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: Received: 26 April 2024 / Approved: 27 April 2024 / Online: 28 April 2024 (07:49:05 CEST)
How to cite:
Mokhtar, Z.; Kenway, S.; Pikaar, I.; Mat Nashir, I. Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations – the Industry Perspective. Preprints2024, 2024041793. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1793.v1
Mokhtar, Z.; Kenway, S.; Pikaar, I.; Mat Nashir, I. Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations – the Industry Perspective. Preprints 2024, 2024041793. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1793.v1
Mokhtar, Z.; Kenway, S.; Pikaar, I.; Mat Nashir, I. Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations – the Industry Perspective. Preprints2024, 2024041793. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1793.v1
APA Style
Mokhtar, Z., Kenway, S., Pikaar, I., & Mat Nashir, I. (2024). Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations – the Industry Perspective. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1793.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Mokhtar, Z., Ilje Pikaar and Irdayanti Mat Nashir. 2024 "Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations – the Industry Perspective" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1793.v1
Abstract
This study examines the environmental challenges faced by Malaysian industries in adhering to industrial effluent regulations with the research question, what are the challenges in complying with environmental legislations from industries? It investigates the primary factors contributing to non-compliance and the perspectives, knowledge, and needs of Malaysian industries regarding environmental compliance. This study recommends the best strategy for promoting self-compliance. Thirteen stakeholders from various industries with environmental management experience were interviewed. Over the past seven years, these industries have shown low com-pliance with the Industrial Effluent Regulation 2009, prompting an exploration of their adaptability to regulations. Challenges identified include cost, employee attitudes, technology, management support, public complaints, and jurisdictional issues. Responses varied from divergent to unified viewpoints, highlighting the complexity of compliance issues. Respondents suggested enhancing compliance through behavioral changes, including incentives, enforcement, awareness, guidance, industry ratings, management commitment, and public disclosure of emissions. Suggestions for improvement and innovative solutions emerged based on participants' experiences, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement. The study emphasizes the government's crucial role in ensuring regulation adherence but underscores the need for analyzing barriers and exploring alternative approaches. Understanding industry perspectives and strategies is essential for progress. Compliance, however, requires an analysis of the current challenges and adopting adaptive measures. It is important to understand industries' perspectives and strategies to move forward.
Keywords
Industry challenge; environmental compliance; continuous improvement; behavioral change; adaption of regulation
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Other
Copyright:
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