Sure it makes sense.
It prevents competitors from entering the market with new and better products, which increases the value of existing buildings owned by the powers that be.
It’s basic graft, in the open, using environmental nonsense as its excuse.
I just finished a couple of swigs of our high test coffee.
Now, my semi caffeinated mind agrees with your reply!:
“Sure it makes sense.
It prevents competitors from entering the market with new and better products, which increases the value of existing buildings owned by the powers that be.
It’s basic graft, in the open, using environmental nonsense as its excuse.”