Our world today is facing unprecedented challenges in relation to creating a sustainable way of life. Urban areas have a significant potential to positively contribute to addressing these pressing challenges in sustainable development. The public sector plays a central role in ensuring a sustainable development of its municipality.This thesis presents a case study conducted on the example of Helsingborg municipality in Sweden, which is renowned for its approach to sustainable development as well as innovation.The authors have attempted understanding, why and how this Swedish municipality is so effective in its sustainable development by analyzing its use of the Concept Innovation of Quality of Life as a central component in its strategy.The Diffusion of Innovation Theory is used to analyze the adoption and potential of the Quality of Life Concept Innovation. Previous research is summarized and the findings from semi-structured interviews are presented and synthesized to develop a model that explains the diffusion and outcome of the Concept Innovation of Quality of Life. An interview guide for further use is also presented.

Актуальность и проблема исследования состоит в том, что выгоды от экологических инвестиций не всегда очевидны в краткосрочном периоде и необходимо разрабатывать альтернативные методы для оценки эффективности и полученных результатов с точки зрения рисков, возникающих в бизнесе. Часто инвестиции в природоохранные мероприятия воспринимаются как неэффективные, снижающие рентабельность бизнеса. Целью работы является развитие методических основ анализа и оценки экономической эффективности инвестиций в систему экологического менеджмента на промышленном предприятии, позволяющих установить взаимосвязь между экологическими стратегиями и экономическими показателями. Эколого-экономическая оценка является основополагающей для промышленных предприятий. / The relevance and problem of the study is that the benefits of environmental investments are not always obvious in the short term and it is necessary to develop alternative methods to assess the effectiveness and results obtained from the point of view of risks arising in business. Investments in environmental protection measures are often perceived as ineffective, reducing the profitability of the business. The aim of the work is to develop methodical foundations for the analysis and assessment of the economic efficiency of investments in the environmental management system at an industrial enterprise, allowing to establish the relationship between environmental strategies and economic indicators. Environmental and economic assessment is fundamental for industrial enterprises.