Local communities How we engage • Social investment: we sponsor programs and initiatives to preserve local heritage, develop the local economy and empower youth in the places we work. • Campaigns: we raise awareness on key health and wellbeing issues. • Employee volunteering: we actively involve employees in local community programs. • Community-wide engagement: we engage with local government bodies, hospitals, schools and other key community members by hosting events and outreach programs, supporting local development projects and addressing specific concerns through open dialogue and partnership. • Community surveys: we gather feedback from our local community on their needs, assessing impacts and identifying areas for collaboration and community development. • Emiratization initiatives: we take action to incorporate Emirati talent in the workforce, offering them upskilling opportunities and career support. We have partnered with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council on the government’s Nafis program which promotes the representation of UAE Nationals in the private sector. • Youth initiatives: we engage young talent by providing hands-on experience and supporting education and career development. Our STEM for Life initiative supports young people in learning science-based skills and stimulates their creative thinking. "Our journey towards a Net Zero future demands bold leadership, pioneering innovation, and seamless collaboration with industry, businesses and the community. ADNOC continues to solidify its position as a global sustainability leader. By leveraging cutting-edge research and development, ADNOC is actively advancing our nation’s clean energy targets, spearheading transformative initiatives in clean hydrogen, methane intensity reduction, world-scale carbon capture, and critical nature-based biodiversity projects. The company is successfully scaling climate friendly solutions and driving air quality goals. At the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, we are proud to partner with ADNOC to secure our nation’s prosperity, energy security, and water security. Achieving our climate and green agenda goals requires a holistic, technology-driven approach to decarbonisation. By uniting advanced innovation with a deeply people-centered approach, we are safeguarding both our national interests and our planet. We applaud ADNOC’s relentless progress in translating ambitious climate commitments into tangible, on-the-ground actions, ensuring the UAE remains at the forefront of the global energy transition." H.E. Dr. Alanoud Alhaj Al Ali Assistant Undersecretary for the Green Development and Climate Change Sector, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) Government and regulators How we engage • Reports: we disclose information to relevant federal entities and regulators about our compliance with key policies and contributions to national commitments and goals, including environmental impact, climate change and economic development. • Working groups: we participate in multi-disciplinary, multi- stakeholder workshops with subject matter experts to collaborate and share best practices. • Engagement with relevant regulatory and public bodies: we engage in dialogue with relevant regulatory and public authorities on matters pertaining to our operations and sector, including the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DOE), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE), on environmental and workforce matters to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and to support national policies. 30