20 April 2026
Gran Tierra Energy Confirmed as Member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
- Gran Tierra Energy was confirmed as a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPI) at the 2026 London Plenary, a leading global standard for responsible security practices.
- The Company achieved membership in one year—significantly faster than the typical 4–5 year process, reflecting a strong commitment join the VPI.
- This milestone reinforces Gran Tierra’s commitment to the protection of human rights, ethical security and responsible risk management, aligned with international best practices and supported by tangible actions in the communities where it operates.
Calgary, Canada, April 20th 2026. Gran Tierra Energy is pleased to announce that it has been confirmed as a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights during the 2026 VPI Plenary meeting. At this year’s VPI Plenary Meeting, the Company was represented by Diego Perez-Claramunt, Vice President, Corporate HSE and Sustainability, who joined global stakeholders in London, UK for important discussions on Security and Human Rights. By achieving VPI membership, Gran Tierra reinforces its commitment to operating responsibly and prioritizing the safety, dignity, and rights of people in the communities where it operates. This milestone demonstrates the Company’s strong commitment to the protection of human rights, ethical security practices, and responsible risk management across its operations, aligned with international best practices and supported by tangible actions in all of the places we operate.
While the process to achieve membership typically takes four to five years, Gran Tierra successfully completed all requirements within approximately just over a year. This accelerated achievement reflects the Company’s focused efforts to embed human rights protection into its security management systems and operational culture.
“Becoming a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights demonstrates our commitment to responsible operations. Delivering appropriate security measures, aligned with best international Human Rights practices, and ensuring the protection of our people and our communities is paramount to us,” said Diego Perez-Claramunt, Vice President, Corporate HSE and Sustainability. “We are proud to join this global initiative and to continue strengthening our approach to human rights through collaboration with governments, industry peers, and civil society organizations.”
Membership in the VPI requires companies to integrate the Voluntary Principles into their business practices, including incorporating human rights considerations into security risk assessments, aligning corporate policies with the Principles, reporting annually on human rights-related matters, implementing operational procedures that promote responsible security practices, and providing training to employees and contractors.
Gran Tierra’s commitment to human rights is also reflected in concrete community initiatives across the regions where it operates. For example, in Colombia’s Putumayo region, the Company has undertaken a humanitarian demining program that has removed more than 300 explosive artifacts. Demining is a critical enabler of human rights as it supports the right to live, safety and security and also the right to the freedom of movement. Through its Preventing Child Recruitment program, more than 2,500 children and youth have benefited from sports-based activities designed to strengthen resilience in communities affected by conflict. In addition, the Company has provided human rights, risk management, and prevention training to more than 300 employees and 800 transportation drivers to help identify and respond to potential human rights risks.
For more information about the Gran Tierra´s Human Rights work, please visit: https://www.grantierra.com/social/human-rights/