enterprise risk

[/ˈɛntərˌpraɪz rɪsk/]
nounpl: enterprise risks
risco empresarial
1. Any risk that could potentially affect the achievement of an organization's strategic objectives, including financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks
The company conducted an enterprise risk assessment to identify potential threats to its operations.
A empresa realizou uma avaliação de risco empresarial para identificar possíveis ameaças às suas operações.
2. The collective exposure an organization faces from all sources of uncertainty that could impact its goals and performance
Enterprise risk management helps organizations proactively address potential disruptions.
A gestão de risco empresarial ajuda as organizações a abordar proativamente possíveis interrupções.
The concept of enterprise risk management became increasingly important in Brazil following corporate governance reforms and the adoption of international standards (SOX compliance). In the USA, enterprise risk management is a core component of corporate governance frameworks, particularly post-2008 financial crisis. Both countries emphasize the need for comprehensive ERM strategies to protect shareholder value and ensure regulatory compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organizational riskcorporate riskbusiness riskstrategic risk
Antonyms / Antônimos
business continuityoperational stability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
risco empresarial
Standard term used in corporate and financial contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
risco corporativo
Commonly used in major business centers; often interchangeable with risco empresarial
Portugal
risco empresarial / risco corporativo
Both terms are used; risco empresarial is more common in formal business documentation

Related Words

enterprise risk management (ERM)risk assessmentrisk mitigationcompliance riskoperational riskfinancial riskreputational riskstakeholder value

Related Idioms & Phrases

to manage enterprise risk
to mitigate enterprise risk
enterprise risk exposure
enterprise risk framework
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