Valuation of Environmental Regulations Compliance by Industries in Burayu Sub-City, Shagar City, Oromia Ethiopia

Rapid industrialization in Burayu Sub-City—a key industrial hub within Shagar City—has generated notable economic benefits but also raised pressing environmental concerns. Although Ethiopia’s Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 299/2002 and Pollution Control Proclamation No. 300/2002 provide regulatory frameworks, actual compliance among industries remains inconsistent. This study evaluates the awareness, implementation, and enforcement of environmental regulations among medium- and large-scale industries in Burayu using a mixed-methods approach: document analysis, surveys, interviews, and field observations. Findings reveal gaps in awareness, technical capacity, monitoring, and enforcement. Financial constraints, inadequate training, weak institutional coordination, and infrequent inspections are key compliance barriers. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for regulators, industries, and stakeholders to strengthen environmental governance and advance sustainable industrial practices in Burayu.