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Comparative Analysis: Resource Consumption and Environmental Pollution by Subsoil Users in Northern Asia (Russia)

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  • Alexey Bilgaev

    (Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
    Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

  • Zehong Li

    (Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China)

  • Erzhena Sadykova

    (Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

  • Suocheng Dong

    (Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China)

  • Arnold Tulokhonov

    (Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

  • Fujia Li

    (Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
    Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China)

  • Endon Garmaev

    (Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

  • Anna Mikheeva

    (Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

  • Erdeni Sanzheev

    (Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude 670047, Russia)

Abstract

This article examines resource use issues and the anthropogenic impact on the environment of companies operating in the mineral resource sector of northern Asian regions. The research aims to comprehensively analyze resource consumption and environmental intensity indicators for leading companies in mineral extraction. A set of indicators reflecting the necessary parameters for mineral resource consumption and pollution intensity due to their production activities is constructed based on quantitative and cost indicators. A pollution intensity assessment is carried out based on environmental intensity indicators. The sectoral and corporate-level indicators are of the most interest in industrial production. The study identified seven critical northern Asian companies that play a decisive role in the mining industry, which were examples for analyzing material resource consumption and production greening pace. Reducing resource use and environmental impact is a crucial task for sustainable development. This study emphasizes the importance of evaluating resource consumption and environmental impact for companies in the mineral resource sector, providing valuable insights for companies, government bodies, and international organizations working towards the region’s sustainable development and efficient resource management.

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  • Alexey Bilgaev & Zehong Li & Erzhena Sadykova & Suocheng Dong & Arnold Tulokhonov & Fujia Li & Endon Garmaev & Anna Mikheeva & Erdeni Sanzheev, 2024. "Comparative Analysis: Resource Consumption and Environmental Pollution by Subsoil Users in Northern Asia (Russia)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-21, June.
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