Frontera Energy receives award from the United Nations Global Compact for its efforts in generating local economic development

The company has been recognized for the second consecutive year for its relationship with the indigenous communities of Colombia and Peru and for its excellent work in engaging with its stakeholders, through commitment and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals..

• Frontera was the winner by the majority vote of the public.
• The award is granted by the Global Compact Network Canada.

Frontera Energy won the Sustainable Development Goals Award presented by the Global Compact Network Canada, for its efforts and commitment to the indigenous communities of Colombia and Peru, and for its economic development initiatives in the territories where it operates, through local business development programs and productive projects as sources of income for the populations.

The company won in the Large Companies category and received the award after obtaining the majority vote of the public.

Alejandro Jiménez, Director of Corporate Affairs at Frontera Energy, stated: «We are aware of how interconnected our operations are with indigenous communities and regions, which is why one of our priorities as a company is to develop initiatives that promote sustainable and competitive economic development. Through active and open commitment, we have a great opportunity to offer better socioeconomic opportunities, contributing to the territories, to the quality of life, and thus, to the countries where we operate.”.

This recognition also becomes a driving force for the company, which will continue to focus its efforts on contributing to the productivity of the economic fabric, the development of human capital, the strengthening of social and institutional fabric, and quality infrastructure in the territories.

The goal of the SDG is to encourage all Canadian organizations to integrate the 17 goals and highlight the progress made by the public and private sectors in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Since its establishment in 2013, the Canadian chapter of the Global Compact has been dedicated to supporting more than 150 companies with the development of the 10 Principles and 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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