Environment and Agribusiness in Brazil

Abstract

The promotion of sustainability has been in vogue for decades, and is still relevant in view of the insufficient measures taken so far to promote sustainability and secure the future for the next generations. Conferences on the theme are still being held, and several sustainability goals have been established internationally for all countries in general. In addition, at a regional level, there are additional articulations by groups of countries, as is the case of the European Union, as well as autonomous and independent organizations of private agents in companies for the establishment of sustainability goals and objectives in addition to those defined by the public authorities. Considering the importance of agribusiness for Brazilian exports, and the fact that Brazil's main trade partners have additional and more protective sustainability objectives than the national ones, understanding the requirements of these markets becomes a requirement for the acceptance of Brazilian commodities in these markets. Although traditional agribusiness has not yet fully embraced the best sustainability practices, there are other organizations promoting small rural producers, whose practices have proven beneficial to the local community and to the dissemination of knowledge about sustainability.