Integrating ESG Principles into Regional Policies as a Tool for Achieving Sustainable Development: International Experience

The article provides a systemic analysis of global experience of integrating ESG principles (environmental, social, and governance) into regional policy. Based on a comparative study of the practices of the EU (regulatory framework, taxonomy, sustainable development funds), North America (ESG ratings of states, green bonds), Asia, and developing countries (flexible adaptation models), key tools are identified: digital monitoring platforms, non-financial reporting, and intersectoral partnerships. The conditions for the successful implementation of ESG strategies (regulatory framework, financing, public involvement) are defined and adaptive mechanisms for Russian regions are proposed, including the development of subnational ESG profiles, the creation of a federal support fund and the integration of international standards (GRI, TCFD) taking into account the institutional and climatic characteristics of the Russian Federation.