The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that although the economic and social aspects of the development of creative industries are widely covered in business and scientific literature, a simultaneous study of economic and environmental aspects has not yet been carried out on a sufficient scale. Based on this, the article examines the environmental and economic aspects of creative industries, analyzes their impact on the economy of countries and regions, and the improvement of the quality of life and welfare of society. In addition, practical examples demonstrate the interaction of business and government in activities to preserve the environment.