One of the industry's first companies to be
carbon neutral

Sustainability defines how we deliver energy responsibly to build a brighter future.

Our Core Corporate HSSE and Social Performance Policy

Everyone who works on behalf of Crescent Petroleum is responsible for the health, safety, security and welfare of our employees, joint venture employees and contractors, and for positively contributing to the protection of our assets throughout their intended lifecycle…

Majid Jafar, Crescent Petroleum CEO

We are committed to:

  • Pursuing a goal of no harm to people, assets, the environment and communities where we operate.
  • Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
  • Ensuring those performing activities are aware of the relevant Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) and Social Performance (SP) risks and controls pertaining to their activities.
  • Establishing HSSE and SP objectives and action plans that drive continuous improvement and actively measure and communicate performance against those objectives.
  • Minimising discharges, wastes and emissions, safeguarding biodiversity and optimising the use of natural resources.
  • Ensuring efficient use of energy and water is considered throughout the lifecycle of our assets.
  • Ensuring that the design, operational and technical integrity of our assets are sustained throughout their lifecycle.
  • Reporting and investigating incidents to ensure effective preventive and corrective actions and sharing lessons learned with relevant stakeholders.
  • Strengthening organisational resilience through the effective application of risk management, security, emergency preparedness and business recovery practices.
  • Actively engaging with relevant authorities, security organisations and local communities to ensure effective security standards are maintained.
  • Investing in the local communities to ensure social advancement and positive relationships are maintained.

Our commitment to this policy is demonstrated through visible leadership, effective communication, a proactive performance culture supported by transparent monitoring and reporting systems in conjunction with continuous investment in our people, assets, environment, and local communities. This policy will be reviewed regularly for continued applicability and relevance. We encourage our contractors and relevant stakeholders to commit to this policy.

Dependable

Crescent Petroleum’s hard-earned reputation for dependability and ethical conduct makes us efficient, effective and resilient.

Cleaner Energy

To creatively unlock the benefits of energy resources and make a transformative impact on the communities that we serve.

Trusted Leader

Being a trusted leader in sustainable energy, empowering communities, and driving responsible regional growth.

Sustainability has been embedded in Crescent Petroleum’s business since our establishment in 1971. For more than five decades, we have championed natural gas as a practical alternative to higher-carbon fuels. 

Through disciplined operations and continuous efficiency improvements, we produce and deliver natural gas more responsibly across our operations.

of our production
is natural gas
0 %

Since 2008, our operations in the KRI have enabled the displacement of higher-emission liquid fuels with cleaner-burning natural gas, avoiding more than 63 million tonnes of CO2e emissions.

As we expand in the KRI and develop new projects in Federal Iraq, this impact will continue growing.

We began publishing Sustainability Reports in 2015, providing transparent disclosure of our environmental and social performance. The report details how natural gas is central to our responsible energy approach and contributes to lower-emission power generation across the region.

Key sustainability pillars

1

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Minimising our ecological footprint

Operational efficiency drives both environmental performance and long-term value.

By integrating emissions management, technology upgrades, and continuous process optimisation into daily operations, we strengthen resilience while reducing environmental intensity. Responsible performance supports stable production, disciplined cost control, and sustained competitiveness.

We actively participate in industry-led initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane, across the value chain.

Our focus is on measurable reductions in emissions intensity through structured oversight, operational upgrades, and the deployment of proven technologies. Performance is benchmarked against industry standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This disciplined approach reinforces operational reliability, reduces long-term regulatory and transition risk, and supports responsible growth aligned with evolving stakeholder expectations.

2

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT:
Enriching the communities where we operate

Our mission drives us to help improve the quality of life in the areas where we operate, through our operations as well as through social performance activities to serve the community.

Our operations helped create 47,000 permanent job-years in the KRI and an additional 38,000 temporary job-years in the region since 2008.

Empowering the communities in which we operate to thrive and grow is fundamental to the long-term success of our business. For example, we prioritise local talent wherever we can and favour local suppliers to generate economic opportunities for the communities across our operations.

Our Social Performance initiatives also reinforce that impact, helping improve the quality of life in and around our operations by promoting healthcare, education and arts, as well as promoting the social inclusion of people of determination.

We also invest in global initiatives and events to promote cleaner energy and social sustainability in our region.

3

TEAM WELL-BEING:
Ensuring the health and safety of our workforce

Safety is a core value at Crescent Petroleum. We work to ensure that the hazards and risks inherent in our activities are effectively mitigated.

Across production operations, drilling, and major capital project construction, all risks are systematically identified, assessed, and controlled.

Awareness of hazards, risks, and operational controls is reinforced through inductions, regular training, written procedures, toolbox talks, awareness programmes, and safety meetings. This approach applies to all activities under our control.

We maintain a robust contractor management process covering prequalification, selection, monitoring, and performance review. While particular attention is given to contractors engaged in higher-risk activities, strict safety standards apply to all contractors we work with.

4

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT:
Empowering our employees to lead, work In teams, and progress

We invest in our employees to support their growth as professionals and as leaders.

By expanding technical expertise and reinforcing collaboration, we strengthen resilience across our organisation and ensure Crescent Petroleum remains equipped to deliver responsible energy solutions for the future.

Our development approach equips employees with the skills to think strategically and respond decisively to evolving operational challenges.

Mentorship, succession planning, and focused training strengthen capability in complex environments. Structured development and knowledge transfer reinforce business continuity.

This sustained investment in human capital enables our teams to adapt with confidence, lead with accountability, and contribute meaningfully to long-term value creation.

SDG matrix

Our sustainability priorities align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and we disclose our contributions across each priority in our Sustainability Report.

Our Sustainability Journey

2023/24
Released Empowering Resilience, which outlines the alignment and relevance to UN SDGs. Report focuses on our response to COVID-19 and summarises the initiatives taken at policy level to address the pandemic both in the UAE and the KRI. Report presents a forward-looking approach to maintaining sustainability practices and building resilience.

Key initiatives

  • Undertook ten-year impact assessment through PwC to evaluate socioeconomic and environmental benefits generated in the KRI.
  • Promoted self-empowerment among women employees in the UAE and the KRI.
  • Embraced Social Performance (SP) function.
  • Launched Community Action Programme 2018-2022 to catalyse the KRI’s development per the UN SDGs.

2021/22
Released Empowering Resilience, which outlines the alignment and relevance to UN SDGs. Report focuses on our response to COVID-19 and summarises the initiatives taken at policy level to address the pandemic both in the UAE and the KRI. Report presents a forward-looking approach to maintaining sustainability practices and building resilience.

Key initiatives

  • Undertook ten-year impact assessment through PwC to evaluate socioeconomic and environmental benefits generated in the KRI.
  • Promoted self-empowerment among women employees in the UAE and the KRI.
  • Embraced Social Performance (SP) function.
  • Launched Community Action Programme 2018-2022 to catalyse the KRI’s development per the UN SDGs.

2019/20
Released Empowering Resilience, which outlines the alignment and relevance to UN SDGs. Report focuses on our response to COVID-19 and summarises the initiatives taken at policy level to address the pandemic both in the UAE and the KRI. Report presents a forward-looking approach to maintaining sustainability practices and building resilience.

Key initiatives

  • Undertook ten-year impact assessment through PwC to evaluate socioeconomic and environmental benefits generated in the KRI.
  • Promoted self-empowerment among women employees in the UAE and the KRI.
  • Embraced Social Performance (SP) function.
  • Launched Community Action Programme 2018-2022 to catalyse the KRI’s development per the UN SDGs.

2018
Produced Energy with Impact, which was externally assured by EY as per ISAE 3000 standard. Report showcases the impact of our decade of operations in the KRI and the projected benefits of our expansion plans. Report demonstrates how we generate inclusive value through our commitment to the socioeconomic development of our region.

Key initiatives

  • Undertook ten-year impact assessment through PwC to evaluate socioeconomic and environmental benefits generated in the KRI.
  • Promoted self-empowerment among women employees in the UAE and the KRI.
  • Embraced Social Performance (SP) function.
  • Launched Community Action Programme 2018-2022 to catalyse the KRI’s development per the UN SDGs.

2017
Issued Partnering for Prosperity in line with GRI Standards. Report describes the shared value we create through our long-term partnerships with employees, organisations, and communities.

Key initiatives

  • Developed Asset Integrity Management System to identify Safety Critical Elements.
  • Partnered with Chatham House for thought leadership and AMAR International Charitable Foundation for empowering the displaced.
  • Introduced e-waste recycling in the UAE.

2016
Published Responsive and Resilient, which identifies the four key priority areas of our sustainability framework. Report illustrates how we respond to global and industry challenges.

Key initiatives

  • Included health, safety, and environmental performance among key performance indicators.
  • Initiated Second Step Cards, a system to report near miss cases in the KRI.
  • Supported Global Shapers Initiative and World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Human Capital (Oil and Gas) working group.
  • Introduced plastic and aluminum recycling in the UAE.

2015
Launched sustainability reporting journey with Energizing Growth, which is aligned with GRI G4 reporting guidelines. Report highlights how our operations ensure cleaner and reliable energy in the KRI.

Key initiatives

  • Bolstered safety and security protocols in the KRI. Launched Centre for Economic Growth, an Abu Dhabi-based collaboration between INSEAD and private-sector entities in the Middle East to promote youth employment and economic growth.
  • Introduced paper recycling in the UAE.