Stakeholder engagement Analysis and validation Scoring criteria Analysis Definition of scoring criteria and approach for assessment of IROs aligned with ADNOC ERM Analysis of DMA results (impact and financial materiality). Prioritization of topics and definition of material topic list Internal stakeholder engagement sessions and circulation of DMA surveys External stakeholder engagement Validation of material topics with ADNOC Executives Sign off on material topics by ADNOC Group Engagement Validation • Economic impacts • Non-discrimination and equal opportunity • Asset integrity and critical incident management • Impact on local communities • Public policy • Technological innovation and digitalization • Business ethics • Resource use and circular economy STEP 3 STEP 4 The topics identified also serve as a foundation for selecting relevant reporting metrics, increasing We are committed to periodically revisiting this assessment to reflect changing priorities, emerging risks, and new opportunities for value creation. transparency and enhancing our disclosures to remain responsive to evolving stakeholder expectations and disclosure requirements. 33 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2024 ABOUT ADNOC SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY EMPOWERING LIVES HOW WE OPERATE