ESG AND SDGs IN BRAZILIAN AGRIBUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS FROM LARGE COMPANIES TO SMALL PRODUCERS
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https://doi.org/10.51923/repae.v12i02.424Keywords:
Agribusiness, ESG, SDGs, Sustainability, InnovationAbstract
The text analyzes the strategic integration of ESG principles (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in the Brazilian agribusiness sector, essential for national GDP, job generation, and regional development. It examines emblematic cases of major companies: JBS, with its carbon neutrality commitment, investments in environmental projects, and water reuse; Raízen, a pioneer in second-generation ethanol, use of renewable energy via biogas, and drones to optimize inputs; and Nestlé, featuring advanced traceability, rigorous quality testing, and training programs for students and producers, aligned with SDGs such as Zero Hunger, Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption, and Climate Action. These practices promote emissions reduction, water efficiency, technological innovation (AI, satellites, biofertilizers), and social inclusion through training and partnerships. Frameworks like GRI and TCFD ensure transparency and credibility. Small producers and startups face barriers such as lack of access to technology, capital, and technical training, but the text recommends professional training, accessible digital adoption, collaborative partnerships with universities and startups, and inclusive public policies to adapt these sustainable models. It concludes that ESG meets regulatory and market demands, boosting global competitiveness, added product value, and sectoral resilience, thus democratizing sustainability for all actors in the production chain.
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