Recognitions such as certificates and awards play a pivotal role in recognizing excellence within Gran Tierra Energy. They are a testament to our commitment to economic development, safety, social investment, environmental stewardship, and governance. These accolades highlight our adherence to industry-leading standards and practices, providing assurance to our stakeholders that we are a Company that is always willing to do the right thing.
Our dedicated workforce, innovative strategies, and sustainable practices have earned us numerous certificates and prestigious awards, reinforcing our Beyond Compliance philosophy throughout our business over the years. We will continue to strive for excellence and demonstrate our commitment to leading the industry into a sustainable future. To learn more about GTE’s Awards and Certifications, including being ISO 14001 certified for its Environmental Management Systems read on.
| Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Award for Biodiversity Protection Initiatives | The Colombian Oil & Gas Association (ACP) |
| Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|
| Emprender Paz Award | Fundación Grupo Social |
| Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|
| Gender Equality Award | Ministry of Mining and Energy, National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and National Mining Agency |
| First place in the Fauna category at the Latin America Green Awards | Green Awards NGO |
| Machín de Oro Award 2020 for Community Based Initiatives | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
| Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|
| Machín de Oro Award for Support of Technical and Social Programs | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
| Women in Energy Award for Excellence in Environmental Management | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
| Commitment to Projects Supporting Colombia’s Reincorporation efforts | Colombian Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN) |
| Beneficial Practices in Environmental and Social Management | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) |
| Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|
| Key Partners Program as an Excellent Supply Chain Strategy | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) |
| “From Challenges to Opportunities” as the top example of a labour practice strengthening sustainable local development and community relations. | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) |
| ACIPET Innovation Award – Emprender Paga Project | ACIPET |
| Contributions to Zoology Award | Colombian Zoology Association |
| Women Breaking Boundaries Award | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
| Year | Award Name | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sustainability Award for Biodiversity Protection Initiatives | The Colombian Oil & Gas Association (ACP) |
| 2021 | Emprender Paz Award | Fundación Grupo Social |
| 2020 | Gender Equality Award | Ministry of Mining and Energy, National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and National Mining Agency |
| First place in the Fauna category at the Latin America Green Awards | Green Awards NGO | |
| Machín de Oro Award 2020 for Community Based Initiatives | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia | |
| 2019 | Machín de Oro Award for Support of Technical and Social Programs | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
| Women in Energy Award for Excellence in Environmental Management | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia | |
| Commitment to Projects Supporting Colombia’s Reincorporation efforts | Colombian Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN) | |
| Beneficial Practices in Environmental and Social Management | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) | |
| 2018 | Key Partners Program as an Excellent Supply Chain Strategy | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) |
| “From Challenges to Opportunities” as the top example of a labour practice strengthening sustainable local development and community relations. | Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) | |
| ACIPET Innovation Award – Emprender Paga Project | ACIPET | |
| Contributions to Zoology Award | Colombian Zoology Association | |
| Women Breaking Boundaries Award | Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Colombia |
ISO 14001 Certification
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ISO 14001 Certification
Gran Tierra Energy is ISO 14001 certified for its Environmental Management Systems. This certification is an international standard that specifies requirements for effective environmental management systems and has been granted to all of the Company’s operations and activities in Colombia.
The scope determined by Gran Tierra Energy for the Environmental Management System under the ISO 14001 standard includes hydrocarbon exploration, production, treatment, transportation, distribution, sales and marketing activities. The Company has also defined that all of the requirements for this standard are applicable to its environmental management system.
In 2023, GTE recertified compliance in Colombia and started the certification process in Ecuador. The Company uses the certification process as a comprehensive framework to manage and continuously improve its environmental performance, efficiency, sustainability practices, risk management, and legal and regulatory compliance.
Gran Tierra undergoes this certification for its operations in order to continue to implement the highest standards levels for its Environmental Management. The ISO management system lead is the Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and HSE and this position reports directly to the CEO.
Gran Tierra’s ISO 14001 certification demonstrates the Company’s continued commitment to building a record of success in its host countries in a transparent, safe and environmentally responsible way.