We seek to engage regularly with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government entities, industry partners, customers and communities, to better understand their expectations and inform our approach. Insights from these engagements help to shape our priorities and guide our strategy. Our approach to stakeholder engagement is tailored to the specific needs and interests of each stakeholder group, driving regular and constructive dialogue across our operations. Stakeholder engagement and partnerships Employees Stakeholder group How we engage • Internal communications: we engage employees through intranet updates, newsletters, emails, Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage, to support easy communication and collaboration. • Townhalls: we host townhalls during which leaders share key updates, address concerns and foster an open dialogue. • Employee engagement surveys: we conduct annual surveys to gather employee feedback, driving improvement in areas most relevant to our people. • Leadership site visits: our leadership and management teams regularly engage with employees to keep them informed of relevant changes and listen to their needs. • Corporate and department events and activities: we connect with employees through corporate and department events, team-building activities and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to strengthen engagement and teamwork. • Meetings with line managers for performance appraisals: we support employee growth by conducting regular performance appraisals, providing feedback and aligning career development with business goals. • Awards: we recognize employees for their contributions to ADNOC’s values and business objectives. • Talent development: we provide learning opportunities for employees to expand their competencies and skills, through on-the-job experience, work assignments, targeted training and coaching and mentoring. Suppliers and contractors How we engage • Local content: we provide local businesses with commercial opportunities and drive private sector Emiratization through our ICV strategy. • Workshops and forums: we engage in dialogue and feedback to extend ADNOC’s commitment to ethical business practices as defined in our Supplier and Partner Code of Ethics and dedicated contractor HSE and welfare manuals and corporate practices. • Supplier support service: we provide a hotline and email support for suppliers to communicate queries, suggestions and clarifications. • Performance evaluations: we conduct reviews and audits to monitor compliance with performance standards, worker welfare expectations and HSE plans. Customers and partners How we engage • Surveys and events: we assess our customers’ satisfaction and work to understand their evolving needs to improve our supply chain management. • Technical and board meetings: our concession partners are represented on the board of directors and advisory committees of ADNOC companies, which report on financial and operational performance. ADNOC Sustainability Report 2025 29 KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO EMPOWERING LIVES HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY