Waste management Effective waste management is essential to our effort to reducing potential impacts to nature and communities, as well as supporting sustainable operations. We generate both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, such as chemicals, sludge and industrial by-products, across our exploration, production and refining operations. Aligned with the UAE’s National Agenda for Integrated Waste Management, the requirements set by the Abu Dhabi waste management company, Tadweer Group, and the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031, we are committed to treating and managing all waste safely, from generation to disposal while adopting circularity principles in our approach. Our waste management approach is built on the mitigation hierarchy principles of source reduction, reuse, recycling/recovery, treatment and responsible disposal. These principles are incorporated into the design and operation of all of our facilities. Our waste management standard requires the development and implementation of waste management plans to provide for a systematic approach to handling generated waste. We have established the duty of care principle across waste-generating activities within our operations. This helps support strict compliance with manifest tracking, transport permits and regulatory approvals for waste handling. Waste transfers are overseen by the Bolisaty system, a smart integrated waste database developed by the Tadweer Group. We engage licensed third-party contractors for the collection, segregation, transportation, treatment and disposal of all waste. Hazardous waste is to be directed to a MAGMA waste treatment facility (formerly known as BeAAT facility)27 and other approved management facilities which use 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 expected to be classified and segregated as per the requirements of the EAD and Tadweer Group. Whenever feasible, waste is sent for recycling or composting. To help carry our waste handling activities in compliance with regulations, ADNOC verifies that contractors hold valid permits, maintain a clear chain of custody, collect destruction or receipt certificates and conduct periodic audits of treatment and disposal facilities. In 2024, we conducted a comprehensive audit of waste management practices across several operations. The audit assessed compliance with ADNOC’s Waste Management Standard and the Duty of Care principle. 27 A MAGMA (formerly known as BeAAT) hazardous waste treatment facility is dedicated to the treatment, storage and safe disposal of hazardous waste generated by ADNOC and other industries in Abu Dhabi. This facility handles various types of waste, including liquid, sludge and solid waste, using advanced technologies to support environmental protection and compliance with health and safety standards. The MAGMA facility focuses on sustainability by promoting the recovery, recycling and reuse of waste streams whenever feasible. Waste management initiatives Our Waste Management Reduction 2030 Roadmap leverages technology and data- driven solutions to reduce waste, manage resources efficiently and deliver cost savings. We work to increase waste diversion from landfills through targeted initiatives such as recycling waste oil and electronic waste, composting, organic waste and converting cooking oil into biofuels. In 2024, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tadweer Group to strengthen collaboration in waste management practices. The MoU covers a range of activities including the expansion of waste management facilities, implementation of recycling stations and vending machines and processing food waste. The adoption of innovative waste management technologies is a key enabler of these activities. 86