Human Rights

Our Statement on Business Conduct outlines the expected standards of behaviour and ethics for all Enbridge employees and directors. Adherence to the Statement is a condition of employment at the company.

We also endorse the internationally recognized Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. These principles deal with responsible corporate action in "zones of conflict " and are especially relevant to our business involvement in Colombia, where we operate the OCENSA pipeline.

OCENSA has developed and implemented a new human rights policy, using the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights as a guideline. The policy commits OCENSA and its employees and contractors to respect human rights, reject violence and avoid associating with illegal armed groups in Colombia.

Along with its policy, OCENSA has implemented an extensive education and outreach program on human rights and social issues for employees and contractors. In 2003, OCENSA conducted human rights training for its 155 employees and 230 major contractors.

The company also began a human rights awareness training program for the Colombian military, which patrols the length of the pipeline, its stations and terminal. Close to 1,000 military personnel participated in the two-day program, which focuses on increasing understanding of rights and obligations under international humanitarian law and the constitution of Colombia.

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