To recognise and respect the peoples and cultures that have existed in Australia for tens of thousands of years.

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4 INPEX s vision for reconciliation To recognise and respect the peoples and cultures that have existed in Australia for tens of thousands of years. To engage appropriately with the communities in which we operate and for whom the land we will use is significant. To work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities wherever we are active in Australia with the aim of building sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships based on trust. Contents President Director Message...1 Reconciliation Australia CEO Message...2 INPEX story...3 Our RAP journey RAP Steering Commitee...5 RAP Working Group External advisors...6 Relationships...7 Respect...8 Opportunities...9 Tracking progress...10

5 President Director Message The development of this Reconciliation Action Plan is a significant step for INPEX and it is timely, given our growth as a business in Australia. During my time in Australia and having had the opportunity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, I have been encouraged by some of the similarities that are shared by our cultures. A very important one is the great respect that we have for our elders and another is that both cultures share spiritual belief systems. One of my most memorable and symbolic experiences working with Aboriginal people was when I went to Djarindjin. I was welcomed at the Djarindjin airport by two of the most senior community Elders. The male and female Elders then presented me with traditional gifts which were handmade and when I visited the community school, the children sang a special welcome song, which was followed by the sharing of a sea turtle lunch. I must say that I truly enjoyed being part of this cultural experience and it is one that I will always remember. At INPEX, our business success comes down to the team of people we have employed. Our backgrounds are diverse; our cultures represent a global mosaic and our individual experiences contribute significantly to our achievements. We encourage initiative and innovative problem-solving at all levels and celebrate our achievements at every opportunity. We proactively embrace our individual differences which is central to who we are at INPEX and what makes a unique and welcoming workplace environment, where we respect one another and the communities in which we operate. At INPEX we rely on unity and team spirit to build strong professional working relationships and we are proud of our demonstrated integrity and ethical behaviour. We believe that in developing this Reconciliation Action Plan we are creating an important opportunity to enjoy even greater shared success, especially in the way we work with and understand the varying aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures. Oil and gas is a highly competitive and complicated business. With competing deadlines and project commitments there are many challenges, but I can honestly say that respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is paramount in all relevant INPEX activities. Seiya Ito President Director Australia INPEX Reconciliation Action Plan

6 Reconciliation Australia CEO Message Reconciliation Australia congratulates INPEX on their first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and acknowledges their commitment and contribution to reconciliation. The Reconciliation Action Plan program was developed by Reconciliation Australia to support organisations in all sectors to promote reconciliation and strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and all Australians. Throughout the development of their RAP INPEX has shown their understanding of the importance of building relationships and showing respect. As a company with Japanese heritage there has been a strong understanding of the importance of culture. Congratulations to INPEX in the commitments that have been set through their Reconciliation Action Plan, I look forward to the positive outcomes that will come from this commitment and the opportunities that will flow. Leah Armstrong Reconciliation Australia CEO 2

7 INPEX story INPEX Corporation is a worldwide oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Japan and currently involved in more than 70 projects across 29 countries. Driven by a mission to provide a stable and efficient supply of energy to our customers, INPEX is ranked in the top 50 global energy companies and is Japan s largest oil and gas exploration and production company. Since 1986, INPEX has been part of the Australian business community through interests in a number of projects including the world class Ichthys Project, Prelude FLNG and the Van Gogh and Ravensworth oil projects. The first Japanese-operated LNG Project in the world, the 40-year, US$34 billion Ichthys Project is an important part of INPEX s growth strategy. It is being developed in joint venture with major partner TOTAL and the Australian subsidiaries of Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Chubu Electric Power and Toho Gas and involves some of the largest and most technically complex infrastructure in the world. As Operator of the Project, which is expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of LNG and 1.6 million tonnes of LPG per annum, along with approximately 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak, INPEX Australia is growing rapidly to deliver first LNG cargo at the end of The Perth headquarters is coordinating a global effort across more than 20 offices worldwide, including Australia. More than 4,000 jobs will be involved at peak construction and approximately 700 people will be required during operations. INPEX Australia is committed to building a lasting, positive legacy in this country and is making significant investments to provide long-term benefits to the communities in which we operate and help create a sustainable future for the generations to come. INPEX Reconciliation Action Plan

8 We are sincere in our belief that we can make a genuine and meaningful contribution. INPEX first started working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in 2005 when we commenced discussions with Aboriginal people in the Kimberley. Since that time we have: Contributed to the economic development of the Djarindjin Aboriginal Community through the operation of the Djarindjin-Lombardina Airport Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Larrakia Development Corporation in Darwin linked to the Ichthys Project that acknowledges them as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate Invested $3 million in the construction of the Larrakia Trade Training Centre in Darwin to provide training and employment opportunities for all people in the Northern Territory Developed corporate policies and standards to underpin our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement Contributed to a range of community events and celebrations in all our spheres of operations in Australia As part of the Ichthys Project, agreed an Industry Participation Plan with the Northern Territory Government that is delivering positive economic impacts to businesses and training and employment opportunities to individuals, which provides greater financial independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities Continued to work closely with the Larrakia people to manage culturally-sensitive sites during construction of the Ichthys Project onshore LNG facilities. This Reconciliation Action Plan is an important first step in demonstrating our long-term interest in developing sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The RAP Working Group has been involved in the detailed development of the document over the past 12 months. This group includes representatives from across the organisation. 4

9 Our RAP journey INPEX has a complex and diverse set of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders that extends from the Nyoongar in Perth, through a number of Aboriginal groups in the Kimberley and northern Western Australia, to the Larrakia and others in Darwin. From group to group their needs, levels of influence on our business and the way in which they are impacted by our activities, are all different.the reconciliation journey for us is about ensuring that our business is recognised as having made a multi-generational contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the areas in which we operate. This is consistent with our broader corporate aim of contributing to the development of host countries and communities based on the understanding of cultural diversity. RAP Steering Committee Committee Member Seiya Ito (Chair) Bill Townsend (Sponsor) Conor Walker (Sponsor) Hitoshi Okawa Craig Hunter Antoine Serceau Irene Stainton Ms Sonia Tait Mr Jack Ah Kit Title President Director Australia Director Operations Director Corporate Coordination Group Manager Human Resources Managing Director Ichthys Project Senior Aboriginal Affairs Advisor External Advisor External Advisor INPEX Reconciliation Action Plan

10 RAP Working Group The RAP Working Group is composed of INPEX Australia staff. This included an invitation to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff of INPEX and representatives from various departments and staff with interest/responsibilities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This Working Group supports the Steering Committee, and works to develop and deliver the RAP throughout the organisation. External advisors The RAP is supported by two external advisors Ms Sonia Tait and Mr Jack Ah Kit. Ms Tait is a Nyikina woman from Derby in the West Kimberley, who spent most of her teenage years growing up in the town of Port Hedland in the Pilbara. Ms Tait is a senior public servant at the Department of Aboriginal Affairs WA and has more than 10 years of experience in the resources sector. Mr Ah Kit is from Darwin and is a former member of the Northern Territory Parliament. He was the first Aboriginal Minister in a Territory parliament and he was also the former CEO of the Northern Land Council. He is the current chair of the Indigenous Advisory Committee at Charles Darwin University. 6

11 Relationships As a culturally diverse organisation headquartered in Japan, it is especially important for us to build knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within our own organisation so that we may develop trusting, mutually-beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Action Timeline Measureable Target Owner Relationships with our workforce Opportunities for personnel to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and beliefs Implementation of Cultural Awareness programs specific for Perth and Darwin Group Manager Human Resources Understand how personnel wish to participate in INPEX s vision for reconciliation November 2013 A survey will be sent to Australian personnel inviting them to comment on how they wish to participate in our vision for reconciliation Our Ichthys Project construction workforce has the ability to participate in activities promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures Work with our EPC contractor to encourage the construction workforce to participate in relevant communities Managing Director Ichthys Project Relationships with communities in which we operate Actively pursue and implement our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy March 2014 Regular meetings and communication with our stakeholders Provide opportunities for our senior management to meet with our local communities in the areas where we operate March 2014 Senior management have visited the relevant communities Provide the opportunity for the Larrakia people to visit heritage sites which have been protected by INPEX At least two visits have been undertaken around the Blaydin Point and Darwin Harbour Managing Director Ichthys Project Relationships with the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Seek to support community events which promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait community advancement March 2013 We have supported more than five events We make our offices available for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations for meetings August 2013 We have made our offices available to at least one organisation for meetings Director Corporate Coordination INPEX Reconciliation Action Plan

12 Respect Mutual respect is an INPEX core value, therefore respecting and acknowledging diverse cultures form the basis of our engagement with all of our internal and external stakeholders, in particular with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Action Timeline Measureable Target Owner Respect and acknowledgement Protocol for Welcome to Country has been established June 2013 A protocol is established and adhered to for all presentations and meetings where appropriate We actively promote the message of reconciliation during Reconciliation Week June 2013 We have held an event in all our Australian offices to observe Reconciliation Week INPEX supports a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisation for Reconciliation Week June 2013 We have actively supported a local community organisation with its Reconciliation Week events Sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures Meeting rooms in our offices are named in the local Traditional Owner language July 2013 Our main meeting rooms in Perth and Darwin are renamed Director Corporate Coordination Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks and artefacts are displayed in our offices The majority of our artworks and artefacts are displayed with information on the pieces Director Corporate Coordination Communication We actively communicate with all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders in a culturally appropriate way Our stakeholders will be surveyed to confirm that our communication with them has been effective and culturally appropriate We provide our staff access to local and national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander newspapers August 2013 INPEX has subscribed to National Indigenous Times and it is available in our offices Director Corporate Coordination 8

13 Opportunities Through our business activities, INPEX will lay the foundations for sustainable, multi-generational economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and businesses, and support cultural and social initiatives. Action Timeline Measureable Target Owner In our business Begin the development of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program A framework has been developed Group Manager Human Resources We have implemented our Ichthys Project Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business strategy At least 10 individual businesses have been engaged for the Ichthys Project Managing Director Ichthys Project Support and encourage the employment and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the construction workforce At least 150 people have been engaged on the Ichthys Project since the commencement of construction Managing Director Ichthys Project Celebrate NAIDOC Week in our Perth and Darwin offices July 2013 We have held NAIDOC Week events in our Perth and Darwin offices In the community Support NAIDOC Week events in Darwin and Perth July 2013 We have actively supported NAIDOC week events Investigate opportunities to support the Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through the Ichthys Project We have worked with our EPC contractor and other stakeholders to find opportunities to support the local communities Managing Director Ichthys Project INPEX Reconciliation Action Plan

14 Tracking progress and reporting As commitment to the Reconciliation Australia process, INPEX will track and report annually on the outcomes of its Reconciliation Action Plan. Action Timeline Measureable Target Owner In our business Mid-year report to RAP Steering Committee October 2013 A meeting held reporting on outcomes of commitments Senior Aboriginal Affairs Advisor Report on RAP progress annually April 2014 Progress report available on Reconciliation Australia website and INPEX website Senior Aboriginal Affairs Advisor Update RAP with refreshed commitments May 2014 A new RAP issued in 2014 in consultation with RAP Working Group and RAP Steering Committee External Affairs and 10

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