ESG and publicly traded companies
Driven by the growing demand from society and the financial market, involving ESG
responsibility and commitment to the global sustainability agenda, environmental, social and governance practices and their integration with economic-financial aspects gain relevance in the corporate scenario.
How are companies treating ESG performance in the face of current demand from shareholders, global investors, tighter and more demanding markets?
To map this scenario and answer these and other questions on the topic, the ESG and Publicly Traded Companies survey was carried out by Grant Thornton Brasil, XP Inc. and Fundação Dom Cabral who answered questions related to the pillars:
- Strategy and business
- Structure and management
- Policies and practices
- Disclosure of information
- Investor relations
Key Findinds
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Learn more about the current scenario and the results obtained, which indicate possible paths that can be taken by companies and their leaders to effectively position themselves on the ESG agenda.
Methodology and profile of respondents
The survey involved companies from 16 Brazilian states. Among the respondents, we have 19% C-levels, 14% Sustainability leaders, 6% Investor Relations leaders and others indicated other actions.
The survey was conducted with 167 publicly traded companies in Brazil, involving sectors of agribusiness, energy, finance, mining, consumer products, health and pharmaceutical industry, services, real estate and construction, public sector, technology, tourism and hospitality.
Researchers and co-authors
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Daniele Barreto e Silva
Sustainability Leader
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Dalton Sardenberg
Prof. PhD and director of the Center for
Governance of Fundação Dom Cabral -
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Heiko Hosomi Spitzeck
Director of the Sustainability Center
of Fundação Dom Cabral -
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Milton Nassau
Executive in Residence and Teacher
member of Fundação Dom Cabral -
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Marcella Ungaretti
Partner and head of
Research ESG from XP Inc. -
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Helena Masullo
Head of ESG Strategy
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Giovanna Beneducci
Research Analyst ESG
at XP Inc.
