Our social management
People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we include the Safety, Employees and Community Development pillars in our SPEED Integrated Value System. We are committed to our employees returning home in good health and working in an environment of non-discrimination, with growth opportunities for all. We strive to promote the well-being of our neighboring communities through investment that contributes to sustainable development and a relationship based on dialogue and participation.
Due diligence and social impact management
Our premise to operate is based on the recognition and value we give to the acceptance and social legitimacy granted to us by neighbors and other stakeholders in the territory, which allow us to advance in the development of activities in a sustainable manner and in harmonious coexistence with them.
Contribution to sustainable development
For us, the contribution to sustainable development is the commitment and corporate social responsibility we have with the care and protection of nature and society, under the principle of being a responsible corporate citizen. We are aware that our business has a decisive role to play in closing development gaps, contributing to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and generating societal well-being.
Citizen participation, dialogue and prior consultation
We recognize and value citizen participation as a fundamental element and right of all our stakeholders in the exercise of their citizenship and their role in relation to everything that may impact or transform their lives and the territories they live in.
Engagement with ethnic groups
The rights of ethnic groups are relevant in the global human rights agenda. Respecting their rights at all stages of oil activity development and recognizing the differential approach in our management contributes to the respect for their cultures, traditions, uses and customs.
Talent attraction, development and retention
Our employees are our most important asset, as they are the people who make our “Create Value and Give Back” value promise a reality. We have prioritized talent management since our Company was created, and, therefore, one of the pillars of our SPEED Integrated Value System is the “E” for Employees. We focus on developing initiatives to strengthen the personal, family and professional life balance of our employees, as well as promoting their development through organizational culture and continuous training.
Equality, inclusion and diversity
The well-being of our stakeholders is a priority. We understand that in all countries where we operate there are challenges to face and overcome with regards to equality, inclusion and diversity (EID). That is why we have decided to enhance and make more visible our EID approach, which we understand as the strategies, initiatives and guidelines that we adopt to help guarantee fair treatment and equal opportunities that promote diverse work teams in which everyone is recognized, valued and respected.
Protection of health and life
People are a vital pillar for GeoPark; the motor that moves our Company. Our commitment to protecting health and life is of the highest relevance to our operations, our people and our commitment to the environment. Guided by our SPEED Integrated Value System, industry best practices and international standards, we go beyond the standards of the countries we operate in. We focus our efforts and initiatives on ensuring safe working conditions and keep operational risks properly controlled and managed to ensure the well-being, health and lives of our employees and supply chain workers.