We have a robust and comprehensive HSE Management System (HSEMS) in place, which defines the fundamental principles by which we manage our operations. ADNOC takes the utmost care to prevent incidents and we relentlessly pursue an injury and illness-free workplace. We have mandatory requirements in place to ensure timely notification, investigation and reporting of all HSE incidents so that we learn from them and can avoid recurrence. We adopt a ‘hurt-free approach’ which means we look at what happened during an incident and assess what could have happened, to help inform mitigation measures. The selection of contractors is based on a detailed review to ensure that they have the necessary HSEMS, organization, values, leadership, culture, resources, capability and communication to undertake the scope of work in a safe, sustainable and responsible manner. We conduct Health, Safety and Environmental Impact Assessments (HSEIAs) in accordance with relevant regulations, standards, and company requirements throughout a project’s lifecycle. These assessments identify potential hazards and impacts and they inform decision-making on adequate control measures to manage and mitigate risk. Each ADNOC Group company has an obligation to record, manage and report all incidents, regardless of the incident location or cause. We report and classify incidents affecting employees, suppliers and third party and reportable contractors to better understand work-related injuries and illnesses and their causes. We conduct regular HSEMS audits across ADNOC to ensure compliance with HSEMS requirements. We also conduct audits focused on worker welfare. Since 2022, a total of 192 locations have been audited to ensure we are effectively managing worker welfare. A robust foundation for health and safety The custodian of ADNOC’s HSEMS documentation is the Group HSE function, which periodically reviews and updates documentation to assess its effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. To keep our contractors safe and ensure appropriate working conditions, we have a robust contractor HSE Management Standard that helps ensure business opportunities are only granted to partners who are committed to our 100% HSE value. The contractor HSE Management Standard: • Defines the minimum HSE prequalification and selection criteria, and the objectives to be met at each stage of a contract • Describes a planned approach to managing contractor HSE to ensure continuous improvement in HSE performance for all contractor activities and facilities • Describes the roles and responsibilities of key personnel • Provides an approach to monitoring the implementation of HSE requirements Our HSEMS provides an integrated framework for driving all HSE initiatives and builds on industry-recognized standards to ensure that: • People, the environment and assets are protected • Clear HSE goals, targets, expectations and roles and responsibilities are defined • Improvements in measurement and feedback mechanisms are evident The HSEMS was developed following a comprehensive benchmarking exercise with internationally recognized safety management frameworks and is aligned with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System). It sets out the requirements and standards for implementing the commitments and expectations defined in the ADNOC Group HSE policy and for driving continuous improvement in HSE performance. 82 83 Energy for Life