Our diversity performance in 2025 14 % of employees were less than 30 years old Women represented approximately 14 % of our total workforce 25 % of our new UAE National hires were women Over 85 employees were classified as PoD 74 % of employees between 30 and 50 years old Women represented 54 % of the student talent pool Employees represented 125 nationalities 100 % of ADNOC Group company boards included women members 12 % of employees were over 50 years old 26 % of middle and senior- management positions were held by women 870 women worked across our operational sites ADNOC plays an active role in the Challenger Program, an industry-wide initiative launched in 2023 under the patronage of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and delivered in collaboration with the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment. The program brings together leading organizations from the UAE’s heavy industries to advance gender inclusion in sectors where women remain underrepresented. A founding member of the program, ADNOC is part of the steering committee, which provides strategic direction, commissions research and guides the development of sector - wide solutions. The program is organized around three workstreams, each addressing a key barrier to women’s participation and progression in heavy industry: 1. Mentorship: a structured cross - company mentoring approach to support women’s career development, expand access to role models and leadership pathways, and strengthen progression within male - dominated roles 2. Cultural toolkit: a shared set of practical behaviors and manager led actions to strengthen inclusive culture and psychological safety and to help translate policies into more consistent day to day practices across organizations 3. Gender assessment: a shared framework to establish a sector wide baseline of gender practices, enabling participating organizations to identify shared gaps and prioritize collective solutions and capability building efforts A 2025 research study examined barriers to and enablers of women’s participation in heavy industry, drawing on interviews, focus groups and surveys with industry participants and prospective talent. The findings will inform priorities and initiatives under the Challenger Program. Throughout the year, multiple engagements and site visits were conducted across member companies to deepen understanding, strengthen alignment and support program implementation. The Challenger Program: advancing gender inclusion in heavy industry DELIVERY IN ACTION Corporate social responsibility Since ADNOC’s establishment, we have focused on creating positive social outcomes in the communities where we operate. Guided by ADNOC’s core values, our CSR principles help us translate these values into focused initiatives that meet priority social and community needs identified through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Our CSR initiatives support the UAE Vision 2031, contribute to relevant UN SDGs and support our corporate strategy. In 2025, these initiatives reached more than 1.6 million people. ADNOC’s CSR strategy provides a structured, centrally governed framework for community investment, guided by four focused pillars: growth and learning; sports, health and wellbeing; natural heritage and environment; and culture and community. These pillars define priority areas and direct the allocation of resources toward initiatives designed to create shared value. Our CSR principles Relevant to national contexts CSR programs must be strongly integrated with the UAE’s national priorities and contextually relevant on a local and national level to contribute to the UN SDGs. Smart partnerships All CSR programs are implemented in collaboration with national community organizations, academic institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government agencies. Employee engagement CSR programs are designed in a way that provides employees with opportunities to maximize their charitable impacts and contribute their time and talent to support local communities. Stakeholder dialogue Assuring that our programs meet stakeholder expectations is the foundation of our CSR approach. Sustainable and result driven All CSR programs are long-term, strategic programs that strengthen our “One Community” approach to creating positive impact and lasting value for all. EMPOWERING LIVES KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY 91 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2025 90