Compliant Employment

 

Anton strictly abides by the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and other laws and regulations, and regulates the recruitment and employment management of employees in accordance with international human rights principles and the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate. We strongly oppose the hiring of child labor and strictly review the identity information of applicants during the recruitment process to ensure that no minors are hired. We prohibit any form of forced labor, including prison labor, bonded labor, slave labor, and human trafficking.

Respect for human rights is one of our most fundamental values. We are committed to creating an equal and accessible work environment where all people are treated with mutual respect and dignity, and all people have equal opportunities to fully realize their value. We respect the major international human rights principles covered by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labor Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principals and Rights at Work, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We abide by all local, national and international laws and regulations on human rights and the relevant laws and regulations affecting the exercise of human rights, and strive to respect the laws and regulations of the host country while conducting business operations in accordance with this policy, so as to ensure that this policy and national laws are implemented. We formulate the Human Resources Social Responsibility Policy and guide employees to understand the policy through employee training and other means. We offer diverse and equal opportunities for employees, provide a safe and healthy workplace, prohibit the employment of child labor, forced labor and human trafficking, respect the rights of employees to join or form trade unions, and give guidance and confidential reporting channels for employees to protect their legitimate rights and interest. We also actively use our influence to make a positive impact along our value chain; in our Suppliers Code of Conduct, we have made clear our expectations for respect for human rights, including labor rights.

 

Diversity and Inclusiveness

 

As an international service provider of oilfield technologies, we have established a diverse staff team by ethnicity, culture, age, and gender. We believe that employees with different nationalities, backgrounds, ages, and cultural experiences can bring new ideas and creativity, enhancing Anton's competitiveness. As of December 31, 2023, we had a total of 6,510 employees from 32 countries, including 3,143 in China, 3,026 in Iraq, and 341 in other countries or regions worldwide. Our diverse talent pool enables us to better understand the concerns of the countries and regions where we operate and ensure that our services meet the expectations and requirements of all stakeholders and customers, and benefit local communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, respecting and appreciating the uniqueness of each employee, and providing equal opportunities for training, rewards, and promotions. Among our non-Chinese employees, 510 ones have been honored with Anton Excellence Awards for their performance, accounting for 39.8% of the total number of recipients. In our middle and senior management teams, employees from other countries, especially from the regions where we operate, are also an important part. As of December 31, 2023, 20 non-Chinese employees served as middle and senior managers in our operational areas.

 

 

 

Case: Anton's university-business cooperation program with China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

 

In December, 2023, at the Exchange and Promotion Meeting of the Supply and Demand Matching Employment Program held by the Ministry of Education, the "Anton Oilfield Services Group - China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Special Talent Training Program", jointly declared by Anton Oilfield Services Group and China University of Petroleum (Beijing), stood out from the 20,000 plus collaboration programs, and was selected as one of the 35 most excellent cases.

The program empowers the closed loop of "University AdmissionTalent Cultivation-Employment". Under this program, we have donated 1 million RMB to set up the "Anton Scholarship", shared the online courses of the Anton Petroleum Innovation College with students, accepted more than 80 undergraduate and postgraduate juniors for internships, and organized enterprise alumni forums. We have also participated in the China Petroleum Engineering Design Competition, and giving opportunities to the top three students in the competition to join Anton. By doing so, we have formed a comprehensive university-business collaborative education mechanism to promote the higher-quality development and employment of college graduates.

 

 

Employee Composition of Anton in 2023

 

 

Remuneration and Benefits

 

Anton upholds the principle of equal pay for equal work, ensuring parity between male and female employees. We consistently refine and enhance our remuneration incentive mechanism, establishing competitive compensation and benefits, along with a fair and impartial performance appraisal system. To promote long-term employee engagement and alignment with the Company's growth trajectory, we implement equity incentive programs, granting restricted stock to eligible employees. In accordance with the internal policies and systems such as the Anton Employee Welfare Management Measures, the Employee Vacation Management Measures, and the Management Measures for the Spouses and Children of Dispatched Employees, we diligently fulfill our obligations by timely providing five social insurance and housing fund contributions for our employees. Additionally, we offer supplementary medical insurance and accidental injury insurance coverage. We also grant paid leave such as marriage leave, bereavement leave, breastfeeding leave, paternity leave, work injury leaves to our employees. In the important moments of our employees, such as getting married, giving birth, celebrating birthdays or hospital stays, we always send our warm messages and gifts.

For overseas employees, we offer attentive care and support, including flexible leave arrangements and shifts, as well as the option for spouses and children to accompany dispatched employees. During major holidays observed in the countries where we operate, such as Oil Workers' Day in Kazakhstan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha in Iraq, Dubai, Chad, and other nations, we provide holiday benefits to our employees.

At Anton, we value and prioritize the opinions and voices of every employee. We respect their right to join or form labor unions and engage in constructive dialogue with union representatives. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all employees to participate in regular democratic evaluation and feedback exchange meetings to express their opinions and suggestions. Furthermore, we are committed to the comprehensive development of our employees. We offer a variety of enriching after-work activities, including regular field trips, group recreational activities, annual meetings, and other events aimed at enhancing their sense of achievement, belonging, and happiness.

 

 

Occupational Health and Safety

 

We emphasize the occupational health and safety of our employees. We have improved our occupational health and safety management system and obtained ISO 45001 certification to provide a safe and stable working environment for our employees.

 

 

Occupational Health and Safety Management

 

Anton strictly follows the Work Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases and other applicable laws and regulations. We have formulated internal systems such as the Occupational Health Management System and the HSE Operation Plan Management Measures. With this institutional framework, we aim to eliminate, reduce and control HSE risks in construction operations, protect the lives and property of personnel involved, and ensure the fulfillment of HSE objectives.

 

 

Safety Education and Training

 

Anton continues to carry out safety education and training to improve employees' safety awareness and relevant skills. In FY2023, the Company carried out special training courses for all employees to improve their safety skills based on production safety laws and regulations, QHSE risk management, work permits and work safety analysis, and prevention and control of occupational diseases. We organized activities such as Work Safety Month, Traffic Safety Month, and Safety Knowledge Contest, among other events, to continuously strengthen the safety awareness of all employees, and prevent and reduce production and safety accidents. In FY2023, Anton carried out 3,428 safety trainings, covering 81,215 employees, with the average training length for employees standing at 54.4 hours.

 

 

Emergency Drills

 

To improve our employees' preparedness for emergencies, we regularly conduct emergency drills such as fire escape, earthquake evacuation, and chemical leakage handling. Through these drills, employees are exposed to simulated reallife situations, enabling them to familiarize themselves with the correct methods and procedures for responding effectively to emergencies, thereby improving their self-rescue abilities and the skills to help others.

 

 

Care For Employees’ Physical and Mental Health

 

We implement the Employee Health Care Program, conducting annual health examinations for employees and establishing archives for managing employee mental health. We prioritize the physical and mental well-being of our workforce. Additionally, we frequently organize sports activities like running and basketball competitions, furnish employees with gyms and fitness equipment, and institute a health incentive mechanism to motivate all employees to maintain their fitness and well-being.

 

 

Training and Development

 

Anton places great emphasis on talent development, establishing a robust career development channel to ensure all employees have equal opportunities for growth and can realize their full potential. The Petroleum Innovation College serves as a platform for talent nurturing, enhancing our employee training system, and offering comprehensive training programs to foster all-round development. We provide diverse training opportunities through live streaming sessions, an online training system, and offline courses, covering management, cultural awareness, innovation, information technology, basic skills, and professional expertise. These initiatives are aimed at fostering the continuous growth and development of our workforce.

 

 

Case: Anton's 15th Ant Training Camp in Halfaya, Iraq

 

On January, 2023, Anton's 15th Ant Training Camp-Halfaya Station, which lasted 5 days, started in Misan Halfaya Camp, and 35 school recruits selected from Misan Petroleum University participated in the training. The training thoroughly introduced the Company's development history, human resource policies, QHSE safety knowledge, OKR work method innovation seminar and other aspects, aiming to help new local employees quickly integrate into Anton. During the hands-on session, the QHSE team explained the risk points of oilfield operations and provided first aid training to raise the safety awareness of new employees. On the last day of the training, the new employees visited the industrial area of the Business Department and the API workshop.

 

 

Case: Lions Training Camp

 

The first Anton Lions Training Camp in FY2023 (32 in total) was successfully held in Suining base from March 16 to 19, where 50 marketing elites from all over the world gathered together and completed four days and three nights of learning and exchanges.

| "Oil Tycoon” business war simulation on sandbox This training camp focuses on the changes of the Company's new business forms and related requirements. The training content includes Data Management Training, Anton's Empowering Trade Business, Anton E-commerce Platform, Anton's 2023 Operation Management System and other subjects. Meanwhile, through the courses of Key Client-Oriented Marketing Management and Visionary Marketing Sharing, Market Analysis Methods, Business Etiquette, and other courses, the trainees have learned professional marketing knowledge and skills, mastered scientific customer management and market analysis approaches, and become professional managers. In addition, the training content also includes Sunshine Marketing-related requirements and audit case sharing.

 

 

Case: The first round of 2023 Zhenhua Oil EBS-ANTON Joint Training in Iraq and the first overseas training session of Zhenhua EBS Petroleum's "Eagle Program"

 

On October 27, 2023, Beijing time, the first round of 2023 Zhenhua Oil EBS-ANTON Joint Training in Iraq and the first overseas training session of Zhenhua EBS Petroleum's "Eagle Program", which lasted for 9 days, were successfully completed, and all the trainees were awarded certificates of completion.

Focusing on the new changes and requirements of the oil industry, this training course was delivered in English and covered not only professional topics such as global trends in the oil and gas industry, AI technology in the oil industry, but also important sustainable development topics such as ESG, production safety and occupational health, and quality management systems. During the training, we also invited 16 trainees to demonstrate at the site of the booster dealkylation project in Yanting County, and introduced in detail the digital intelligence technology, intelligent equipment and intelligent security system, intelligent station system and intelligent assistant decision-making system based on digital twin technology.

This program greatly contributes to the talent training and future production capacity construction strategies of both sides, and thus enhances Anton's brand influence in the Iraqi market, actively responds to the Belt and Road Initiative, and opens a new chapter for China-Iran energy cooperation.