Kazakhstan has announced an ambitious goal: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. However, an effective path toward a "green" future is impossible without accurate and accessible data. A new study, "Climate Transparency in Kazakhstan: Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure in the Extractive Sector," analyzes how transparent the country’s most energy-intensive sector is and what prevents society from seeing the real picture of emissions.
The extractive industry provides the foundation of Kazakhstan's economy, yet it is also the largest source of greenhouse gases. The authors of the study examined the data disclosure practices of major companies in the sector and identified systemic gaps between international standards and local reality.
Transparency is not just a demand from environmentalists; it is also a prerequisite for Kazakhstan's economic competitiveness. The authors propose a concrete "roadmap" for reforming information disclosure norms and practices, and for utilizing the EITI platform to publish detailed climate data.
Authors
Mariya Lobacheva, NGO "Echo"
Danila Bekturganov, PF "Civil Expertise"
Tatyana Sedova, Transparency Accountability Consulting
