Because the punative system in most countries doesn't affect individuals. As a manager, you're not going to jail for breaking environmental laws, a different en

Because the punative system in most countries doesn't affect individuals. As a manager, you're not going to jail for breaking environmental laws, a different entity (the company) is paying for being caught. So, it's still the rational thing to do to break the environment laws to make your groups numbers go up and get a promo or bonus.