What is lacking in those countries is Property Rights, that's the problem.
So, property rights are prohibiting them from taking care of the land and producing a product or service the business is sitting on? They are just being cheap.
I would take responsible care regardless. I am not advocating an extreme leftest point.
If I had a business, I would take care of the environment while I comduct my business. I would try to make sure as much as possible to take care of it. Yes, there are costs, but they will be made up in a greater return. I am looking at the bigger picture. It is being socially responsible. It is a win win for my business and the community.
Some businesses do not care for the environment unfortuately, so there needs to be laws. Like I said before, there needs to be a balance. This should be a reasonable idea that most people would agree with. Unfortuately, it seems like only the extremists on both sides are heard.