ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL REGULATION IN THE CEMENT INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM THE FIRST DECADE

This article explores the transition toward environmental and industrial regulation in Russia, grounded in the concept of best available techniques (BAT). In the Russian context, BAT is framed as a developmental category, with the transition toward environmental and industrial regulation intended to drive the modernization of domestic industries and improve resource efficiency. The study provides a critical analysis of the current practices surrounding the development of environ-mental performance enhancement programs and the preparation of applications for integrated environmental permits, with a particular focus on cement producers.