Reumo
Agricultural input distributors play a crucial role in the agribusiness chain in Brazil, not only supplying essential products and services to rural producers, but also acting as key intermediaries between them and the input industry, such as fertilizers, seeds, pesticides and agricultural machinery. In addition, these distributors play a fundamental role as negotiators in the sale of agricultural production to grain processors, exporters and local buyers, and facilitate access to credit, serving as intermediaries in the financial system that supports sales in the agricultural sector. Given the importance of agriculture in the Brazilian economy and the prominent role played by the more than 6,000 points of sale in the dissemination of innovations and knowledge, the integration of ESG (environmental, social and governance) practices has gained relevance. These practices are increasingly in demand by stakeholders, which include interest groups concerned about the sustainability and longevity of companies, especially those that rely on the financial market to finance their operations. Since the effective implementation of ESG practices implies a significant change in organizational culture, the purpose of this research was to understand how ESG practices are being managed from the perspective of human resource management in Brazilian agribusiness. Specifically, it will explore how agricultural input distributors are building their leadership teams and managing talent to implement these practices.