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A influência das práticas ambientais, sociais e de governança (ESG) na performance das empresas do setor da saúde em Portugal
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A integração de práticas ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) tem ganhado destaque como estratégia essencial para garantir o sucesso das organizações (Kalia & Aggarwal, 2023). A sua adoção tem vindo a demonstrar impacto positivo a nível operacional e financeiro, com melhorias na eficiência, reputação e qualidade dos serviços (Kalia & Aggarwal, 2023). Como tal, o objetivo deste estudo concerne analisar de que forma a implementação das ESG influencia a performance das empresas que atuam no setor da saúde em Portugal, sendo uma das primeiras investigações neste sentido no contexto da saúde português, considerando ao mesmo tempo as dimensões ambiental, social e de governança.
O presente estudo segue uma abordagem quantitativa, de natureza correlacional e transversal. Os dados foram recolhidos através de um questionário aplicado a uma amostra de gestores de empresas de saúde em Portugal. O instrumento de recolha de dados incluiu questões de carácter sociodemográfico e itens destinados à avaliação das variáveis em análise. Após a recolha, os dados foram sujeitos a tratamento estatístico, recorrendo a análises descritivas e inferenciais. Em particular, foram realizadas análises de correlação e de regressão linear, com o objetivo de examinar as relações entre as variáveis consideradas. Os objetivos definidos foram atingidos, tendo em conta que os resultados evidenciam uma relação significativa positiva entre as práticas ESG com a performance das empresas indo ao encontro das inconsistências documentadas internacionalmente, que a definem como complexa e dependente do contexto onde está inserida.
Concluiu-se que o compromisso com as ESG reflete a consciência das empresas relativamente à sociedade e ao meio ambiente, pelo que a sua adoção contribui para uma melhor governança, redução de impactos negativos sustentáveis e socialmente responsáveis. Além disso, integrá-las na gestão operacional reforça a conformidade legal, competitividade no mercado e a sustentabilidade a longo prazo, o que demonstra ser uma vantagem competitiva para atração de stakeholders atentos a estes princípios. Como tal, este trabalho é útil para a gestão estratégica das empresas e na formulação de políticas públicas e governamentais relativas ao ramo da saúde.
Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices has gained prominence as an essential strategy for ensuring organizational success. The adoption of these practices has demonstrated a positive impact at operational and financial levels, with improvements in efficiency, reputation, and the quality of services (Kalia & Aggarwal, 2023). As such, this study aims to analyze the ESG influence on the Portuguese healthcare companies performance, being one of the first investigations within this context, by jointly considering environmental, social, and governance dimensions. This study follows a quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire applied to a sample of managers from healthcare companies in Portugal. The data collection instrument included sociodemographic questions and items designed to assess the variables under analysis. Upon collection, the data were subjected to statistical treatment, using descriptive and inferential analyses. In particular, correlation and linear regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the variables considered. The study purpose was achieved, considering that the results showed a significant positive relationship between ESG practices and company performance. This relationship is however not linear or universal, reflecting the inconsistencies documented internationally, suggesting that it is complex and context-dependent, in line with the reported inconsistencies. It was concluded that the commitment to ESG increased companies’ awareness of society and the environment responsabilities, and therefore its adoption contributes to better governance, reduction of negative impacts, sustainability, and social responsibility. Furthermore, integrating these practices into operational management reinforces legal compliance, market competitiveness, and long-term sustainability, which proves to be a competitive advantage in attracting stakeholders attentive to these principles. Overall, this study provides relevant insights for the companies strategic management and the formulation of policies related to the healthcare sector.
Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices has gained prominence as an essential strategy for ensuring organizational success. The adoption of these practices has demonstrated a positive impact at operational and financial levels, with improvements in efficiency, reputation, and the quality of services (Kalia & Aggarwal, 2023). As such, this study aims to analyze the ESG influence on the Portuguese healthcare companies performance, being one of the first investigations within this context, by jointly considering environmental, social, and governance dimensions. This study follows a quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire applied to a sample of managers from healthcare companies in Portugal. The data collection instrument included sociodemographic questions and items designed to assess the variables under analysis. Upon collection, the data were subjected to statistical treatment, using descriptive and inferential analyses. In particular, correlation and linear regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the variables considered. The study purpose was achieved, considering that the results showed a significant positive relationship between ESG practices and company performance. This relationship is however not linear or universal, reflecting the inconsistencies documented internationally, suggesting that it is complex and context-dependent, in line with the reported inconsistencies. It was concluded that the commitment to ESG increased companies’ awareness of society and the environment responsabilities, and therefore its adoption contributes to better governance, reduction of negative impacts, sustainability, and social responsibility. Furthermore, integrating these practices into operational management reinforces legal compliance, market competitiveness, and long-term sustainability, which proves to be a competitive advantage in attracting stakeholders attentive to these principles. Overall, this study provides relevant insights for the companies strategic management and the formulation of policies related to the healthcare sector.
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ESG Ambiente Social Governança Performance Gestão da saúde