GTE expects contractors and suppliers to maintain business practices consistent with its own standards for its employees and operations including respect for Human Rights. While these expectations are embedded into GTE’s corporate policies and practices, the supply chain is an important Human Rights risk factor, especially with the large number of local vendors without policies in place.
Since 2021, the Company has implemented a program focused on its contracting companies to strengthen their understanding and implementation of good Human Rights practices. This work has been done in collaboration with two key partners, Hemisferio Consultores and ICESI University.
More than 20 local companies adjacent to Gran Tierra’s operations in southern and northern Colombia have participated in the program, receiving training and education on Human Rights and business. In addition, participants have been provided with continuous support to create and formalize Human Rights policies of their own. This has translated into an increased commitment among Gran Tierra’s suppliers to respect and promote Human Rights in their businesses.
The program will elevate Human Rights awareness, principles and protections to help partners and suppliers prepare for and respond to any scenario throughout GTE’s value chain. This program also improves and standardizes local business practices by incorporating Human Rights policies into operations across the value chain and will ripple through the industry, down into the communities.
