Methane Leak in a Petrochemical Giant Gives a Lesson in Corporate Accountability
In the glittering heart of the financial district, a petrochemicals company was a rising star. For years, it had dazzled investors with soaring quarterly earnings and a balance sheet that gleamed with promise. The board, laser-focused on financial metrics, steered the company with one eye firmly on the next profit report, dismissing whispers of environmental concerns as distractions unworthy of attention. |