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Message from
theCEO
HHSheikhKhalifaBinZayedAl Nahayan, President of theUnitedArabEmirates
andRuler ofAbuDhabi andHHGeneral SheikhMohamedBinZayedAl
Nahayan, CrownPrince ofAbuDhabi andChairman of theExecutiveCouncil
mandated the development of theAbuDhabi Economic 2030Vision. Key
priorities establishedwithin the 2030Vision include the need forAbuDhabi to
build a sustainable economy and show it has the ability to transform itself tomeet
the needs of tomorrow.Aligned to this,AbuDhabi will ensure that social and
regional development is balanced to bring the benefits of economic growth and
well being to the entire population of theEmirate.
DolphinEnergy is in business to create value for our joint venture partners and
stakeholders through the appraisal, development, production, transportation
andmarketingof hydrocarbon resources ina safe, efficient and environmentally
responsiblemanner. We are committed to business processes that focus on
efficiency, investment in people, correct ethical conduct, social responsibility,
profit andgrowth. Akey element in thearea of corporate social responsibility is
our pledge to conduct our business inamanner that embeds sustainability across
our company and promotes continuous improvement in all our business practices
and operations. DolphinEnergy is a foundingmember of theAbuDhabi
SustainabilityGroupwhichwas established in June 2008 and comprises leading
government, private sector and non-profit organizations under the stewardship of
theEnvironmentAgency -AbuDhabi.
Sustainablemanagement and corporate social responsibility are intrinsic to
sound business practice. WithinDolphinEnergy, being a good corporate citizen
is not merely good for business – it is everyone’s business.A fundamental
responsibility of an engaged company is to listen to our stakeholders and
then creatively devisemutually beneficial solutions. Being responsiblemeans
supporting ourmany stakeholders, e.g. shareholders, employees, contractors,
suppliers, customers, governments, regulators, lenders and the communities in
whichwe operate. Being responsiblemeans being transparent and informing,
explaining, listening and dialoguing to secure business excellence. Our goal is to
ensure that wherever DolphinEnergy conducts its activities, we are the partner of
choice, the employer of choice and neighbor of choice.
I am therefore delighted towelcome you to the first sustainability report
preparedbyDolphinEnergy.
AhmedAliAl Sayegh
Chief ExecutiveOfficer
