Analysis of Corporate Governance, Organisational Resilience and Sustainable Practices Developed by Brazilian Companies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Study

Antony Aparecido Pavarin, Tiago F. A. C. Sigahi (), Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de Moraes, Walter Leal Filho, Izabela Simon Rampasso and Rosley Anholon
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Antony Aparecido Pavarin: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13000-000, Brazil
Tiago F. A. C. Sigahi: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13000-000, Brazil
Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de Moraes: School of Applied Science, University of Campinas, Limeira 13480-000, Brazil
Walter Leal Filho: Faculty of Life Sciences, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Izabela Simon Rampasso: Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta 1240000, Chile
Rosley Anholon: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13000-000, Brazil

World, 2022, vol. 3, issue 4, 1-9

Abstract: This paper aims to present aspects related to corporate governance, organisational resilience and sustainable practices developed by Brazilian companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The methodological strategy included documentary research to identify sustainability reports published by companies listed on the Ibovespa index, which were examined through the content analysis technique. The results allowed light to be shed on opportunities for improvement concerning sustainability and corporate governance. Regarding organisational resilience, risk management is central for the development of sustainability practices by organisations. The support to society related to the COVID-19 pandemic was evidenced mainly through the donation of financial resources, equipment and hospital supplies. Practices related to reducing energy consumption and minimising waste generation were those most associated with environmental aspects. The actions identified were mapped according to their relations with the SDGs. Managers can benefit from the information presented in this study to enhance organisational sustainability and resilience, while researchers can use it as a starting point for future studies.

Keywords: governance; resilience; SDGs; COVID-19; pandemic; Brazil; crisis management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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