INTEGRATION OF ESG CRITERIA AND EU ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS INTO IN-PIT TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Abstract

The purpose of the study to identify and substantiate approaches to integrating ESG criteria, EU environmental standards, and digital regulatory instruments into the management system of in-pit transportation in order to improve environmental performance, transparency, and compliance with the principles of sustainable mining. Methodology. The study applies a comprehensive approach that combines the analysis of EU environmental and legal standards, ESG-compliance principles, and digital tools of environmental regulation. Fuel consumption and emission forecasting models based on machine learning methods were used to assess the environmental impacts and efficiency of transport processes. Scenario analysis of environmental and technological solutions was conducted, and the potential for integrating digital systems such as e-permitting, INSPIRE, and one-stop-shop portals into environmental management practices of mining enterprises was evaluated. The scientific novelty consists in the development and substantiation of an integrated approach to managing in-pit transport operations that brings together the requirements of EU environmental standards, ESG criteria, and digital technologies. A model for assessing environmental efficiency based on predictive digital tools (ML models, Digital Twin, IoT monitoring) is proposed, along with the identification of opportunities for implementing European systems such as e-permitting, INSPIRE, and one-stop-shop in sustainable mining practices. Conclusions. The study summarizes approaches to integrating EU environmental standards, ESG criteria, and digital technologies into the management of in-pit transportation. Sustainable mining requires the combined use of legal, managerial, and digital instruments that ensure transparency, environmental efficiency, and corporate responsibility. EU standards (IED, EU Taxonomy, Green Deal) provide a framework for reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, while ESG criteria support comprehensive assessment of environmental, social, and governance aspects. Digital models, analytics, IoT monitoring, and Digital Twin technology enable accurate impact assessment, logistical optimization, and reduced environmental pressures. European regulatory tools (e-permitting, INSPIRE, one-stop-shop) enhance transparency and support the harmonization of national practices with EU law. The synergy of these solutions shapes a coherent model of sustainable mining and promotes Ukraine’s integration into the European environmental framework.