Species conservation Ospreys ADNOC supports osprey conservation across the Abu Dhabi coastline and surrounding islands through site-based measures developed with the EAD. We maintain more than 200 purpose-built, nesting platforms, including over 150 at the Hail and Ghasha development, located based on technical surveys to align with the species’ natural behavior and habitat requirements. Where needed, active nests have been relocated from project areas to platforms outside construction zones to avoid disturbance during the breeding season. These efforts are reinforced by ongoing monitoring and adaptive management, helping to sustain breeding activity while reducing exposure to ground-based predators. In collaboration with the EAD, a wildlife emergency response program is also in place, enabling trained site teams to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release injured or distressed birds. In 2025, more than 50 stranded, injured or at-risk sea turtles were rescued, rehabilitated and released in collaboration with the EAD, the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi and the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center. As part of these releases, the Hail and Ghasha development sponsored 11 satellite tags, enabling post-rehabilitation tracking of turtle movement, migration routes and habitat use. Q: How does ADNOC help advance sea turtle conservation efforts? Sea turtle conservation has long been a focus of ADNOC’s environmental programs. Through the Hail and Ghasha development, this work continues in close collaboration with the EAD, supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, satellite tagging and release of sea turtles. In 2025, I led ADNOC’s involvement in a satellite - tagging and turtle release event. In 2026, we plan to enhance the program by introducing recovery stations at strategic locations. Q: What role does satellite tagging play in advancing sea turtle conservation? Satellite tagging provides critical data to support the EAD’s research and conservation programs, helping inform protection measures and improve understanding of turtle survival and adaptation following rehabilitation. ADNOC teams participated directly in the tagging and release process, supporting data collection and strengthening the integration of conservation practices across the development’s operations. Q: How does this collaboration support long-term marine conservation outcomes? This initiative builds on close collaboration with the EAD, combining scientific expertise with operational support. It also strengthens community engagement and awareness by encouraging wider participation, inspiring similar efforts, and supporting long - term marine conservation. Ayesha Al Hashmi Senior Environment Engineer ADNOC Upstream Marine turtles ADNOC supports marine biodiversity conservation through a dedicated sea turtle conservation program focused on rescue, rehabilitation and post-release monitoring of endangered green and hawksbill turtles. ADNOC Offshore supports the protection of marine turtles on Zirku and Arzanah islands, which are among the UAE’s most significant nesting sites through a structured monitoring and management plan, that includes systematic surveys, site protection measures, targeted employee training and beach clean-up activities. We monitor nesting and hatching activity throughout the season and document our findings to inform ongoing conservation efforts. Collaborating to accelerate progress ADNOC engages in national biodiversity initiatives in collaboration with government and sector partners. In 2025, ADNOC hosted the third annual Biodiversity Forum in collaboration with MoCCAE and the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Network. Held at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, the forum provided a platform for industry, government and civil society stakeholders to share perspectives on balancing economic development with ecosystem protection and restoration. Raising awareness ADNOC promotes biodiversity education and awareness through employee initiatives and partnerships that support knowledge-sharing and capacity building on environmental conservation. Biodiversity education and awareness programs e-GREEN The region’s first free, collaborative e-learning platform for the environmental sector, e-Green supports knowledge and awareness with a focus on Abu Dhabi. ADNOC contributes to biodiversity-focused learning pathways developed in collaboration with the EAD, providing access to science- based environmental content in accessible digital formats. Eco-literacy and student engagement ADNOC supports environmental awareness among younger people through targeted educational resources. In collaboration with the EAD, we developed and distributed a species catalog highlighting biodiversity within the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO designated area. The catalog is available through schools and university libraries. 75 74 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2025 ADVANCING NET ZERO KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE EMPOWERING LIVES HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY