Uplifting lives Management approach The Adani Portfolio’s social philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The development efforts and frameworks aligned with all UN SDGs but with a focus on the following: By aligning CSR initiatives with UN SDGs, the Adani Portfolio addresses global challenges while ensuring equal access to opportunities and improved life quality. The fundamental ‘Growth with Goodness’ belief underscores the Group’s commitment to support, enhance, and nurture communities. The Group believes that nation- building can only be achieved when every individual contributes to collective societal progress. As responsible corporate citizens, the Adani Portfolio engaged and assisted community stakeholders (communities, elected leaders, experts, community). Adani Foundation Adani Foundation carries out CSR activities of Adani Portfolio companies. Since 1996, the foundation has remained deeply committed to making strategic social investments for sustainable outcomes throughout India. Its strategies are rooted in national priorities and global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Foundation is known for its inquisitive and innovative approach to problem-solving. It challenges the status quo and adopts new solions that lead to sustainable impacts. By building institutions of people and focusing on sustainability, the Foundation contributes to the dignity, well-being and wealth of the communities surrounding Adani businesses and beyond. Stakeholder engagement process The Adani Portfolio has a defined process for engaging with all stakeholders including community members to enhance cooperation and mutual support for a sustainable relationship. These engagements are specially designed to address the quick needs of the community along with long-term impactful programmes. The on-site CSR professionals regularly meet the communities and their representatives and try to assess community needs. The CSR programmes are designed, based on this need assessment. Through various community development activities in and around our businesses, we establish a harmonious relationship with the community members and contribute towards the socio-economic development of the area. The following core sectors form the pillars of our CSR initiatives:  Education  Healthcare  Sustainable Livelihood Development  Community Infrastructure Development. By concentrating CSR efforts in these core sectors, we aim to make a meaningful and sustainable impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Education: Enabling learning for a better future The Adani Foundation has been facilitating holistic learning in an enabing environment and making it available and affordable to as many children as possible. Using smart technology and engaging partnerships, the Adani Foundation has been nurturing this mission through it’s flagship programs viz. Adani Vidya Mandirs, Adani Schools, Utthan and Gyanodaya. Adani Vidya Mandir A total of four Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM) schools are providing free education to more than 3,000 meritorious students, annually, from economically weaker sections of society. The schools offer best-in-class infrastructure and facilities to students with healthy meals, uniforms, books, stationery and transportation. The AVM schools are currently operational in Ahmedabad, Gujarat (AVMA), Bhadreshwar, Gujarat (AVMB), Surguja, Chhattisgarh (AVMS), and Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AVMK). Partnerships Most students of Adani Vidya Mandir, Surguja (AVMS) – a tribal district – are first generation learners who lack basic facilities and academic support post school hours. By collaborating with BYJU’S, the school has provided all the students from classes 4 to 10 with their personalised tablets having customised content as per their age/standard. Additionally, seven rooms in the school are converted into digital learning spaces for enhancing the teaching learning experience. Adani Vidya Mandir partnered with UNICEF for rolling out the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ and with NIE, Singapore, to curate and conduct an extensive STEM leadership programme. Utthan and Gyanodaya Our ‘Utthan’ program is designed to strengthen government schools by tutoring priya vidyarthis (progressive learners) and ‘Gyanodaya’ is a digital learning mission helping students to learn more efficiently through smart classrooms. In FY 2022-23 3,088 Students received free education in four Adani Vidya Mandir Schools 24,223 Students received subsidised education in 29 Adani Schools 1,13,000 Students supported through 552 government schools (Utthan and Gyanodaya) ESG Report 2022-23 169 168 Adani Group