A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING THE EFFICIENCY OF GREEN INNOVATIONS IN METALLURGICAL ENTERPRISES: EVIDENCE FROM NKMK JSC
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20691822Keywords:
Green innovations, metallurgical industry, NKMK JSC, efficiency assessment, environmental and economic efficiency, resource conservation, energy efficiency, sustainable development, innovation management, industrial enterprise.Abstract
This article explores the theoretical and methodological foundations for assessing the efficiency of green innovations
in metallurgical industry enterprises and presents a practical analysis based on the case of NKMK JSC. The study
substantiates the importance of a comprehensive approach to evaluating green innovations in metallurgical enterprises,
emphasizing that assessment should encompass not only economic outcomes but also environmental, social, and institutional
indicators. The author proposes a generalized methodological framework based on a system of indicators for evaluating
the efficiency of green innovations. Using the example of NKMK JSC, the research highlights key achievements and
priority areas related to energy efficiency, rational resource utilization, waste reduction, environmental sustainability, and
production performance enhancement. The study identifies the most significant criteria for evaluating green innovative
activities and demonstrates their contribution to enterprise development. The findings provide valuable practical insights
for strengthening sustainable development strategies, enhancing innovation management practices, and accelerating
green transformation processes in metallurgical industry enterprises.
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