The Adani Portfolio prioritises the occupational health and safety of its workforce and implements an ongoing series of initiatives to create a safe working environment. These include strict safety rules, OHS setups at sites for healthcare services, compliance with health- related requirements and OHS teams focusing on medical fitness, suitable work placement, first aid, preventive healthcare, health education and surveillance. The initiatives encompass drinking water fountains, canteen facilities, rest sheds and occupational health centres at sites. The Group maintains round-the-clock medical staff, first-aid facilities, and ambulance services; it ensures clean toilets and wash cabinets for employees and distributes hydrating drinks during the summer while implementing dust prevention with mist water spraying. Safety performance as an enabler of Group ESG achievement The performance of the Adani Portfolio of companies within the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework is essential for advancing the maturity of the Group’s sustainable and responsible practices. This performance influences investments and a flow of sustainable funds. Within the social dimension of ESG, occupational health and safety assume a central role. Maintaining a Safety at workplace The Adani Portfolio continues to build on its ‘Growth with Goodness’ platform with a vision to become a world-class leader in sustainable value creation. Over 35 years, the Adani Portfolio built around the values of Courage, Trust and Commitment and, going ahead, will continue to prioritise Occupational Health and safety (OH&S). During the year under review, the Group initiated Safety 2.0, based on human performance principles, the foundation of its sustainable safety program. The Adani Portfolio is focusing on four key areas: Transformational leadership Working on adaptive challenges Engaging & enrollling communities Generating new practices through synergic approach Mr. Birendra Kumar Verma Group Head, Safety At the Adani Portfolio, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) is integral to operations, policies, and processes. We promote a ‘Culture of Care’ across every aspect of our activities, which facilitates uninterrupted growth. Safety is a subject that resonates with the Group’s value system and is seen as key sustainability driver. Adani’s journey towards ‘Zero Harm’ paves our aspirational goal and makes a discernable contribution in safeguarding our last mile worker. Message from Group Safety Head Environmental pillar  Hazardous Material Management Social pillar  Risk Management  General facility Design e Operation  Structural Safety of Project Infrastructure  Life & Fire Safety  Vehicular 8 Road Safety  Physical, Chemical, Biological & Radiological Hazard  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Community Safety Governance pillar  Apex Safety Council  Group Safety Steering Council  3-Tier Group Safety Taskforce S O C I A L C O R P O R A T E G O V E R N A N C E E N V I R O N M EN T A L WORKPLACE SAFETY DIVERSITY & ANTI- BIAS ISSUES WORKPLACE BENEFITS LABOUR RELATIONS WATER USE & CONSERVATION SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES POLLUTANTS/TOXIC CHEMICALS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY CLIMATE CHANGE CARBON GREEN BUILDING SMART GROWTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AVOIDANCE OF HARMFUL PRODUCTS HUMAN RIGHTS BOARD INDEPENDENCE ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICIES BOARD DIVERSITY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS WORKPLACE SAFETY safe and healthy work environment is not only critical for the well- being of employees, associates and stakeholders, but also aligns with the principles of social responsibility and environmental sustainability. A safe and healthy work environment is one of the five fundamental principles and rights at work recognised by the International Labour Organisation to promote a human-centered approach in ever- evolving workplaces. In alignment with this, the Adani Portfolio acknowledges Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) as being critical to people well-being, remaining committed to fostering a ‘culture of care’ where every activity is conducted with safety in mind. At the Adani Portfolio, OH&S influences all functions through effective stakeholder management, mitigating operational and reputational risks. OH&S aligns with ESG goals by emphasizing the importance of E, S and G factors in decision-making. Integrating OH&S into the business strategy enables the Adani Portfolio to build a resiliently sustainable model that benefits the last mile worker. Occupational Health Safety (OHS) ESG Report 2022-23 149 148 Adani Group