ESG Social: o compliance social como mecanismo de redução de riscos jurídicos no âmbito dos recursos humanos

Abstract

This paper addresses the theme of corporate Sustainability, with the objective of critically analysing the relevance and application of the social (S) pillar of ESG, focusing on social compliance, as an effective strategic mechanism to mitigate legal risks inherent in human resources practices in the corporate environment. Adopting a theoretical-conceptual approach, the study used the hypothetical-deductive method and bibliographic research, based on Stakeholder Theory and the Evolution of the concept of corporate social responsability (CSR) to ESG. The results demonstrate that the implementation of diversity and inclusion policies, institutionalized by compliance programs, acts as a preventive mechanism that significantly reduces the company’s exposure to labor and civil litigation, transforming diversity and inclusion into a legal Shield and competitive advantage. What is observed is that social compliance, by being supported by governance (G) and environmental responsability (E), shifts risk management from a reactive stance to a proactive and strategic approach.