Green technologies as a factor in the sustainable development of the national economy

The author considered the prerequisites of the green technology introduction and expanded the topic of theoretical characteristics of the “green” economy. Corporate and social responsibility are the indispensable conditions for the effectiveness of international and Russian business at the current economic development stage. The author specified the need to unify and standardize non-financial reporting at the international level in order to increase the level of business responsibility for the environmental contribution. The article also highlights the special state role in implementing the green economy principles. The article reports that it is possible to fully develop and introduce innovative methods and techniques of production the environmentally efficient products only with the state support. It is once again highlighted that the uncontrolled use of natural resources should be a strictly regulated process. The author also specified that the modern situation in the geopolitical space is developing so the issues of “greening” should be paid key attention to if the country plans to take its worthy stage in the ratings of economic and social development