Suppliers and contractors How we engage Local content: we provide local businesses with commercial opportunities and drive private sector Emiratization through our In-Country Value strategy. Workshops and forums: we engage in dialogue and feedback to extend ADNOCs commitment to ethical business practices as defined in our Supplier and Partner Code of Ethics and HSE Management of Contractors. Supplier support service: we have a hotline in place and provide email support for suppliers to communicate queries, suggestions and clarifications. Performance evaluations: we conduct reviews and audits to monitor compliance with performance standards, worker welfare expectations and HSE plans. How we engage Reports: we disclose information to relevant federal entities on our compliance with key policies and contributions to national commitments and goals including environmental impact, climate change and economic development. Working groups: we participate in multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder workshops with subject matter experts to explore opportunities for sharing of best practices, collaboration and driving policies. Engagement with UAE government bodies: we support national strategies through active dialogue with key government entities including, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi (DOE), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). How we engage Social investment: we sponsor programs and initiatives to preserve local heritage, develop the local economy and empower youth in the places we work. Campaigns: we raise awareness on key health and wellbeing issues. Employee volunteering: we actively involve employees in local community programs. Community-wide engagement: we engage with local government bodies, hospitals, schools and other key community members. How we engage Surveys and events: we assess our customers satisfaction and understand their evolving needs to improve our supply chain management. Technical and board meetings: our concession partners are represented on the Boards of Directors and advisory committees of ADNOC Group companies which report on financial and operational performance. ADNOC is committed to developing and maintaining a qualified, competitive and sustainable supply chain of partners and service providers. We work closely with our suppliers to mitigate risks in the value chain and ensure a responsible approach. Government and regulators Local communities Customers and partners We maintain dialogue with local and federal governments on key policies and our contributions to national strategies. We engage with communities in the areas in which we operate and with the broader community to ensure we have a positive impact on community development. Our customers range from consumers of our products and services to long-standing partnerships that cover the full spectrum of energy majors that contribute to ADNOCs long- term growth and value creation. Our approach to stakeholder engagement ADNOCs key stakeholders and industry collaborators are listed here with examples of how we engage and partner. 20
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