Risk Impact Mitigation Limited access for disadvantaged groups. Probability Impact Period of Influence Long-term The increased demand for energy and water resources due to hydrogen production could significantly impact access to these resources for poor and vulnerable communities, potentially worsening their quality of life. • Incorporate the demands of surrounding communities and disadvantaged groups in renewable energy and water capacity solutions devised for hydrogen projects. • Develop social investment programs to encourage collaboration between investors and the government to support the local community, and in particular disadvantaged groups in the targeted areas. II. Jobs and Skills This pillar relates to the workforce involved in the production, distribution, and exporting of hydrogen. As the hydrogen sector expands, it has the potential to create new job opportunities while also demanding specialized skills to support the transition toward cleaner, sustainable energy solutions. Jobs and skills encompass various dimensions that impact the workforce, communities and industries involved in the transition to a hydrogen economy. While hydrogen projects hold the potential to create new jobs, the social risks associated with this transition must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating existing social inequalities and economic disruptions. Outlined below are the results of our risk assessment on jobs and skills: Risk Impact Mitigation Skill gaps in the local workforce. Probability Impact Period of Influence Mid-term Lack of technical skills(e.g., electrolysis,) could hinder local employment and increase reliance on foreign expertise. • Partner with local vocational institutions to design specialized green hydrogen and renewable energy training programs. • Collaborate with international experts to train local workers. • Develop long-term apprenticeship and mentorship programs in collaboration with major hydrogen companies. • Encourage local businesses to offer on-the-job training programs for green hydrogen technologies. Unemployment in specific sectors. Probability Impact Period of Influence Long-term The transition to renewable energy may impact jobs relying on fossil fuel production, extraction, supply and transportation, leading to the unemployment of workers in the sector. • Offer reskilling programs. • Provide financial incentives and compensation for transitioning workers. • Create customized job placement initiatives to connect transitioning workers with new opportunities in the green hydrogen value chain. • Implement awareness campaigns to emphasize the potential for career advancement in the field of renewable energy. 35