Human rights, diversity, equality & inclusion

We have due diligence guidelines in place aimed at identifying, preventing, mitigating and correcting potential impacts of our activities on Human Rights, and we carry out prior consultations with ethnic groups through constructive and respectful dialogs with the communities. Due to their relationship with the Group's activities, we have assigned priority to rights related to decent working conditions, environmental protection, respect for diversity and equality, respect for the legitimate monopoly of State force, life and dignity.

In late 2021, GEB began to develop its Human Rights due diligence system. A corporate human rights policy was developed that applies to employees, subsidiaries, partners, suppliers and contractors (currently in the approval stage), as well as due diligence guidelines for controlled affiliates. Additionally, an action plan was designed to close gaps and a human rights training program was created for employees and contractors (currently in the approval stage). In the implementation of GEB's Sustainability Strategy, the standard template for GEB’s contract includes clauses related to the defense and promotion of Human Rights.

GEB's 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.

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

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