Human rights, diversity, equality & inclusion

As part of GEB's commitment to respect and promote Human Rights (HR), the GEB Board of Directors approved and adopted the Group’s corporate HR policy in August 2022.

This policy establishes a framework of action to make sure the operations and activities in all spheres of engagement and territories in which GEB and its subsidiaries operate are carried out with respect for Human Rights. This policy covers topics, such as: the rejection of forced labor, prohibition of child labor and people trafficking, respect for the freedom of association and collective bargaining, equal pay, and rejection of any type of discrimination, among other topics. It also includes a declaration of general and specific commitments to employees, communities, partners, suppliers and contractors.

GEB and its subsidiaries’ commitment to respect human rights is aligned with the Colombian institutional framework, the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for multinational companies, the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the fundamental conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Colombian Guidelines on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Convention 169 of 1989 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) on indigenous and tribal peoples, and the applicable national regulations and jurisprudence, among others.

The Human Rights policy also includes guidelines on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, with practices aimed at promoting a corporate culture with equal opportunity, rights and responsibilities, free from any type of discrimination.

Human Rights Strategy Components

We have a Diversity and Inclusion Policy and practices aimed at promoting a corporate culture with equal opportunity, rights and responsibilities, free from any type of discrimination.

Human rights due diligence:

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Tools & Documents

GEB Human Rights Policy

It establishes the framework of action for developing a corporate culture of human rights and makes sure human rights are respected and promoted in all spheres of engagement and territories in which GEB and its subsidiaries operate.

GEB’s Due Diligence in HR

This process makes it possible to proactively manage the real and potential risks of adverse effects on human rights in which GEB could be involved. (click here Human Rights Due Diligence System GEB)

GEB’s Due Diligence in HR

This process makes it possible to proactively manage the real and potential risks of adverse effects on human rights in which GEB could be involved. (click here Human Rights Assessment Due Diligence System GEB)

GEB’s HR Risks and Controls

Learn about the risks, controls, mitigation and remediation measures in terms of Human Rights for GEB operations (electric energy transmission in Colombia).

Priorities and goals

Culture

Consolidate an inclusive corporate culture based on respect for differences and non-discrimination

Inclusive culture

Ensure that our workforce reflects the great diversity of the societies we serve, with particular emphasis on people from ethnic/racial minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTI+ people

Gender equality

Achieve greater balance in highly masculinized or feminized positions and increase the participation of women in managerial positions

Communities

Apply a differential gender approach to socio-environmental investment projects

Greater diversity in our supply chain

Strengthen suppliers and contractors in aspects of DEI, with an emphasis on hiring local labor, women, youth and minority groups

This is how we are moving forward

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Gender and diversity approach in our selection processes

Desempeño Social

Social performance

A common future, where our operation positively impacts communities, building shared prosperity.

Shared prosperity

Through the social license and transparent relationships, we create shared prosperity and contribute to the protection of the environment. The growth of our operations in the territories is critically dependent on the quality of our relationships with local stakeholders

Return social performance

Topics

Human rights, diversity, equality & inclusion

Human Rights Strategy Components

Human rights due diligence:

What is Human Rights due diligence?

Tools & Documents

GEB Human Rights Policy

GEB’s Due Diligence in HR

GEB’s Due Diligence in HR

GEB’s HR Risks and Controls

Priorities and goals

Culture

Inclusive culture

Gender equality

Communities

Greater diversity in our supply chain

This is how we are moving forward

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Gender and diversity approach in our selection processes

Desempeño Social

Social performance

Shared prosperity