ESG as a competitive advantage: how Brazilian companies are using the agenda to grow

The perception that ESG is merely a regulatory cost is a thing of the past. Companies that integrate environmental, social, and governance criteria into their core strategy are reaping tangible financial benefits — and the data proves it.

Access to credit and investment

Banks such as BNDES, IFC, and major private institutions already offer credit lines with reduced rates for companies with verified ESG practices. Private equity and venture capital funds also require ESG due diligence before any investment. Companies with audited GHG inventories and published sustainability reports get ahead in this process.

New clients and supply chains

Large corporations with Scope 3 targets — such as retailers, automakers, and exporters — are demanding emissions data and ESG practices from their suppliers. Companies that cannot provide this information are being excluded from qualification processes. ESG has become a market access requirement.

Talent engagement

Recent research shows that professionals, especially from Gen Z and Millennials, prefer to work for companies with a clear environmental and social purpose. Companies with a robust ESG agenda report lower turnover and greater ease in attracting qualified talent.

How to get started

The starting point is always diagnosis: emissions inventory, mapping of ESG risks and opportunities, and definition of material priorities. Domani offers this structured and accessible path for companies of all sizes and sectors.