Theoretical-definitive exposition of the categorical apparatus for investigating the management of environmental safety in an enterprise

Relevance of the research topic. Modern requirements for enterprises include compliance with environmental norms and standards to ensure not only the safety of people's lives and health but also the preservation of the natural environment. Such an approach is a necessary condition for the development of sustainable business and ensuring economic stability of enterprises in the long term. Problem statement. Environmental safety management of enterprises is one of the most pressing and complex problems faced by business structures today. On the one hand, companies are interested in maximizing sales of their goods and services, while on the other hand, they must comply with the requirements of state legislation and international recommendations in the field of environmental protection. Analysis of recent research and publications. The works of such Ukrainian scientists as O.I. Basarab, Ye.S. Belash, I.V. Breslavska, V.I. Danylevsky, H.M. Drozd, O.O. Drozdova, M.I. Zhurba, I.P. Kalinina, and others are devoted to the study of theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of environmental safety management of enterprises. Highlighting previously unresolved parts of a common issue. Despite the abundance of scientific studies on the management of environmental safety in enterprises, the question of its role and position within the broader system of national security of the state remains a topic of ongoing discussion. The aim of the article is to develop a theoretical and definitive exposition of the categorical apparatus for managing the environmental safety of enterprises. The main objectives of the study are: to investigate existing approaches to interpreting the essence of the concept of «environmental safety management of enterprises» and to develop, based on their analysis, a theoretical and definitive exposition of the categorical apparatus for managing the environmental safety of enterprises, taking into account modern trends and challenges of sustainable development. Research methods. The article utilized a historical approach, a systems approach, methods of analysis and synthesis, deduction, logical method, and generalization as the basis of the research. Results of the research. The following approaches to interpreting the essence of the concept of «environmental safety management of enterprises» were identified: social, complex, sectoral, legal, regional, natural resource, risk-oriented, process-oriented, and results-oriented approaches. Each of these approaches has its own characteristics and is used depending on the needs of the enterprise and the specific situation. A theoretical and definitive exposition of the categorical apparatus for managing the environmental safety of enterprises was developed. Field of application of the results. The research findings can be used to improve theoretical approaches and develop effective strategies for managing the environmental safety of enterprises. Conclusions. Thus, the environmental safety of an enterprise is an integral part of national security. The theoretical and definitive exposition of the categorical apparatus for managing the environmental safety of an enterprise is presented as follows: Safety is a comprehensive state of absence of threats and risks that can cause harm to people, the environment, and property, which is ensured not only by reactive responses to potential threats but also by a proactive approach to ensuring safety through preventive measures and reducing the potential consequences of potential threats. Environmental safety of an enterprise is a complex state in which the activities of the enterprise do not violate the self-regulation ability of natural ecosystems, ensure the preservation of biodiversity and climate, avoid the creation of new environmental risks, reduce the negative impact of anthropogenic factors on the environment, and ensure the safety and health of the population. Management of the environmental safety of an enterprise is a system of strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of measures to minimize the negative impact of the enterprise on the environment, ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards, reduce environmental risks, and promote the principles of sustainable development.