APPLICATION OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN ADMINISTRATIVEACTIVITIES: A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

In the era of climate change and limited resources, the traditional model of a linear economy — “take, use, throw away” — is becoming increasingly unsustainable. In its place, the circular economy, based on the principles of resource efficiency, reuse and waste minimization, is being imposed. While this model is already widely used in business and industry, its importance in public administration 42 is only just being realized. Administrative activity, as a key element of state and municipal governance, has an essential role in achieving a balance between efficiency, transparency and environmental responsibility. The presented article examines the application of the circular economy in the administration in Bulgaria, good European practices, as well as legislative initiatives in this context. The purpose of the study is to examine the application of circular economy principles in administrative activities in Bulgaria and their importance for sustainable development, efficiency and environmental responsibility of the public sector. Q01, Q51, Q58 14

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Gas distribution company management under the terms of the European union green deal

The report examines the topic of the so-called “green deal” of the European Union, which has been extremely relevant in recent years and its influence on the activities of gas distribution companies. The European Green Deal presents and expresses Europe’s ambition to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It is an industrial strategy for a competitive, green and digital Europe, which sets itself the ambitious goals of “climate neutrality”, i.e. is achieving a state of balance between greenhouse gas emissions that are released into the atmosphere and those that are removed from it through special technologies. In this way, many companies reduce their “carbon footprint” and work to protect the environment and the ecological balance. EU regulations in this direction aim to create opportunities for economic growth through the development of new technologies. It is of key importance whether the business will be able to meet the set goals and continue to 84 develop sustainably. The purpose of the report is to examine the parameters of the green deal, the regulations that guide the activity and the impact of the set goals on the gas distribution companies – what should be changed in management to achieve sustainable development. L51, L53, L59 12

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