We have been investing in education since 1974, and we continue to prioritize education in our efforts to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We deploy a number of initiatives spanning elementary and high schools through to university and beyond. The ADNOC Schools provide a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum across elementary, middle and high school levels. In 2023, 5,936 UAE national and expatriate students have been enrolled across the four different schools in Abu Dhabi and the Al Dhafra region. Promoting health and wellbeing We actively promote health and wellbeing, and encourage our employees and communities to engage in physical activity and live a healthy lifestyle. We are a title partner of the Abu Dhabi Marathon and work in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council to encourage community, employee, and international participation in the event. In 2023, a record 23,000 runners participated in the event, with almost Giving back through employee volunteering Our corporate volunteering programs provide employees with the opportunity to use their time and skills to support local communities and maximize their charitable impact. During 2023, our employees dedicated almost 40,800 working hours to volunteering and working with local partners on community campaigns and activities. 2,300 taking part in the full marathon. Our employees represented 15% of the participants. We also implemented best practices to minimize the environmental impact of the event. In 2023, ADNOC served as the official team sponsor for the UAE delegation to the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. 72 UAE athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities took part, to showcase their talents and compete alongside their peers. As team UAE sponsor, ADNOC played a pivotal role in supporting the delegation’s journey to Berlin, where they achieved remarkable success, winning 73 medals. The month of Ramadan is a special time for community building and giving in the UAE. We play an active role in supporting those in need during this important time. In 2023, in partnership with the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, we supplied over 3,500 free, full LPG cylinders to families, allowing them to prepare over 680,000 meals for front-line workers and people in need across Abu Dhabi. We partnered with the Emirates Red Crescent to distribute 4,000 Ramadan boxes to families in need, containing essential food items to help them break their fast. We distributed more than 600,000 fast-breaking boxes to motorists during the last hour of their fast across 66 ADNOC service stations across the UAE. The ADNOC Scholarship Program supports outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines essential in advancing the UAE’s economic development. Students study at more than 80 global institutions in The Times Top 100 Higher Education World University Rankings. In 2023, 38 scholars enrolled in the program. More than 6,000 students have graduated from the ADNOC Scholarship Program since it was established in 1974. In 2023, ADNOC partnered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi-Abu Dhabi, to offer 11 scholarships for Masters degree courses in Energy Transition and Sustainability. The ADNOC Internship Program offers selected university students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through learning placements at ADNOC. The ADNOC Legal Development Institute (ALDI) develops the next generation of UAE national legal talent, offering world-class legal qualifications and work experience with top law firms and educational institutions. We engage our employees and communities in our efforts to protect the environment. In 2023, we contributed to over 50 beach clean-up activities, and conducted 13 education and volunteering sessions reaching over 700 students from schools across the UAE. The ADNOC STEM programs ‘ADNOC- Bloomberg Education Initiative’ and ‘Knowledge Bridge’ help promote skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) amongst university students. In 2023, the programs engaged more than 1,800 students from five universities. ADNOC also offers a free, online, bilingual platform for anyone passionate about STEM called ‘STEM for Life’, which has reached approximately 23,000 students, including 5,568 students in 2023. The ADNOC Technical Academy trains and develops young UAE nationals as operators and technicians through classroom and on-the-job training at ADNOC facilities. Its phased, 30-month programs are recognized by national and international awarding bodies. The Academy has trained more than 6,500 UAE nationals. 310 students graduated in 2023. Fostering a knowledge-based economy 70 71 Energy for Life