Frontera Achieved 108% of its 2023
Sustainability Goals and Offset 50% of Emissions through Carbon
Credits
Frontera Handed Over 1,000 Hectares To The
National Park Association For The Establishment Of The Serranía Of
Manacacías National Park In Meta, Colombia
The Company Is Committed To Continue Being An
Integrity Influencer
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
CALGARY,
AB, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera
Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the
"Company") today released its 2023 Sustainability Report
(the "Sustainability Report"), announced its 2022
environmental, social and governance ("ESG") targets and its
mid-term sustainability strategy.
Orlando Cabrales, Chief
Executive Officer, Frontera commented:
"I am pleased to report that Frontera achieved 108% of its
2023 Sustainability goals, we offset 50% of our scope 1 emissions
through carbon credits, handed over 1,000 hectares for the
establishment of the Serranía of Manacacias National Park and, at
the beginning of the year, were recognized for the fourth
consecutive year as one of the most ethical companies in the world
by the Ethisphere Institute.
Frontera's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the progress
the Company made over the last year, as we strive to leave a
positive footprint and fulfill our commitment to contribute to the
sustainable development of the regions where we operate, while
increasing competitiveness, encouraging innovation and promoting
economic growth, so that our presence means well-being for the
field's nearby population."
Frontera's Sustainability Report presents the Company's
Sustainability performance in 2023. The document covers the period
from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. It has been prepared in
accordance with the standards issued by the Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) for the Oil and Gas Sector, and
following the recommendations stated in the IFRS. The Global
Reporting Initiative standard (2021 GRI) for the Oil and Gas
Sector. Where necessary, reference has also been made to
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Task Force on Climate-Related
Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),
S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), the
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the UN Global Compact's Ten
Universal Principles, the World Economic Forum's recommendations,
IPIECA and the UN Guiding and Voluntary Principles on Security and
Human Rights. Frontera has voluntarily published annual
Sustainability Reports since 2016 as part of its continuous and
transparent disclosure efforts to highlight its ESG achievements
and challenges.
Frontera's 2023 Sustainability Report can be accessed on the
Company's website at:
https://www.fronteraenergy.ca/sustainability-reports/
In accordance with the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child
Labour in Supply Chains Act ("Bill S-211"), Frontera has
issued a report presenting the framework of guidelines and policies
implemented within the Company, along with its responsible business
conduct procedures and the activities carried out as part of its
human rights' due diligence process for the prevention and
establishment of guarantees on zero tolerance regarding forced
labour and child labour as forms of modern slavery.
Highlights of Frontera's 2023 ESG
performance
Frontera achieved 108% of its 2023 Sustainability Goals and
offset 50% of its scope 1 emissions. Completed 5,737 cumulative
hectares preserved and restored in key connectivity corridors in
Casanare and Meta (Colombia) and recycled 45,2% of its
operating water and 12% of its solid waste.
Frontera handed over 1,000 hectares to the National Parks
Association in Colombia, which
contributed to the declaration of the Serranía de Manacacías as a
National Park in Meta, a major environmental milestone for the
country.
The Company invested approximately $5.5 million in
education, inclusive economic development, and quality of life
initiatives, benefiting 94,875 people through 256 social projects
in Colombia, Ecuador and
Guyana. Purchased US$73.3 million worth of goods and services from
local suppliers in nearby operation areas. In 2023, Frontera was
included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index ("GEI") and was
honored for the third time as one the most ethical companies in the
world by the Ethisphere Institute. This recognition has been
reaffirmed for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.
The Company established its
Sustainability Strategy 2024 - 2028
Sustainability, as one of Frontera's strategic pillars, enables
the company to provide ongoing value to its stakeholders, including
investors. Based on the Materiality Analysis carried out in the 1st
quarter of 2023, the Company built a mid-term 5-year strategy. It
focuses on the comprehensive management of risks and impacts, for
the different sustainability matters, by applying a due diligence
approach in human rights, recruitment, care of life, respect
for diversity, environmental protection, preservation of
resources, empathic and trust based relationships, ethical
behavior and corporate compliance, all of which are supported
within its political framework, considering its territorial,
sectorial context and the relationships that derive from it, based
on how each member of Frontera's team interact under the
values of integrity and transparency.
Said strategy follows three key general goals:
- To be an environmentally friendly and energy efficient company,
maximizing the use of resources and waste in our activity.
- To respect human rights and improve the economic and social
well-being of our stakeholders.
- To promote Company growth and competitiveness by managing
strategic risk with sustainability and responsible business
criteria.
Frontera's 2024 Environmental,
Social, and Governance Goals
As part of its 2023 Sustainability Report, Frontera published
its sustainability goals for 2024. Frontera will report on its
progress towards achieving its 2024 goals in its yearly
Sustainability Report. A list of the Company's 2024 ESG goals is
shown below.
Environmental
|
Social
|
Governance
|
Climate
Action
Neutralize 50% of the 1
and 2 scope emissions through carbon credits from both regulated
and voluntary markets
|
Work, Health, and
Safety
Maintain or improve
health and safety indicators (TRIR) for employees and contractors
in Colombia and Ecuador operations, according to the
IOGP
|
Cybersecurity
Maintaining a rate of 0
material incidents in cybersecurity.
|
Clean Water and
Sanitation
45% of water
recirculation required for operating activities
|
Diversity, equity,
inclusion and human talent management
Asses the occupational
segregation index with a pilot group of our suppliers
|
Compliance, ethics
and transparency
Strive to be a role
model for ethical behavior and compliance throughout the value
chain and the market.
|
Life &
Ecosystems
6,554 Cumulative number
of preserved hectares
|
Community
engagement
Maintain social
incidents attributable to Frontera, which directly impact
production, below 16%
|
Comprehensive risk
management
Ensure that all
requests, complaints, and claims related to human rights are
promptly addressed and resolved, achieving a 100% management
rate
|
Responsible
consumption and production
15% waste
recovery
|
Responsible
management of the supply chain
Improve or maintain
local goods and services purchases by 10%, including indirect
purchases through key contractors
|
|
Through these goals, performance progress and actions and as
reflected in the 2023 Sustainability Report, Frontera Energy
ratifies its commitment to develop its business in a responsible
manner aiming to build a sustainable future.
Frontera's Sustainability Report can be accessed on the
Company's website at:
https://www.fronteraenergy.ca/sustainability-reports/.
About Frontera
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company
involved in the exploration, development, production,
transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in
South America, including related
investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company
has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 24
exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in
Colombia. Frontera is committed to
conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and
ethically responsible manner.
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This press release contains forward-looking information
within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking
information relates to activities, events, or developments that
Frontera believes, expects, or anticipates will or may occur in the
future. Forward-looking information in this presentation includes,
without limitation, Frontera's 2024 ESG goals, the Company's
expectations regarding its 2024 Sustainability Report and the
Company's dedication to harmonizing its business objectives with
its ESG goals. All information other than historical fact is
forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information reflects the current
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information currently available to it and considers the experience
of Frontera and its perception of historical trends. Although
Frontera believes that the assumptions inherent in the
forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking
information is not a guarantee of future performance and
accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such
information. Forward-looking information is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas
companies and some that are unique to Frontera. The actual results
of Frontera may differ materially from those expressed or implied
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are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance
that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on,
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ended December 31,
2023, and Frontera's management's discussion and
analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023, and quarter
ended March 31,
2024, and other documents Frontera files from time to
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except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Frontera
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information, whether as a result of new information, future events,
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