A RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL DAS EMPRESAS TRANSNACIONAIS E A PROTEÇÃO DO MEIO AMBIENTE COMO UM DIREITO HUMANO

This article presents research on the social responsibility of transnational corporations and environmental protection. The overall objective of this study was to investigate how the social responsibility of transnational corporations influences the protection of the environment as a human right, and the roles of ESG policies, international legislation, and transnational courts in this process. To achieve this goal, specific objectives were established, including assessing the influence of corporate practices on sustainability, analyzing the evolution of policies, and examining the role of international legislation and courts. The methodology used involved reviewing relevant literature and analyzing data from secondary sources. The research revealed the critical importance of transnational corporations in promoting sustainable development and the variable effectiveness of legislation in different contexts, concluding that there is a growing interdependence between sustainable business practices and environmental protection as a human right. The final considerations highlight the importance of continuing research on the subject to enhance current understanding and promote future advancements.