ABSTRACT
The aim of the present research is to elicit and systematize the key legal aspects of ESG compliance relevant to the development of Arctic petroleum resources, including matters of ecological security, corporate social responsibility and sustainable governance. The article is an attempt to show that ESG in the Arctic has its own specifics, that both requires for a special approach to the ESG assessment for the projects developed in the region, and can serve as a paragon in many ESG aspects.
