Enhancing sustainability: Leveraging ESG indicators to evaluate corporate social responsibility policies in Brazil's agribusiness sector

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the social responsibility actions of large agribusiness companies in Brazil to understand how they deal with sustainability issues. Method: This research is classified as documentary and exploratory with a qualitative approach, using the content analysis technique for data treatment. Main results: The results analyze and compare policies focused on environmental management, animal welfare, social management and corporate governance of JBS, Raízen Energia, Cosan, Ambev, and Marfrig Global Foods. Relevance/originality: The study has an unprecedented character and analyzes sustainability policies in one of the most relevant segments of the Brazilian economy. Theoretical/methodological contributions: The study contributes to discussions on the sustainable policies developed by large agribusiness companies in Brazil, interpreting how they are implemented and how companies benefit from them.