GROUP CEO’S STATEMENT

Chairman’s Statement

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present to you Abu Dhabi Ports’ sustainability report for 2018.

This is our first sustainability report, but sustainability has been central to our business for many years. Social and environmental stewardship is reflected across all aspects of the way we operate and plan our growth. Our sustainability strategy seeks to balance the commercial, environmental, and social dimensions of development in a long-term and global perspective, in alignment with best practice international definitions of the field.

Our mission is to promote Abu Dhabi as a premier trade, industrial and logistic hub, nurture long-lasting relationships with our customers, and increase shareholder value.

In support of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, we aim to contribute to a sustainable, high-value-added and diversified economy. Our business is closely connected to the environment, and so our critical sustainability goals are wide-ranging. They include reducing our emissions, conserving natural resources, integrating sustainability into our supply chain, supporting the UAE’s economic diversification, innovating in new technologies and services, and enhancing community responsibility.

This report exhibits how we aim to contribute towards the benefit of our society and environment through our business model, work principles, and sustainability activities.

As we continue our journey as an international enabler of trade, I welcome the support from our partners, stakeholders and the global community.

Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi

Group CEO

Group CEO’s Statement

“As we continue to grow as a business, our sustainability programme will continually evolve and adapt to meet and respond to the needs of our environment, our community, our nation and the global maritime industry.”

Inclusive growth, low-carbon transformation, the circular economy, the ethical use of technology and public health and safety are some of the major challenges that must be addressed by corporations today in order to be truly sustainable. Abu Dhabi Ports has been navigating these challenges for many years and embraces the opportunity to lead on critical industry issues.

Abu Dhabi Ports is fully committed to the triad of sustainability principles- economy, environment and society. They are embedded into our business strategy, our we reward our people and partners. Our aim is to contribute to up to 15% of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP by 2030. We have also master planned and developed the infrastructure for a whole new economic city in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) that is an integrated pillar of the nation’s economic and urban development.

We know that sustainability isn’t achieved on the sidelines and that for our business to be viable, our core business model must be underpinned by sustainable practices. We continue to create breakthrough innovations and forge strong global partnerships, thereby facilitating the transfer of technology and attracting investment, while contributing to the development of society and safeguarding the environment. This is reflected in several decisions we have made during planning and development phases: the introduction of an Environmental Breakwater to safeguard the Ras Ghanada Coral Reef, the development of the Hot Metal Road at KIZAD to help reduce energy use, and the establishment of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to ensure that our workers are prepared for the future of the industry. We have developed the community

key performance indicators, and the way ports in Al Dhafra Region to connect the UAE’s remote communities to infrastructure and trade, generate employment and support the oil and gas and fishing sectors.

Our contribution extends beyond our business practices. We promote cooperation between businesses, governments, society, and the general public. We have partnered with several NGO’s, such as Emirates Red Crescent and Make-A-Wish Foundation - UAE to support social welfare programmes.

As we continue to grow as a business, our sustainability programme will continually evolve and adapt to meet and respond to the needs of our environment, our community, our nation and the global maritime industry.

I would like to thank our stakeholders, partners, customers and everyone at Abu Dhabi Ports whose dedication and consistent efforts have helped make 2018 such a strong and positive year for us.

About the Report

Abu Dhabi Ports has adopted the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards to prepare its first sustainability report. The GRI Standards are the first global standards for sustainability reporting and feature the global best practice for reporting on a range of economic, environmental and social impacts. Abu Dhabi Ports Sustainability Report 2018 has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.

While preparing the report we have adhered to the following reporting principles to ensure report quality:

Accuracy

Balance

Clarity Comparability

Reliability

Timeliness

In addition we have followed the below mentioned reporting principles to definie the report content:

Stakeholder Inclusiveness

Identifying stakeholders, and understanding their expectations and interests.

Sustainability Context

Reporting our performance spanning across the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profit.

Completeness

Covering material topics and boundaries, to reflect economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Materiality

Reflecting significant economic, environmental, and social impacts, and the aspects that substantively influence the assessments and decisions of stakeholders.

Embedding a Sustainable Culture

Our Vision To be the preferred provider of world-class integrated ports and industrial zone services.

Our Mission We enable maritime trade businesses by effectively managing ports and integrated assets and services, promoting Abu Dhabi as a premier trade hub, creating long-lasting relationships with customers, and maximising shareholder value.

Our Values

Ready to respond

Eager to collaborate Safe, secure & sustainable Innovative for excellence

Fair & committed