4. Maintain CITGO’s transparency and corporate governance

Achieving this is critical not only for its image and reputation, but also to facilitate negotiations with U.S. authorities, investors, and other key audiences.

For strong and transparent corporate governance, which increases confidence in the management of the company, attracts investment, and serves as a defense against potential legal action or sanctions, clear tactics must be in place.

1. Compliance with international governance standards

To have the best corporate governance practices based on recognized standards and to ensure the separation of roles and responsibilities between the administrative board, the company's management, and its shareholders.

2. Transparency in decision-making

Here you will find annual reports, audited financial statements, and regular communications on the company's management, important board decisions, and investment policies, as well as information on contracting, bids, and commercial agreements.

3. Corporate Code of Ethics and Compliance

A clear document guides the conduct of all employees and managers, ensuring integrity in all operations.
As well as creating an independent compliance office to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, international regulations, and sanctions.

4. Risk management and internal control

Continuously review the risk management system to identify, evaluate, and manage financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks to comply with strict internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial information and the protection of assets.

5. Dialogue with stakeholders

Establish effective communication channels to maintain an open and constructive dialogue with all stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, shareholders, employees, and the community at large.

6. External audits and independence

Maintain regular reviews by international accounting and auditing firms to ensure the independence of the expert members of the administrative board, who should have no conflicts of interest.

7. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Publish sustainability reports detailing the actions and impact of the CSR programs implemented as the company's commitment to sustainable development, the well-being of the communities in which it operates, and the protection of the environment.

Learn about other PDVSA Ad Hoc strategies

Investing in sustainable technology and practices
Strengthen the legal strategy to protect CITGO
Diversifying crude oil supply sources
Lifting of sanctions in exchange for democratic progress in Venezuela