Corporate Governance


The GEO Group is dedicated to a philosophy of corporate governance centered on a fair business code and ethics, diversity and inclusion, and leadership & professionalism.The GEO Group is dedicated to conducting business with honestly, respect and integrity. We pride ourselves on open commuication and transparency at all levels of the company.

Key Board Committees

The Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation Committee oversees and guides the Company’s efforts regarding rehabilitation and recidivism reduction programs.
  • Ongoing review of GEO Continuum of Care®
  • Ongoing review of in-custody rehabilitation programs
  • Ongoing review of reentry services and programs
  • Ongoing review of post-release support services
  • Ongoing review of demographic information for in-custody programming & post-release
The Human Rights Committee oversees and guides the Company’s efforts regarding our longstanding commitment to respect the human rights of all individuals entrusted to our care.
  • Annual review of Corporate Responsibility Report
  • Ongoing review of initiatives
  • Ongoing review of GEO’s engagement with investors and external stakeholders
  • Ongoing review of GEO’s workforce demographic information
The Health Services Committee reviews with management various issues relating to GEO’s health services division, both domestically and internationally.
  • Ongoing review of GEO’s health services operations, in the U.S. and internationally
  • Ongoing review of health services key performance indicators
  • Ongoing review of patient demographic information
The Cybersecurity and Environmental Oversight Committee oversees and guides the Company’s efforts regarding cybersecurity, privacy, and energy efficiency.

Ongoing review of GEO’s cybersecurity capabilities and privacy practices, periodic review of
potential cyber vulnerabilities and remediation measures, if needed

Risk management of cybersecurity threats

Ongoing review and evaluation of GEO’s environmental sustainability initiatives

The Operations and Oversight Committee reviews with management various issues relating to GEO’s operations that may arise from time to time. The committee oversees operational risks related to GEO’s various operating divisions including GEO Secure Services and GEO Care.
  • Periodic review of GEO's Security Services
  • Periodic review of GEO's contract compliance and quality control program
  • Annual review of GEO's Prison Rape Elimination Act Report
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees GEO’s corporate governance guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The committee also assesses Board membership needs and composition, and recommends nominees to GEO’s Board of Directors.

Corporate Governance

  • Annual recommendation of Board nominees
  • Periodic review of GEO’s bylaws
  • Periodic review of GEO’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Periodic review of corporate governance guidelines

Political Contributions and Lobbying Expenditures

  • Annual review of GEO’s Political Activities and Contributions Policy
  • Annual review of GEO’s Political Activity and Lobbying Report
  • Annual review of GEO’s political contributions and lobbying expenditures

Key Company Policies & Corporate Governance Documents

GEO’s Global Human Rights Policy was adopted to further the company’s long-standing commitment to the protection of the human rights of all persons in our care. The principles enunciated in the policy were informed by the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

In 2022, GEO conducted a Human Rights Due Diligence Assessment [HYPERLINK TO PDF]

GEO's Global Human Rights Policy

GEO’s Whistleblower Program includes a strict Anti-Retaliation Policy that states GEO’s zero tolerance for retaliation against any employee who in good faith raises a concern or reports a violation or suspected violation of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, policies, or employee handbook. GEO also does not tolerate retaliation against any employee who provides information or assists a government or law enforcement agency regarding a violation of law, or files, testifies, or participates in a legal proceeding relating to a violation of law.

GEO’s EEO Policy states our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer and to prohibiting discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, or any individuals providing services to GEO in the workplace under any category protected by federal, state, or local law.

The policy also states our commitment to ensuring
that qualified individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended and other applicable laws are afforded a reasonable accommodation for their disability.

GEO’s Staff Misconduct Policy details procedures for the reporting and investigation of staff misconduct. GEO’s policy is to thoroughly investigate all allegations of staff misconduct. The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), at the direction of GEO’s General Counsel, serves as the central point of contact, so that employees,

GEO contractors, and other interested third parties have one location to report instances of misconduct. Every employee/contractor shall be able to report staff misconduct without fear of reprisal or retaliation.

GEO’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (Code) is publicly available and is also available to our employees in local languages, such as Spanish. Specific sections of the Code articulate the company’s policies and guidelines with respect to compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, government contracting, health and safety, conflicts of interest, accurate record-keeping, confidentiality, improper gifts, political contributions, anti-discrimination and anti-sexual harassment, reporting illegal and unethical behavior, and senior leadership roles and responsibilities for meeting disclosure and accounting requirements set by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

GEO's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Recent Corporate Governance Actions/Events

2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting

The GEO Group’s Board of Directors, CEO, and GEO stockholders attended the 2025 GEO Annual Shareholder Meeting held on April 29, 2025. GEO Stockholders were invited to attend the meeting and participate through a live audio webcast.

2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting

The GEO Group’s Board of Directors, Executive Chairman, CEO, and GEO stockholders attended the 2024 GEO Annual Shareholder Meeting held on May 3, 2024. GEO Stockholders were invited to attend the meeting and participate through a live audio webcast.

2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting

The GEO Group’s Board of Directors, Executive Chairman, CEO, and GEO stockholders attended the 2023 GEO Annual Shareholder Meeting held on April 28, 2023. GEO Stockholders were invited to attend the meeting and participate through a live audio webcast.

2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting

The GEO Group’s Board of Directors, Executive Chairman, CEO, and GEO stockholders attended the 2022 GEO Annual Shareholder Meeting held on April 26, 2022. GEO Stockholders were invited to attend the meeting and participate through a live audio webcast.