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Ecopetrol publishes draft chapter on social and environmental issues, including climate, for the year 2024

1. Ecopetrol released a draft on social and environmental policies. 2. It controls over 60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production. 3. Ecopetrol holds a significant position in energy transmission in the Americas. 4. Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks related to market conditions. 5. Acquisition of ISA enhances its operational footprint in energy sectors.

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Why Bullish?

The focus on sustainability aligns with global energy trends, potentially attracting investment.

How important is it?

The announcement shows commitment to sustainability, which is increasingly valued by investors.

Why Long Term?

Sustainable practices will likely shape long-term market perception, similar to other major energy companies.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, in accordance with External Circular 031 of 2021 issued by the Superintendency of Finance of Colombia, it has published the draft chapter on practices, policies, processes and indicators related to social and environmental issues, including climate, which can be consulted in Spanish on Ecopetrol's website. Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.  For more information, please contact: Head of Capital MarketsCarolina Tovar AragónEmail: [email protected]  Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)Marcela Ulloa Email: [email protected]  SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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