Trends in Implementing Green Standards in The Sustainable Service Sector
Corresponding Author(s) : Sharipboyev Husanboy Marks o‘g‘li
American Journal of Economics and Business Management,
Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): May
Abstract
The transition to a green economy has emerged as a pivotal global trend, especially in the service sector, where environmental sustainability, efficient resource use, and innovation are increasingly shaping operations. This study aims to explore how green economy principles are being implemented across various segments of the service sector-including tourism, healthcare, education, transport, and finance-and assess their impact on sustainability and economic performance. Despite existing research, a significant knowledge gap remains in understanding the measurable benefits and challenges of integrating green practices into service sector enterprises in developing economies, particularly Uzbekistan. Utilizing analytical, comparative, and quantitative research methods, this study evaluates data from existing case studies and national policy frameworks. Findings reveal that green innovations, such as digital transformation, renewable energy adoption, and waste reduction, not only enhance environmental outcomes but also improve competitiveness and economic resilience. The results suggest that green economy initiatives drive systemic improvements in service delivery, job creation, and long-term profitability. The implications point toward a pressing need for stronger policy support, private sector collaboration, and investments in environmental education and infrastructure. These findings contribute to the global discourse on sustainable development and offer strategic insights for policymakers and service-based enterprises in transitioning economies.
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References
‘Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-436’. Dec. 2024.
‘Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-4291’. “On approval of the Strategy for implementing work related to severe household waste in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2019-2028”, Apr. 17, 2019.
D. Anderson, Green Economy: Impact on the Service Sector and Beyond. GreenWorld Publications, 2017.
J. Schwartz, ‘Norway Will Divest From Coal in Push Against Climate Change’. NY Times, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.nytimes.com
P. Ozdemir, ‘Becoming a green university in support of the green economy’. 2023.
N. Johansson, ‘Circular economy running in circles? A discourse analysis of shifts in ideas of circularity in Swedish environmental policy’, J. Environ. Policy, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 102–120, 2019.
S. M. Arslan, ‘The impact of institutional performance and environmental sustainability on foreign direct investment in Pakistan’, Environ. Sustain., vol. 8, pp. 215–225, 2023.
‘Recommendations for the Development of the Creative Industries in Uzbekistan’. British Council, May 2022.
‘OECD Green Growth Database’, Green Policy Platf., [Online]. Available: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/tools-and-platforms/oecd-greengrowthdatabase
R. Harris and S. Jones, ‘Green innovations in the service sector: A case study of energy-efficient solutions’, J. Sustain. Serv., vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 45–60, 2021.
A. Thompson and C. Miller, ‘The Green Economy: Transitioning to a Sustainable Future’, Oxford University Press, pp. 130–145, 2018.
M. Li and X. Zhang, Economic growth and environmental sustainability: A study of green practices in tourism, vol. 11. Tourism and Environmental Management Review, 2020.
H. Gupta, Energy efficiency in the healthcare sector: A green economy perspective, vol. 4. Journal of Environmental Healthcare Management, 2021.
E. Roberts, ‘Smart cities and green infrastructure: A future-oriented approach’, Urban Sustain. J., vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 78–90, 2022.
N. Patel and D. Kumar, ‘Green economy: Implementing sustainable development in transport and urban planning’, Int. J. Green Econ., vol. 7, pp. 112–125, 2021.