Air quality Water management In addition to reducing our carbon dioxide and methane emissions, ADNOC is committed to reducing our non-greenhouse gas emissions. We have set design and operational thresholds for sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and non- methane volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. We have a system in place to monitor those emissions and ensure compliance with applicable government and company standards. We proactively implement best available practices and pollution control plans to improve air quality across our concessions. In 2023, our SOx emissions increased due to unplanned outages and operational upsets. Our network of air quality monitoring stations (AQMS) monitors the ambient air quality around our facilities, collecting real-time data into a simulation tool that informs our air quality management program. We collaborate with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to oversee ambient air quality and ensure proactive interventions. Our system is linked with the EAD air quality database and we have provided EAD with access to ten fixed air quality management system stations, increasing the geospatial coverage of EAD’s air quality monitoring network across Abu Dhabi. Non-GHG emissions Percentage of fresh water withdrawn Water is an essential global resource and we have a responsibility to use it efficiently, to safeguard it for future generations. Fresh water is a scarce and valuable resource within the UAE, and we are committed to limiting freshwater consumption to below 0.5% of our water use. We monitor the volume of water used across our value chain, with a focus on the efficient management and conservation of water resources. This includes maximizing wastewater reuse and minimizing the impact of water withdrawals and discharges through operating online monitoring systems. To optimize water usage and minimize the impact on our regional water supplies, ADNOC is developing a comprehensive water conservation strategy. We assess our water-related impacts through environmental impact assessments which inform our water conservation strategy and the design of water use-related innovations and technologies. 94% of the water used in our operations is from seawater. This is mainly used for cooling purposes, firefighting systems, irrigation, hydrocarbon processing and reservoir management. 4% of our water use is from ground water ranging from brackish to hyper-saline. Our fresh water is withdrawn from municipal fresh water sources, which we receive from third-party distribution companies managed by UAE government authorities. We operate a comprehensive wastewater effluents management program to protect the natural environment and public health, which is aligned with the relevant environmental regulations. We use sewage effluents for irrigation, and recycle effluent for use in our processes. Water that cannot be recycled or reused is reinjected in wells and reservoirs to ensure safe and effective disposal. Our process effluents are treated in compliance with local regulatory requirements before they are returned to the natural environment. 2021 2022 2023 Nitrogen oxides NOx (kilotonnes) 78 85 86 Sulfur oxides SOx (kilotonnes) 152 264 373 Volatile organic compounds VOCs (kilotonnes) 93 109 111 2021 2022 2023 % Fresh water withdrawn (municipal) 0.26% 0.29% 0.31% 52 53 Energy for Life