Agreements between competitors for custainability curposes comparative cnalysis of international guidelines and perspectives for Brazil

Abstract

This article examines how foreign competition authorities have interpreted and applied competition law to agreements between competitors with environmental sustainability goals. Based on an analysis of twelve guidelines published by jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, the study identifies points of convergence and divergence across six key aspects: the scope and objectives of the documents, the definition of sustainability, applicable legal and economic criteria, the treatment of benefits and beneficiaries, guidance and authorization procedures, and the use of practical examples. The findings reveal a high degree of convergence in certain areas and highlight the absence of such guidelines in Latin America. The article concludes that international experiences offer valuable parameters for developing normative instruments in Brazil, aligned with its legal and institutional framework.