voluntary approach
[/vɒlənteri əˈprəʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: voluntary approaches
abordagem voluntária
1. A method or strategy based on willingness and choice rather than legal requirement or coercion, often used in environmental policy, business agreements, or social initiatives
The government adopted a voluntary approach to reduce carbon emissions rather than implementing strict regulations.
O governo adotou uma abordagem voluntária para reduzir as emissões de carbono em vez de implementar regulamentações rigorosas.
2. A framework where participation is optional and relies on the cooperation and goodwill of involved parties
Companies preferred the voluntary approach to sustainability over mandatory compliance requirements.
As empresas preferiram a abordagem voluntária para sustentabilidade em vez de requisitos de conformidade obrigatória.
In Brazil, 'abordagem voluntária' is increasingly used in corporate governance and environmental policy discussions, reflecting growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility. In the USA, voluntary approaches are often presented as market-friendly alternatives to regulation, while in EU contexts (including Portugal) they are frequently framed as complementary to regulatory frameworks.
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