Energy management in network trading companies: current challenges and solutions

This study is devoted to the review of modern tools of energy saving management in retail outlets of chain trading companies that provide direct offline sales of products. The research topic is highly relevant due to the digitalization of retail, development of ESG and eco-friendly approaches to enterprise management. Throughout the research, the authors define the role of energy monitoring in energy management and saving in retail. The main directions of energy monitoring in retail outlets have been identified and characterized. The most widespread monitoring tools in the modern retail market are also distinguished and specified. As a result, the authors define major disadvantages of their application and develop the range of promising solutions.