Title:	Tools for implementing Corporate Socioenvironmental Responsibility (CSR) programs in agribusiness companies.
Authors:	VILELA, S. L. de O. VELOSO, C. C. RIBEIRO, E. L.
Affiliation:	SERGIO LUIZ DE OLIVEIRA VILELA, CPAMN; CHRISTIANE CARVALHO VELOSO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ; ELIVÂNIA LEAL RIBEIRO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, v. 19, n. 8, p. 1-26, e013208, 2025.
Description:	This study examines how Brazilian agribusiness companies adopt Corporate Socioenvironmental Responsibility (CSR) tools based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), evaluating their role in strengthening governance, reducing reputational risks, and fostering sustainable production models. Grounded in stakeholder theory, eco-efficiency, and the Natural Resource-Based View, the research critiques the persistence of greenwashing and the limits of financialized sustainability, while emphasizing the need for regenerative and place-based approaches. A qualitative, exploratory design was applied through documentary analysis of 2023 sustainability reports from Marfrig and BRF. Thematic content analysis focused on socioenvironmental practices, ESG metrics, SDG alignment, governance mechanisms, and evidence of greenwashing. Triangulation with secondary academic and industry sources ensured robustness. Results indicate progress in ESG adoption—particularly in water management, food safety, and animal welfare—yet critical gaps remain in reporting indirect emissions, energy transition, and stakeholder engagement. Governance improvements were partially confirmed, but the lack of regenerative strategies limits legitimacy and sustains greenwashing risks. Managers should embed CSR as a strategic pillar, moving beyond compliance and reputation management. Recommendations include sector-specific metrics, stronger local participation, radical transparency, and alignment with public policies to enhance legitimacy and impact. This study advances the debate on CSR in agribusiness by critically assessing the coherence between discourse and practice. It contributes a strategic framework to guide companies toward regenerative, transparent, and accountable CSR, reinforcing sustainability as both an ethical commitment and a source of competitive advantage.
Thesagro:	Agronegócio Desenvolvimento Sustentável Política Ambiental Desenvolvimento Socio-Econômico
NAL Thesaurus:	Environmental economics Environmental impact Corporate social responsibility Agribusiness Environmental governance Social sustainability Economic sustainability Environmental sustainability
ISSN:	1981-982X
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v19n8-070
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CPAMN)