principles of environmental social corporate responsibility. One of the most affected by this trend is the energy industry. The report discusses the possibilities of applying methods of digitalization of corporate culture to increase the attractiveness of enterprises in the energy industry for ESG investment. The study is based on the use of such methods of scientific knowledge as dialectical, a combination of historical and logical unity, structural analysis, traditional methods of economic analysis and synthesis, a review of both scientific sources describing ESG investment and the practical implementation of ESG approaches in the practice of corporations is carried out. The results are based on an analysis of current corporate policies and the implementation of ethical policies in corporate social reporting. The article provides an overview of theoretical studies in relation to corporate non-financial reporting and the principles of responsible investment, provides statistical data on the attitude of investors towards ESG investment, analyzes the best practices of energy companies in digitalization, improving corporate culture to make them more attractive for ESG investment.

Subject. This article discusses the change in approaches to the preparation of corporate reporting in the context of sanctions. Objectives. The article aims to analyze changes in the information policy of Russian corporations. Methods. For the study, we used a comparative analysis. Results. Based on the analysis of the results of the anti-Russian sanctions, the article finds that they are forcing corporations to maintain a balance between the concealment of private information about shareholders and top managers and the need to conduct an information policy aimed at attracting investors. Conclusions. Currently, the main efforts of the Russian corporate sector pursue the objective to protect shareholders and members of governance bodies from sanctions threats.

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Subject. This article discusses the change in the foreign policy situation and the escalation of military tensions. Objectives. The article aims to identify the factors influencing the situation on the global arms market. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, and forecasting. Results. The article finds that technological, economic, foreign policy factors, including lobbying and sanctions, as well as the coronavirus pandemic and military conflicts, have had a significant impact on the development of the global arms market. Despite a slight slowdown during the coronavirus pandemic, the arms market has been characterized by steady growth over the past decade. Conclusions. Currently, the increase in the number of brush fires encourages the increase in military expenditures and the saturation of the world arms market.