Environmental Strategies of Industrial Parks in Russia

The concept of eco-industrial parks is based on the idea of reducing ecological footprint by replacing toxic materials, using carbon dioxide absorption technologies, integrated waste treatment, reusing materials and maximizing energy efficiency in the design and construction of industrial facilities. This concept has not yet become widespread in Russia, but now industrial parks and technology parks are developing in the country. The purpose of this study is to analyze the environmental aspects of the design and operation of industrial parks and technology parks (technoparks). The distribution of Russian technoparks and industrial parks by types, kinds and regions of the country was examine. The work analyzed more than 1000 official websites of industrial parks and technology parks in Russia, which are at different stages of development and identified a few cases of technoparks and industrial parks that have implemented an environmental policy and environmental management system. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the concept of an eco-industrial park has not yet been applied in Russia; only 1% of industrial parks in the country have a clearly defined environmental policy. However, this situation can be changed by introducing a system of voluntary certification of eco-industrial parks, which may include the requirements, like Chinese, Italian and other national IEP standards. © 2023 Published by the ISTES Organization