Recognizing that Human Rights risks can arise in any jurisdiction, in 2025, Gran Tierra Energy extended its Human Rights due diligence approach to Canada through a Risk Assessment conducted with Shift–an independent, non-profit centre of expertise on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The assessment included site visits, interviews with employees and external stakeholders, and Human Rights workshops. The workshops involved both Calgary based staff and field teams, and strengthened shared understanding of Human Rights risks in day-to-day operations. This included how decisions related to land access, contractor management, and community interaction can create or mitigate potential impacts.
While Canada operates within a strong institutional framework, its federal system creates regulatory complexity– with workplace rights, land access, and Indigenous rights varying by province and project location. The due diligence review enabled a deeper understanding of the local operating context and informed the identification of actions for monitoring, mitigation, and engagement. It also supported the identification of relevant internal functions and stakeholder groups as a foundation for strengthening corporate commitments.
