BeConnected Empowered women, empowering women. At the Adani Portfolio, our BeConnected platform showcases our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Designed specifically to empower women, this initiative serves as a professional platform where connections are forged, mentoring relationships cultivated, and growth opportunities explored. Through sessions by experts, interactive activities, and transformative events, BeConnected aggregates diverse talent, knowledge and skills. At the heart of BeConnected lies a recognition of the pivotal role women play in the workforce. Their contributions are not just acknowledged; they are celebrated and amplified. By tapping into their collective expertise and energy, the Group drives creativity, innovation, and outperformance. An outperformance year BeConnected organised various events on finance management sessions, personal interactions with leadership, outdoor activities, International Women’s Day celebrations, among others marked by positive reception and inclusion. “Feminism is not about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world sees that strength.’’ GD Anderson Dr. Malay Mahadevia Group Director, Human Resources At Adani, we strongly believe in upholding Human Rights, fostering diversity, and prioritizing employee development and well-being. These pillars are not only crucial to our corporate responsibility but also vital to our long-term success. We firmly believe that by engaging every individual, we create a work environment where innovation flourishes, potential is fulfilled, and our collective influence on society is truly transformational. Bottom of Form Talent attraction and retention In the pursuit of talent acquisition excellence, the Adani Portfolio leverages diverse recruitment channels. From widely used online job portals and social media platforms to specialised professional networks and campus hiring programs, the Group casts a wide net to aggregate the best talent. The Group’s talent management fosters talent and supports career progression while rewarding outperformers. The organisational values, culture and employee growth are marked by corresponding initiatives (Be-Limitless and Accelerated Leadership Programme). The Adani Portfolio fosters employee involvement in recruitment (in addition to conventional channels); employees are encouraged to refer potential candidates aligned with core values and skill sets. This approach not only strengthens the talent pool but also validates a belief in internal recommendations, fostering community and collaboration. Adani Wilmar Competency Framework (2021) At AWL, leader creation commences with a successful mindset. The Company re-articulated this priority in 2021, highlighting success behaviours, using this to design development programmes. Leadership development programmes are planned and organised in consultation with reputed consultants and educational institutions. Polaris, the Company’s flagship leadership development programme, is directed to create a succession pipeline in the upper mid-management and senior management. The programme facilitates interaction among prospective outperformers; around 69 employees (mid-to- senior Level) were a part of this journey for more than a year. During the last financial year, Adani Power emphasised talent acquisition through a collaboration within the esteemed institutional organisations. APL recruited approximately 300 graduate engineer trainees from the nation’s leading 100 NIRF-ranked colleges. The Company executed seamless integration of its acquired Mahan plant, meticulously carried out, harmonizing role-based titles. This enhanced efficiency, aligned teams and established workplace cohesion. By streamlining roles and responsibilities, APL ensured that every team member understood his or her contribution to organisational goals. This integration reflects our commitment to optimise structures, fostering teamwork and enhancing competitiveness. ESG Report 2022-23 137 136 Adani Group