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Brazil Environmental Crimes Law

Brazil Environmental Crimes Law: Establishes strict criminal, civil and administrative liability for environmental damage

Maílis Carrilho
Written by Maílis Carrilho
Updated on February 4th, 2026

Summary

Brazil’s Environmental Crimes Law creates a comprehensive liability framework applicable to individuals and legal entities, covering pollution, illegal deforestation, and environmental harm, and serving as a primary enforcement tool for sustainability compliance.

Details

Jurisdictions
  • Brazil
Mandatory for

Mandatory for all entities. No general exemptions.

Deep dive

1 min read
Published Feb 4, 2026

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What’s Required

Companies must prevent environmental harm, comply with licence conditions, implement operational controls, and maintain evidence of compliance.

Important Deadlines

Continuous compliance.

Current Status

In force and actively enforced.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Fines, suspension of activities, criminal liability, and remediation orders.

Examples of Known Violations

  • Illegal deforestation

  • Pollution beyond licensed limits

Resources


Maílis Carrilho
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Maílis Carrilho
Sustainability Research Analyst
Maílis Carrilho is a Sustainability Research Analyst (Intern) at Net Zero Compare, contributing research and analysis on climate tech, carbon policies, and sustainable solutions. She supports the team in developing fact-based content and insights to help companies and readers navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.
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Added on Feb 4, 2026 by Maílis Carrilho ·