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Ethics, Compliance and Bylaws

Compliance

The ongoing partnership between senior management, employees, and member companies is crucial to strengthening the institutional role of the IBP and building an increasingly ethical, solid, and sustainable oil, gas, and energy industry in Brazil.

The IBP acts as the leading institutional voice of the sector and, given the evolution of the market and the organization itself, reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and excellence in all its activities. Our ethical standard is the foundation of our credibility and broadens the scope of our activities.

We seek to be an active agent in spreading a culture of integrity across society through educational projects, events, publications, and collective actions promoted by our Compliance Committee.

Compliance Committee

The Compliance Committee's initiatives aim to position the IBP as a benchmark for best practices in the oil and gas sector, especially in terms of preventing corruption and strengthening regulatory compliance.

The Committee acts as a liaison between member companies, institutional partners, and regulatory bodies, expanding access to information and promoting the exchange of experiences and technical knowledge.

Among its main deliverables is the Guide to Good Practices in Corporate Integrity for the Oil and Gas Sector, a collaborative document that consolidates recommendations and ethical references, in partnership with the Ministry of Transparency and the CGU. The publication was reviewed in 2022 to incorporate updated market trends.

The Commission is also responsible for promoting and monitoring the Integrity Pact, a pledge made by IBP member companies to uphold high standards of ethics and transparency in the way they do business.

Integrity Program

The IBP’s Integrity Program consists of a set of policies, standards, and procedures that govern the conduct of the organization and its stakeholders, promoting an institutional culture based on ethics, transparency, and accountability.

Elements of the Integrity Program

  1. Corporate Governance
  2. Social Responsibility
  3. Environment and Sustainability
  4. Relationship with Public Authorities
  5. Interaction between Employees
  6. Financial and Bookkeeping Integrity
  7. Confidentiality and Processing of Privileged Information
  8. Communication
  9. Conflict of Interest
  10. Suppliers and Service Providers
  11. Corruption Prevention
  12. Contributions, Donations, and Sponsorships
  13. Money Laundering
  14. Trade Rules
  15. Personal Data Protection
  16. Corporate Regulatory Compliance
  17. Ethics Channel

Code of Ethics

The IBP’s Code of Ethics is the guiding document of our Integrity Program. It sets out the principles and values that must inform the conduct of employees, associates, and partners, ensuring alignmentment with the best legal and ethical practices in the industry.

Our Values

  • Integrity: We work in an ethical, impartial, non-partisan manner and in accordance with the law. We do not get involved in commercial issues, nor do we defend political or partisan interests.
  • Leadership: We foster excellence and the technical foundation for industry development, promoting a competitive and attractive business environment.
  • Sustainability: We encourage the adoption of best practices in safety, health, and the environment.
  • People: We value diversity and human capital as drivers of innovation and growth.

Ethics Channel

The IBP provides a safe and anonymous ethics channel, managed in a fully independent manner, for reporting irregular conduct or violations of the Code of Ethics. Click here to access the Ethics Channel.

Legal Duty – LGPD

IBP strictly complies with the legal requirements of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and details how we collect, process, protect, and use the personal data of our employees, associates, partners, and the general public.