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ADOC 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

SDG ALIGNMENT

ADOC supports sustainable water management and ensures that water conservation is a priority
through efficient and responsible use of water by every individual. We also encourage water recycling,
for example, ADOC uses treated wastewater for irrigation purposes at Mubarraz Island. In addition,
we strive to improve water quality by reducing and eliminating pollution, dumping, and releases of
hazardous chemicals and materials to the marine environment. ADOC are dedicated to preventing
and minimizing the number and volume of hydrocarbon spills to the marine environment through strict
operations and maintenance procedures, and firmly adheres to national and international guidelines for
discharges into the marine environment.

ADOC completed the transition of their Energy Management System (EnMS) from the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001:2011 to 50001:2018 standard. This standard provides
a framework for more efficient use of energy and continual improvement, by setting targets and
objectives and measuring the results.

We are committed to advancing sustainable operations and promoting innovation within the oil and
gas sector. To reduce our environmental footprint and ecological impact, ADOC are engaged in several
activities to preserve the valuable ecosystems in our offshore fields by monitoring, protecting, and
enhancing natural environments, such as through mangrove planting and use of treated wastewater for
the mangrove plantation. The research and activities undertaken by ADOC have been shared with the
global community through journal publications and award schemes to transfer knowledge and foster
global innovation to promote sustainable development.

ADOC supports all employees who wish to pursue their education further by offering flexible working
hours and study leave. In addition, ADOC provides in-house and external training courses; a total of
679 hours of training were undertaken in 2020 by Company employees, and we provided 210 hours
to our Contractors. ADOC also provides education in the community through the Japanese Language
Learning Programme, which focuses on the cultural development of the younger generation of Abu
Dhabi. This programme continued virtually despite the challenges of the pandemic.

We consciously take action to reduce our carbon emissions from our operations. ADOC adhere to a
zero-flaring policy and monitor all operations with respect to air emissions.

We protect the marine environment through risk assessments and conservation activities (such as
seagrass and coral monitoring programmes) around our offshore operations. Any incidents recorded
are promptly reported to ADNOC. No significant spills recorded in this reporting year, preventing and
reducing marine pollution.

We ensure environmental and biodiversity protection through environmental impact assessments,
conservation, and monitoring activities, such as our mangrove plantation, and osprey monitoring.
Awareness sessions on topics such as mangroves were organized by ADOC, facilitated by subject
matter experts and attended by ADNOC representatives.

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