IMPROVING ESG MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20085657Keywords:
ESG, ESG management, digital transformation, sustainable development, digitalization, corporate governance, stakeholders.Abstract
The article examines modern approaches to improving ESG management mechanisms in the context of the digital transformation of Uzbekistan’s economy. The study considers the integration of ESG principles into corporate governance systems and analyzes the impact of digital technologies on transparency, sustainability, and management efficiency. Based on systematic and comparative analysis, the main challenges of ESG management development in organizations of Uzbekistan were identified, including insufficient digital maturity, limited ESG tools, and the lack of integrated ESG monitoring mechanisms. The study proposes a conceptual approach to improving ESG management based on digital technologies, transparency development, and stakeholder engagement. It is concluded that digital transformation is becoming one of the key factors of sustainable organizational development and improvement of corporate governance quality in Uzbekistan.
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