Effective waste management begins with prevention. If prevention or elimination of waste is not possible, we minimize waste by applying our waste hierarchy principles. Our waste management approach is built on the mitigation hierarchy principle of source reduction, reuse, recycling/recovery, treatment and responsible disposal. This principle is incorporated into the design and operation of all our facilities and includes the elimination, change or reduction of operating practices which result in discharges to land, air or water. In 2023, we developed our Waste Management Reduction 2030 Roadmap, which aligns with new federal and local authority strategic objectives in the UAE. As part of our roadmap, we are exploring the use of technology to reduce waste, manage resources efficiently and deliver cost savings. We are working towards a comprehensive circularity strategy. Waste generation 2022 2023 Non-hazardous waste generated (kilotonnes) 115 96 Hazardous waste generated (kilotonnes) 40 46 Our operations generate non- hazardous and hazardous waste streams. We are committed to treating and managing both types safely, from generation to disposal. Any hazardous waste is sent to a BeAAT facility (a central environment protection facility in Abu Dhabi) which uses proven technology for the safe treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. Where applicable, a proportion of this waste is sold to approved third parties for recycling and/or reuse. All non-hazardous waste is classified and segregated as per the requirements of the EAD and Tadweer (the Abu Dhabi center of waste management). Recyclable waste is sent for recycling or composting. Waste management and circularity In 2023, 19,929 tonnes of waste were diverted from landfill sites. The remaining non-hazardous waste was sent to municipal landfill. Waste transfer is overseen by the Bolisaty system, a smart, integrated waste database developed by the Tadweer Group. We undertake a combination of targeted initiatives to increase the amount of waste diverted from landfill sites. These initiatives include the recycling of waste oil and electronic waste, sending waste offsite for reuse and recycling, composting, and converting cooking oil to bio-diesel. Through Borouge, a joint venture with Borealis, we are progressively implementing a sustainable plastic waste management model, which we expect will result in a greater net positive impact on business, society, and the environment. 54