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Abstract: Ecosystems, local communities, and the sustainability of the planet are seriously threatened by environmental crime, which includes illegal activities that take advantage of, harm, or trade natural resources for financial gain. This essay examines the idea of environmental crime, covering its definition, offenders, and reasons for committing it. It explores the issue of corporate greenwashing and looks at the negative effects of corporate ecological crime on society and the environment. The study also examines the repercussions of ignoring environmental responsibilities, prominent cases of environmental crimes, methods for determining corporate culpability, and suggestions for improving environmental legislation to prosecute these offenses successfully. The chapter also offers an introduction that emphasizes the significance and ramifications of environmental crime and sets the scene for comprehending it. It talks about the serious repercussions of ignoring environmental responsibilities and stresses how quickly these problems must be resolved. To further highlight the scope and gravity of the issue, the chapter also looks at well-known instances of environmental infractions. The chapter also examines methods for determining corporate culpability for environmental offenses, taking into mind the difficulties in making businesses answerable for their deeds. The legal frameworks and difficulties involved in prosecuting corporate environmental offenders are covered. In order to successfully prevent and discourage environmental crimes, the chapter concludes with recommendations for strengthening environmental legislation and enforcement procedures. In order to prevent environmental crime and advance sustainable development, it highlights the significance of cooperation between governments, law enforcement agencies, non-governmental organizations, and enterprises.