Canacol Energy, GeoPark, and Terpel, ACP affiliates, stand out in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

The oil, gas, and liquid fuels industry in Colombia continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability. Three companies affiliated with the Colombian Association of Oil and Gas (ACP) have been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, a recognition of their leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. This achievement reinforces the key role of the sector in building a sustainable energy future and driving the development of the country and regions.

From the ACP, we congratulate the companies that continue to advance in the implementation of sustainable practices, we celebrate these achievements, and we reiterate the industry's commitment to continue evolving to provide reliable, safe, and increasingly sustainable energy.

Terpel: Leadership in sustainability with outstanding score

For the eighth consecutive year, Terpel has been included in the Yearbook, achieving a score of 69, surpassing the industry average (48 points). This is the highest rating obtained by the company since it began participating in the measurement, and it reflects its commitment to sustainable development and continuous improvement in its ESG practices.

Terpel is one of the 20 outstanding Colombian companies in the Yearbook. Its outstanding performance in dimensions such as transparency and reporting, tax strategy, product quality, emissions, human rights, materiality, water, and business ethics demonstrates its leadership in sustainability and its role in transforming the energy industry.

GeoPark: A new benchmark in sustainability

For the first time, GeoPark was included in this Sustainability Yearbook as a reference company in the Oil & Gas Upstream & Integrated sector. Additionally, it has been recognized as an Industry Mover, a distinction awarded to companies with the greatest improvement in their score within their sector.

Out of 101 evaluated companies, only 15 managed to enter the ranking, highlighting the importance of this recognition. GeoPark excelled in key areas such as transparency and reporting, business ethics, energy efficiency, and labor practices. Among its main advances in sustainability are: a 49% reduction in energy consumption between 2022 and 2023, the first Double Materiality analysis, and that nearly 50% of its executive positions were held by women in 2023.

Canacol Energy: recognized in Corporate Governance

For its part, Canacol Energy has been included in the Yearbook for the second consecutive year, with an outstanding score of 75 points in corporate governance, which highlights it among companies in the Oil & Gas Upstream & Integrated sector. For the company, this recognition is a testament to its commitment to excellence in ESG and to being part of the sustainable transformation of the energy sector.

🔗 Learn more about the S&P 2025 Sustainability Yearbook: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/yearbook/