Why it matters Material topics • Business ethics • Public policy • Technological innovation and digitalization SDGs The way we conduct our day-to-day operations is central to creating sustainable, long-term value. Operating responsibly supports sound decision making and operational excellence, while ensuring accountability and consistency in how we deliver energy. Our way of working underpins how we support our people, work with partners and contribute positively to the communities where we operate. ADNOC aspires to be a trusted business and a partner of choice that applies and promotes the highest ethical standards, operates with integrity and is transparent about the way we manage environmental, social and governance topics across our business. We have an established governance framework. Supported by clear leadership roles and decision making authority, the framework defines how the company exercises decision making and oversight, and maintains accountability across the organization. Clearly defined policies, standards and oversight mechanisms guide our decision making and operational conduct, and sound corporate governance and transparent, ethical behavior are embedded across the organization. Our approach Ethics, compliance, enterprise risk management and internal audit are central to our approach. These functions identify and manage risks group-wide, support consistent application of controls and provide assurance on their effectiveness. Sustainability considerations are integrated into governance and decision making processes. Our approach is applied across our operations and includes responsible sourcing, human rights, cybersecurity, data privacy and other practices that support responsible operations. 106