Incident management ADNOC seeks to diligently prioritize incident prevention, striving for an injury-free workplace. Our "hurt-free philosophy" emphasizes evaluating both actual and potential incident outcomes to guide impactful mitigation strategies. We have established a system to provide prompt notification, thorough investigation and comprehensive reporting of HSE incidents and emergencies to facilitate learning and prevent recurrence. We categorize incidents involving employees, suppliers, third parties and reportable contractors to analyze work-related injuries, illnesses and their root causes. Investigations are expected to be conducted based on incident severity using the ADNOC Corporate Risk Matrix, with significant findings presented to senior management. Detailed analysis reports should then be compiled and lessons learned disseminated across the Group. Corrective actions are monitored for ongoing improvement. Additional information on Health and Safety (H&S) incidents can be found in the Performance section of this chapter. Furthermore, routine internal and external HSEMS audits are conducted regularly, including mandatory audits per ISO standards and contractor welfare audits. In 2024, ~80 contractor audits were executed, leading to the identification of gaps and the formulation of resolution plans as appropriate. 50