We strive to systematically assess, mitigate and manage the environmental risks associated with the stages of our activities. Throughout the lifecycle of any project or operating facility, from development to decommissioning, we continually monitor and report to drive effective environmental management. As reflected in our Group Sustainability Policy Statement18 and HSE Policy19, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, protecting nature and biodiversity, practicing water stewardship and promoting circularity. Our Health Safety Environment (HSE) Control Framework20, supported by environmental management standards, provides a systematic approach to environmental protection, pollution prevention and control and environmental performance monitoring. Our approach We conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) during project planning for all greenfield and brownfield developments in accordance with company requirements and national and international regulations and standards. The EIAs help set baseline conditions and include comprehensive biodiversity surveys in sensitive areas. The outcomes inform mitigation measures and guide Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) to minimize potential negative impacts and ensure regulatory compliance. For projects requiring international funding, we make sure that the EIAs align with global standards such as the Equator Principles (EP) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. We endeavor to follow international best practices to develop project site closure and rehabilitation plans to reduce environmental and health impacts associated with out-of-service plants and affected sites. These include mitigation and monitoring plans for effective closure, rehabilitation and restoration. We dispose of final assets and fulfill remedial obligations in accordance with the relevant environmental laws and regulations. We regularly update our closure plans, which are intended to assure the restoration of land use for the community. 18 For more details on the ADNOC Group Sustainability Policy Statement please refer to chapter “How we Operate”. 19 For more details on the ADNOC Group HSE Policy please refer to chapter “Keeping our people safe”. 20 For more details on our HSE Framework and please refer to chapter “Keeping our people safe”. PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY ADVANCING NET ZERO KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE EMPOWERING LIVES HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC 77 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2024