Risk Impact Mitigation Lack of co-ordination among stakeholders. Probability Impact Period of Influence Short-term A lack of alignment between the government, private sector, and academia could disrupt workforce development efforts. • Establish a multi-stakeholder task force for workforce alignment. • Define clear roles and responsibilities for stakeholders. • Review the available job seekers and trainees’ database at ASEZA and select the relevant competency available for the required type of job. • Establish collaborative forums or workshops to promote communication and ensure alignment among stakeholders. III. Human Rights and Labour Standards This pillar focuses on the rights and well-being of workers, local communities, and affected populations, which must be respected throughout the lifecycle of the hydrogen projects. This includes ensuring that the production, distribution, and trade of hydrogen adhere to internationally recognized human rights standards and labor practices. Outlined below are the results of our risk assessment for human rights and labor standards: Risk Impact Mitigation Disregard for labor rights. Probability Impact Period of Influence Mid-term Disregard for workers’ rights may hinder hydrogen production capacity and lead to non-compliance with relevant standards. • Investors should develop anti-discrimination policies that guarantee equal treatment in relation to hiring, wages, and working conditions. • Ensure that management and employees receive consistent training and updates in order to comply with International Labor Organization(ILO) standards. • Conduct inspections of labor practices and status. • Oblige all third-party organizations, including suppliers and subcontractors, to sign a code of ethics and code of conduct, and conduct regular compliance monitoring. • Establish a confidential grievance mechanism for employees to report violations. Poor diversity and inclusion. Probability Impact Period of Influence Mid-term Non-equal employment and beneficiaries for diverse social groups; gender and age may lead to misalignment with international standards for exporting markets and local community dissatisfaction satisfactory. • Enhance diversity hiring initiatives by establishing quantifiable objectives to attract and retain underrepresented groups, such as women and young people. • Implement awareness and sensitivity training programs to encourage inclusion at all levels of the workforce. • Guarantee that all social groups receive equitable distributions of project benefits, such as employment and training. • Ensure transparency and accountability by regularly monitoring diversity metrics and publicly reporting on progress. 36