VISUALIZATION OF THE TRANSITION TO WASTE-FREE PRODUCTION AT QARMET JSC TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT IN TEMIRTAU CITY AND THE KARAGANDA REGION

This paper examines the transition to waste-free production using JSC “Qarmet” as a case study, considering it as a strategic pathway for sustainable development in the metallurgical industry and for improving the environmental situation in the city of Temirtau and the Karaganda region. The study is based on a bibliometric analysis of 14,178 scientific publications indexed in the Web of Science database for the period 2020–2025, employing data visualization and clustering tools implemented in the VOSviewer software environment. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords made it possible to identify dominant research clusters reflecting the interconnections between eco-innovation, circular economy, sustainable production, environmental performance, and industrial management. The results indicate that the transition to waste-free production is not solely a technological challenge, but a complex organizational and economic process requiring the integration of digital tools, environmental management practices, and resource-efficient technologies. The findings provide a scientific basis for developing practical recommendations aimed at minimizing industrial waste, reducing emissions, and enhancing the environmental and economic performance of metallurgical enterprises. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to the implementation of circular economy principles and sustainable industrial transformation in industrial regions.