Page 38 - 2019 Sustainability Report

Community Engagement
Trust, Respect and Two-way Communication
Trust, transparency and respect are core values for Gran Tierra and are the most important foundations of successful stakeholder relations. The company’s record of successful engagement with communities is the result of a careful approach that emphasizes above all else, listening, learning and facilitating authentic two-way communication. Engagement activities are focused around three main pillars: Building trust, ensuring availability of accurate information and providing a mechanism for ongoing dialogue.
In 2019, GTE:
h Engagedapproximately2,000 students through the PetrolCopa School Challenge competition
h Welcomedover9,000visitorsto GTE Te Escucha outreach offices
h Hosted over 400 people at operational facilities during “Fam Trips”
h Responded to and resolved 100% of petitions, questions, complaints or claims received
38 2019 Sustainability Report