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. Our leadership We believe that good corporate governance depends on clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, together with distinct skills and processes. Our corporate governance framework defines ADNOC’s decision-making structure, which guides our long-term strategy and daily operations. It sets out the corporate governance structure and mechanisms that support assurance processes and systems to maintain effective control. ADNOC’s corporate governance structure The ADNOC Board of Directors comprises eleven members including the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer (MD & GCEO). It has overall responsibility for the direction and oversight of the company, including the implementation of strategic objectives, governance framework, corporate culture and senior management. The Board has the power to form any number of committees it deems necessary for effective oversight of the Group and to delegate all or some of its authority to any of the committees or the MD & GCEO as appropriate. The Board delegates day-to-day management and operations of ADNOC to its MD & GCEO, who chairs the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Committee and Investment Committee. The MD & GCEO has also established the Tender Board and Business Leadership Committees. The ELT is responsible for endorsing or approving strategic, corporate, HSE, human capital and communications matters in line with its mandate. The MD & GCEO and the Board committees provide regular updates to the Board of Directors on operational performance, strategic initiatives and key decisions to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. HOW WE OPERATE KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO EMPOWERING LIVES SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY 107 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2025 106