DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Human beings are at the core of everything we do, this is why we have to respect their rights, promote them and remedy any negative consequences where necessary. We value diversity and recognize that rights are non-negotiable and inherent to all people, and that they must receive equal treatment. This commitment to respect human rights is in accordance with internationally accepted standards.
In Promigas, we honor and implement rights as follows:
LABOR PRACTICES
With respect to our employees, contractors and suppliers:
We encourage honesty, integrity, respect and trust.
We promote welfare and quality of life.
We provide safe and healthy conditions.
We recognize the right to freedom of association.
We offer equal opportunities: we promote equity, impartiality and a level playing field.
We do not accept abuse of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, forced labor, discrimination, harassment and the use of force.
We do not tolerate child labor.
We train our employees, contractors and suppliers to respect and take ownership of human rights.
AREAS WHERE WE OPERATE
With the communities and other stakeholders:
We act in accordance with public policy and recognize the state as the principal guarantor of fundamental human rights.
We guarantee a secure environment during the development of our operations.
We recognize property rights and we work to preserve, protect and respect the territories.
Together with other actors we contribute to the quality of life of the communities in our area of influence, with respect for their autonomy in managing their development.
We value the culture and idiosyncrasies of communities which allows us to be able to address their realities from a distinct perspective.
We favor building trust.
We respond to emergencies with solidarity and humanitarian aid, coordinated with the relevant institutions.
We work with state security agencies to manage public order situations that may affect both the provision of the natural gas public service and the development of initiatives aimed at the common good.
We evaluate, prevent and mitigate the social, cultural and environmental impacts of our operations.
ENVIRONMENT
We recognize the environment as a common good.
We value the fight against climate change, as an essential action to live in a balanced environment, mitigating its causes and adapting our organization through the adoption of policies and practices to address its effects.
We tackle environmental challenges that could adversely impact the access and enjoyment of natural resources in a proactive and responsible way.
ETHICS
We recognize the link between Human Rights and ethics based on practices that value the dignity of people.
We encourage practices based on a solid set of values and commitment to do the right thing, the right way, among our employees and contractors.
We prevent fraud and corruption as part of our ethical principles.
We promote the respectful, proactive and transparent communication with our stakeholders, framed in a context of dialog.
Our management approach to ethics is one of prevention, with zero tolerance and the public rejection of any kind of violation of Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law by the company or stakeholders with whom we interact, and backed up by the authorities to prevent impunity.
