Methodological approaches to ensuring energy efficiency of the transport industry in the context of sustainable development

The aim of the study is to determine the indicators of sustainable transport infrastructure and consider approaches to achieving them. The object of the study is the energy efficiency of the transport industry. The subject of the research is the achievement of sustainable development goals when using energy efficiency in the transport industry. Research hypothesis: despite the fact that in the transport sector the dominant approach to ensuring energy efficiency as an indicator of economic efficiency is a cost-minimizing approach, and the concept of energy efficiency is based on non-renewable resources causing pollution, there is nevertheless an interdependence between energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of the industry. Sustainability factors of transport infrastructure, sustainability indicators, approaches to their achievement are defined. Summing up the results, it can be concluded that the four dimensions of sustainability and the five strategic elements outlined give an idea of what can be achieved through sustainable transport infrastructure in financial, environmental and social terms. Monitoring the efficiency of transport infrastructure not only benefits society, but also contributes to the achievement of country’s overarching goals, such as compliance with the decarbonization goal or the regional development plan.