摘要：Objectives: exploring the codes of conduct in order to characterize the parameters of responsibility and ethical performance that Colombian oil companies define for themselves. Method: the paper is exploratory and descriptive. We use the method of multiple case study. Results: the codes are grouped into three blocks according to their structure: codes of conduct of multinational companies; codes of conduct of local companies with international ambitions, and codes of conduct of small local companies. Conclusions: codes of global companies are extensive and legalistic. Codes of local companies with international ambitions are short and legalistic. Codes of small local companies are short and missionary. Virtually all codes have their roots in the utilitarian ethics.
关键词：codes of conduct, moral philosophy, oil industry.;Códigos de conducta, filosofía moral, sector petrolero;códigos de conduta, filosofia moral, setor petroleiro.
