ESG and agribusiness: A possible combination?

Abstract

Agribusiness is an important sector of the global economy, and ESG practices are gaining increasing importance in this sector. This study intends to analyze scientific production on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) aspects applied to the agribusiness sector based on documents indexed on the Web of Science database and CAPES periodicals from January 2013 to September 2023. The analysis of the selected articles was carried out through a systematic review of the literature, following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The search was carried out using keywords and Boolean operators directly in the search databases. After applying the “filters”, five articles remained that met the established criteria. The results indicate that ESG plays a fundamental role in the agribusiness sector, contributing to sustainability, social responsibility, profitability, and competitiveness. However, there are still challenges to be faced in the effective implementation of ESG practices, requiring greater collaboration between interested parties.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.006-106