ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION

Анотація

The environmental activity of railway transport enterprises was studied and it was found that the level of the latter is extremely  low and is actually ensured by the implementation of traditional measures focused on increasing energy efficiency and  minimizing operating costs. It was noted that the reduction of costs of railway transport enterprises is ensured mainly by  saving energy resources. It was found that in other aspects of the environmental responsibility of railway enterprises, neither  the implemented measures nor the pace and scale of  implementation meet the  requirements of the transport and logistics sector entities and global innovation trends in this area. Given the urgent need to implement progressive changes in the  environmental policy of Ukrainian railway transport enterprises, the use of alternative power sources and generally increasing  their level of independence in resource management, it is proposed to focus attention on the digital potential of implementing  the listed measures. The potential of digitalization is investigated as a basis for the formation of an innovative environmental  policy of railway transport enterprises, risks and threats are highlighted, and promising areas of application of digital solutions  for achieving significant environmental effects are revealed. It is emphasized that the use of modern digital technologies allows  to significantly reduce, and in some cases completely eliminate, emissions of harmful substances, as well as minimize the  negative impact on the environment during emergencies. It is emphasized that innovative digital solutions form the basis for  the development of symbiotic interaction models that ensure waste-free production and a significant increase in the energy  efficiency of business processes. It is substantiated that digital technologies and innovative digital tools can provide the  necessary conditions for the  formation and spread of  environmentally conscious behavior.