From intelligence to improvement
- Site inspections
- Environmental monitoring
- Incident reports
- Public reports
- Whistleblowers
- Regulatory intelligence
- Advice and guidance
- Formal warnings
- Civil sanctions
- Enforcement undertakings
- Criminal prosecution
How does enforcement work?
How does enforcement work?
Our enforcement activities start long before a prosecution reaches court.
Step 1: Inspection, Monitoring or Intelligence
Information may come from:
Step 2: Compliance Action
Where we identify non-compliance, we require corrective action through compliance assessment reports and regulatory interventions.
Step 3: Investigation
Where evidence suggests environmental laws may have been broken, we undertake formal investigations.
Step 4: Enforcement Response
Depending on the evidence, environmental impact and seriousness of the breach, action may include:
Step 5: Lasting Improvement
Our objective is always to secure improvements that protect the environment and reduce future pollution.
