This article provides recommendations for developing innovative methods to assess the environmental impact of industrial enterprise development by examining international experiences, various methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and advanced global practices in environmental impact assessment. It also analyzes key global indicators related to industry and waste management, as well as year-by-year statistical data on pollutant emissions released into the atmosphere by industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the article identifies several systemic challenges in the process of reducing the environmental impact of industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan and offers recommendations for addressing these issues.

Gastronomy tourism, celebrated for its potential to showcase local culinary traditions and cultural diversity, faces a range of challenges that threaten its authenticity and sustainability. This article explores the multifaceted problems plaguing gastronomy tourism in Surkhandarya, ranging from overcommercialization and cultural appropriation to environmental sustainability concerns and economic disparities. Seasonality, supply chain issues, inadequate infrastructure, health and safety risks, and social impacts further compound these challenges. Nevertheless, there is a path forward, and this article offers a set of recommendations to address these issues and promote sustainable and responsible gastronomy tourism. By embracing these recommendations, the gastronomy tourism industry can not only overcome its problems but also thrive while preserving cultural heritage and benefiting local communities.

This article shows how important it is to transition to a green economy as a result of global climate change. Also, due to environmental and social problems, the priority tasks of green economy development and issues of increasing the role of banks in the development of green economy, environmental and social risks in banks and their assessment, green loans, green bonds expansion are presented.

This article examines the outcomes of introducing a "Green Economy" in Uzbekistan, analyzing the economic, social, health, and population welfare indicators within the country. It includes a review of both foreign and domestic literature on the topic, assesses the prospects and opportunities for the development of a green economy, and addresses issues related to improving the efficiency of using renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

Economic security is a key element of sustainable development, especially in the context of global changes associated with the transition to a «green economy». In the Republic of Uzbekistan, this process is becoming strategically important, given the need to optimize environmental management, increase energy efficiency and introduce innovative technologies. The article examines the main challenges and prospects for ensuring economic security in the context of the transition to a «green economy». Special attention is paid to the issues of economic diversification, the development of renewable energy sources, the improvement of the legislative framework and the strengthening of institutional mechanisms. The presented measures are aimed at creating conditions for sustainable growth, reducing the environmental burden and increasing the competitiveness of the national economy.

The article highlights the concept of “green economy” and the role of the ESG rating in accelerating the flow of investments in economic activities, which are considered as solutions to such currently relevant issues like improving the competitiveness of the national economy, building a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly society and ensuring social equality.

This article analyzes regional problems in developing ecotourism infrastructure in the Navoi region, the level of utilization of existing natural and recreational potential, as well as organizational and economic issues related to the organization of ecotourism services. It has been substantiated that the insufficient development of transport, engineering-communication, and service infrastructure in the region negatively impacts the efficiency of ecotourism. Scientific proposals and practical recommendations have also been developed for the effective use of ecotourism facilities, the formation of regional tourism clusters, ensuring environmental safety, and the development of modern infrastructure systems. The research results will serve to develop sustainable tourism in the regions and increase public employment.

The food and beverages industry is changing environmental regulations, and handling the unique issues involved with organic production as it is major industrial and economic forces worldwide. Pakistan has potentially become one of the Next 11 countries which has emerging markets leading to booming economics of the globe. This article is based on the key financial players of the food industry of Pakistan, which are ENGRO FOODS Limited and NESTLE Pakistan Limited.

The article covers aspects related to waste management and ensuring environmental safety in economically developed countries and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Also, the scientific considerations regarding the waste, its occurrence, the world experience in the processing of harmful waste and their neutralization are described, and suggestions and recommendations are developed at the end of the article.

This research investigates the function of corporate governance in enhancing the application of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) within Uzbekistan’s commercial banking industry. This research employs secondary data from sustainability reports, annual disclosures, and publications by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and international financial institutions to critically examine the impact of governance structures-such as board independence, gender diversity, and oversight committees-on ESG integration and financial stability. The results show that more and more Uzbek banks are reporting on ESG issues. In 2019, just two banks did this, but by 2024, eight banks will be doing it. Banks with boards that are more independent and diverse show far better ESG performance and financial strength, which is shown by greater returns on assets and fewer loans that are not performing. The paper also points out ongoing problems, such as a lack of ESG knowledge, no standardised reporting standards, and uneven policy implementation. The study finds that corporate governance is both a base and a force behind sustainable finance. To bring Uzbekistan's banking practices in line with global sustainability standards, it calls for a national ESG disclosure standard, more accountability at the board level, and stronger institutional capacity building.