The situation in Norilsk clearly demonstrates the catastrophic consequences of ignorance of environmental responsibility and companies’ lack of openness. Alexey Knizhnikov, WWF Russia Business Environmental Responsibility Program Manager, is confident that the accident could have been prevented if the company hadn’t been so closed and had made efforts to raise the environmental standards of its work.
For 7 years, Russian oil and gas companies have been participating in the “Rational Approach”, Environmental Transparency Rating and every year they are improving their performance, reducing the burden on the environment, and demonstrating a responsible business approach.
