9 •  Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Linking to the entrepreneurial spirit and can- do attitude that is at the heart of Kosmos’ culture, the same spirit that led to the company’s founding. •  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education – Linking to the deep expertise of our geologists, geophysicists, and engineers who give Kosmos its technical and operational edge. By investing in STEM education, we will help to create the next generation of technical experts. •  Business Partners and Suppliers – We will allocate contracts through a fair and transparent process, and adhere to our Business Principles in our operations. We aim to work with suppliers, both local and multi- national, who share our values and standards. Our employees and contractors are prohibited from misusing confidential information to indulge in, or assist others to participate in, insider trading. We expect our employees and contractors to respect confidential and proprietary information and we similarly work to protect the intellectual property of others. •  Civil Society – We will engage with and listen to civil society, recognizing the role civil society plays in holding governments and companies accountable. We are always open to having meaningful dialogue with civil society about the challenges inherent in exploring for oil and gas. Sometimes we will disagree, but we believe listening and engaging in debate deepens our understanding of the issues. We seek non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as valued partners in our social investment programs. Our relationships with civil society in the countries and communities where we work create mutual value and are central to our success. Kosmos also engages in public policy discussions occurring globally on energy and corporate responsibility. Kosmos has been a formal supporter of the United Nations Global Compact since 2013. The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals. In September 2013, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched the business leadership platform, Business for Peace, to mobilize greater engagement of business in support of peace as a complement to government action. Led by the UN Global Compact with a multi- stakeholder steering committee, this platform seeks to elevate and strengthen support for business contributions and for public- private dialogue to advance peace, in support of the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals. To date, more than 130 companies from nearly 40 countries have joined Business for Peace. Kosmos has been an active participant in this initiative and serves on its steering committee. Community leaders in the Western Region participate in a consultation meeting regarding operations offshore Ghana. “Since our entry into Mauritania in 2012, we have been very successful in implementing our Business Principles, which has enabled us to maintain and develop relationships of trust with all our partners: government, host communities, civil society and other national stakeholders. We continue to work seamlessly, based on local resources, with a particular focus on capacity building, environmental protection and increasing the local impact of our activities. Our way of working is very much in line with the expectations of the Mauritanian government and people, which makes our partnership strong, sustainable and beneficial for all parties.” MOHAMED LIMAM Vice President and Country Manager, Kosmos Energy Mauritania