We are committed to a work environment that embraces diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, nationality, gender or religion. This is underpinned by our core values to be respectful, collaborative, progressive, responsible and efficient. Our approach focuses on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce offers and in creating a respectful environment where employees can unlock their full potential.
ADNOC is a global workforce, with nationalities from across the following regions:
Employee Diversity by Age
Central to our recruitment strategy is our commitment to develop a national workforce with the right capabilities to effectively contribute to the growth and success of our business, and support Emiratization in line with national strategies.
Since 2016, we have recruited over 5,377 Emirati nationals, achieving an Emiratization ratio of 57.2%. In the coming years, we will continue to implement strategies to meet our target of 60% Emiratization by 2025.
Empowering Women
We recognize the value of Gender Balance and women’s empowerment, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes business sense. This is aligned with the vision of the UAE’s leadership to inspire women to be key partners in the long-term growth and prosperity of the UAE.We believe gender diversity brings different perspectives, impact, and experience to the workplace, and as a result leads to more innovative business solutions, higher levels of productivity and more creativity.
As we invest in the development of our people and nurture the next generation of leaders, we are committed to supporting a more inclusive workplace, where we create opportunities for future generations of women. As a merit-based and performance driven organization, our employees, regardless of gender, are recognized for their performance and tangible achievements.
We have successfully implemented policies and created an environment that attracts more female talent and provides opportunities for their professional growth. In 2019, we adopted a gender balance strategy and framework that will attract and retain high-potential female talent, developing them as successful leaders, and promoting their leadership abilities both within and outside ADNOC. We have established a Gender Balance Committee as an advisory body with the objective of fostering a greater understanding of Gender Balance.
Women work across all areas of ADNOC’s operations. To support female integration into our operations, we have invested in infrastructure and facilities, at our operational sites, to create an inclusive working environment and launched technical development programs for females at site. As a result, more than 800 women work across our operational sites, and we have appointed our first female Vice President for field operations.
We have exceeded our gender diversity pledges since 2016, appointing three female CEOs across the ADNOC Group and realizing our 2020 target of achieving 15% women’s representation in leadership positions, one year ahead of schedule.
Emiratization achieved across ADNOC
As we invest in the development of our people and nurture the next generation of leaders, we are committed to supporting a more inclusive workplace, where we create opportunities for future generations of women. As a merit-based and performance driven organization, our employees, regardless of gender, are recognized for their performance and tangible achievements.We have successfully implemented policies and created an environment that attracts more female talent and provides opportunities for their professional growth. In 2019, we adopted a gender balance strategy and framework that will attract and retain high-potential female talent, developing them as successful leaders, and promoting their leadership abilities both within and outside ADNOC. We have established a Gender Balance Committee as an advisory body with the objective of fostering a greater understanding of Gender Balance.
Women work across all areas of ADNOC’s operations. To support female integration into our operations, we have invested in infrastructure and facilities, at our operational sites, to create an inclusive working environment and launched technical development programs for females at site. As a result, more than 800 women work across our operational sites and we have appointed our first female Vice President for field operations.
We have exceeded our gender diversity pledges since 2016, appointing three female CEOs across the ADNOC Group and realizing our 2020 target of achieving 15% women’s representation in leadership positions, one year ahead of schedule.
2016 Pledges
Achievements
Building on our efforts towards becoming a regional leader in diversity as part of our 2030 Sustainability Strategy we committed to doubling female representation in specialized technical roles to 25% by 2030 and to appoint a woman to every board of directors of companies over which we have a controlling interest by the end of 2022.
12% of our workforce are females
30% of UAE National hires are females
In 2020, ADNOC became a founding partner of the ‘Pathway20’ initiative to increase female representation on corporate governing boards. Through collaboration with leading partners, mentorships and tailored programs, the intent is to strengthen our pipeline of experienced and talented female board directors.
In 2022, ADNOC became a signatory to the United Nation’s (UN) Women’s Empowerment Principles, underscoring the company’s commitment to gender diversity and to empowering women in the workplace and in leadership roles.