Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the introduction of administrative liability for entities that fail to meet established quotas on releasing harmful substances into the atmosphere. The initiative, reported by the Kremlin, signals a move toward stricter enforcement and potential turnover penalties for non-compliance with these environmental requirements.
The president’s order states that amendments to the legislation of the Russian Federation should be made in the autumn session of 2023, creating administrative liability for both legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who violate the environmental quotas and related rules.
Prior to issuing the order, Putin called for an increase in automation and robotization within state companies. He instructed the Council of Ministers to adopt measures that set mandatory requirements for raising the level of robotization in state institutions, companies with state participation, and their affiliated organizations by March 1, 2024.
Earlier, studies by researchers at the Higher School of Economics indicated that a significant portion of the Russian economy faces high levels of personnel fragility, highlighting pressures on the workforce and the need for structural modernization in the public and partly state-influenced sectors.