Working Together To Solve Problems

摘要

Even competitors are finding common ground, as they come to the realization that going it alone to develop solutions to complex problems is becoming exceedingly costly and highly risky. In the areas of health, safety and environment (HSE), everyone agrees. "We are not competitors where HSE issues are concerned." said a major oil company's spokesman. "We will gladly work with our competitors, companies from the service sector or government agencies to continue to improve conditions in our offices, facilities and field sites. It simply makes good sense." Some forward-thinking companies go a step farther.