Why it matters Material topics • Socioeconomic impact • Employment practices, development and wellbeing • Non-discrimination and equal opportunity • Diversity and equal opportunities 2025 performance • The ICV program delivered USD 17.7 billion (AED 65 billion) to the UAE economy • 4,500 jobs created for UAE Nationals in the private sector • Women represented approximately 14% of our total workforce • 100% of ADNOC Group company boards include women members • 62.8% Emiratization rate As the world’s population continues to expand and economies become more interconnected, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy has never been more important. The true measure of leadership in energy lies not only in meeting demand, but in the broader value created for people, communities and nations. For ADNOC, this means taking a long-term view of progress, one that recognizes that enduring success is built through investment in human potential, national capability and the prosperity of the societies in which we operate. By developing human capital, advancing local industry through our In-Country Value (ICV) program and delivering meaningful CSR initiatives, ADNOC cultivates a highly skilled and future-ready workforce, strengthens local supply chains, unlocks economic opportunity and supports more vibrant, resilient communities. In doing so, ADNOC aims to leave a lasting positive legacy for generations to come and support the UAE’s long-term economic and social development ambitions. Our CSR strategy reflects our commitment to creating positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve. Our approach is aligned with the UAE’s national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and is built around four pillars: growth and learning; culture and community; natural heritage and environment; and sports, health and wellbeing. We support community wellbeing, broaden access to opportunity and contribute to more resilient and inclusive societies. Embedded in ADNOC’s long-term strategy, our commitment to empowering lives rests on an integrated approach that connects people development, national value creation and community investment. This approach is supported by clear priorities, partnerships and governance. The ICV and Make it in the Emirates programs are central to our efforts to create long-term national and economic value. By strengthening domestic supply chains, promoting local manufacturing and creating private-sector employment opportunities for UAE Nationals, these initiatives help build a more competitive, resilient and diversified industrial base. Our human capital strategy focuses on attracting, developing and retaining a high-caliber and diverse workforce equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We are committed to building leadership capability, nurturing future-ready skills and fostering a high-performance culture in which our people can grow, excel and contribute meaningfully to our strategic ambitions. By investing in talent and cultivating an inclusive working environment, we are strengthening the foundations for long-term business resilience and sustainable growth. Our approach SDGs In-Country Value program Launched in 2018, ADNOC’s ICV program serves as a catalyst for the UAE’s growth and diversification by creating new economic and industrial opportunities for the private sector across areas where we operate, while strengthening the resilience of our value chain. Aligned with the UAE’s national ICV program, it channels procurement and investment into the national economy, supporting local industries, enabling private-sector growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities for UAE Nationals. The program is embedded within ADNOC’s procurement processes in accordance with the ADNOC Group ICV implementation guidelines, helping ensure consistent application across contracting and sourcing activities. In 2025, the program delivered $17.7 billion (AED 65 billion) to the UAE economy, increasing its cumulative contribution since inception to $83.5 billion (AED 307 billion). This reflects continued progress in driving economic value and supporting national industrial growth. Building on these achievements, ADNOC’s Board has endorsed a goal of driving $60 billion (AED 220 billion) into the UAE economy between 2025 and 2030 through the ICV program. In 2025, ADNOC also continued to engage local suppliers through targeted awareness and capability-building initiatives. These engagements prepared suppliers to participate in ADNOC’s procurement processes, improved alignment with ICV requirements, and enhanced competitiveness across the supply chain. In parallel, ADNOC continued to expand private-sector employment opportunities for UAE Nationals. The program enabled the creation of 4,500 new private-sector jobs in 2025, bringing the cumulative number of jobs created since 2018 to 23,000. This progress reflects continued demand for local talent across strategic industries and services and supports ADNOC’s target of creating 25,000 private-sector job opportunities for UAE Nationals by 2028. As part of these efforts, ADNOC partners with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and the government’s Nafis program 22 to deliver targeted talent engagement initiatives. Through the Industrialists Career Fair in 2025, more than 1,200 private-sector job opportunities were made available to UAE Nationals by over 100 companies, including a wide network of ADNOC partners. This initiative improves pathways for Emirati talent into priority industrial and advanced sectors in the UAE, supporting workforce development, enabling long-term career progression, and strengthening the national talent base. 40 60 100 80 120 0 20 140 160 Value returned to the UAE economy through the ICV program $ billion (AED billion) 2018-2022 2023 2024 2025 2026-2030 39.8 (146) 11.2 (41) 14.9 (55) 17.7 (65) Target: drive $60 billion (AED220 billion) back into the UAE’s economy between 2025 and 2030 Number of jobs created for UAE Nationals in private sector Number of jobs 2018-2022 2023 2024 2025 2026-2028 5,000 6,500 7,000 4,500 Target: create 25,000 new private-sector jobs for UAE Nationals by 2028 10,000 15,000 25,000 20,000 30,000 0 5,000 22 Nafis is the UAE’s federal Emiratization program led by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 79 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2025 78 EMPOWERING LIVES KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY