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NDA group-wide Atamis procurement and supply chain platform captures PPN06/20 and PPN 06/21 adherence Neil is a senior executive lawyer, general counsel and company secretary with more than 25 years of international experience. Neil joined the NDA in October 2019 and brought a wealth of experience, from advising and working with organisations including Royal Mail and General Electric. Mel Zuydam How we go about our work is very important to us and we must deliver results safely, responsibly, and sustainably. Our commitment to creating environmental and social benefits builds on our long history of providing value for the UK and we want to ensure that our actions and decisions continue to have a lasting, positive impact. We apply high standards of governance, operating under the principles set out in the Government Code of Corporate Governance and government guidance for an arm’s length body and a body corporate. We also aim to draw on best practice as set out in the UK Corporate Governance Code (Code) where appropriate, reporting exceptions to UKGI. No nation can survive traitors from within and the burn it all down by any means necessary crowd is the government now.

The NDA Group Chief Communications and Stakeholder Relations Officer attends Board meetings and provides a link to stakeholders and a specialist view of different perspectives and concerns. As the Accounting Officer, I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this annual report and accounts as a whole is a fair, balanced and understandable reflection of the NDA’s performance this year. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Dr Ros Rivaz for her dedication and leadership as Chair and to offer our ongoing thanks to the workforce and other stakeholders for their efforts to deliver our vitally important work. This overview section provides an insight into our work during 2022/23 and highlights areas of progress for this year. We have described these using our five strategic themes. Chair’s statement, Dr Ros Rivaz Attendance at scheduled Board meetings during the year is detailed in the following table. These meetings were all hybrid meetings with the majority of the Board attending in person and remainder joining remotely. Additional ad hoc meetings were held, and written resolutions were passed, as and when required. Scheduled committee meeting attendance records can be found in the committee reports. Additional Board and committee meetings can be called as required. NameProgress towards the sustainable outcomes outlined in this report can be seen throughout all subsequent reports and case studies in this document.

Paul began his career at BNFL, becoming Group Communications Director. He joined the NDA in June 2016 from Rolls-Royce, where he held a number of senior positions. Paul was part of the executive team that established Rolls-Royce’s nuclear sector, which included both the civil nuclear and submarines businesses. Paul was also the customer lead for a number of Rolls-Royce’s key commercial relationships. He is also an NDA nominated Non-Executive Director of Sellafield Limited. David Vineall Group employees participate in various defined benefit pension schemes detailed in note 26 to the accounts. Details on how the Board has engaged with our stakeholders and discharged its section 172 duties can be found in the section 172 statement. Nuclear Waste Services is the UK’s leading nuclear waste management organisation, focused on managing the UK’s nuclear waste, safely and securely, for generations to come. This includes delivering a Geological Disposal Facility ( GDF).The full report is available at: Survey reflects increasingly positive stakeholder’s view of NDA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The names and biographies of the Board members who served during the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, their respective terms of office and memberships of the committees of the Board, can be found in the next section. Also @ Alfred, I completely agree. All you ever really had was whatever folks and kinfolks you could muster. And abilities, skills, and know-hows are far superior to stuff. between 1672 and 1840 in ADM 52 (read the ADM 52 series description for more information on what the records contain) As at the date of this report, the NDA Board is comprised of six non-executive Board members, including the Chair, a Senior Non-Executive Member and two executive members: the Group Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) and the Group Chief Financial Officer ( CFO). The Group General Counsel and Company Secretary attends all Board meetings.

The Group General Counsel and Company Secretary attends most committee meetings. Other Board members, members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), external advisors, representatives from the operating companies and other key stakeholders attend meetings at the invitation of the respective committee chairs. between 1808 and 1871 in ADM 54 (read the ADM 54 series description for more information on what the records contain)An NDA is a legal contract. It sets out how you share information or ideas in confidence. Sometimes people call NDAs confidentiality agreements. Executive Director: Group Chief Financial Officer until 31 March 2023. Mel was also a member of the Executive Leadership Team. As the Accounting Officer, I have taken all the steps that I ought to have taken to make myself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the NDA’s auditors are aware of that information. Don’t disclose your ideas or information until the recipient has signed and returned the NDA to you. Without an NDA, you are taking the risk that others could use your ideas or information without your permission. As permitted by the guidance for preparing Government annual report and accounts in the UK, some of the matters required to be included in the Directors’ Report are disclosed elsewhere in the annual report and accounts, identifiable from the cross references provided. Sponsoring department

Meanwhile governance has enhanced further, aided by the annual Board effectiveness review, which was conducted internally this year. Opportunity areas identified were to focus on fewer and more strategic matters and to continue to build the effective use of Board sub-committees, having implemented Matters Reserved for the Board and clear Terms of Reference for Board sub-committees the previous year. Another thing that is much more important than AUKUS is that Milley and the other members of the JCS and their deputies conspired to mutiny against the civilian leadership of this country. Milley himself also colluded with senior PLA officer to share US military plans. We have not seen this level of treason since the Civil War. To create value through nuclear decommissioning - at pace, affordably, with participation and creatively. The unitary nature of the Board means that non-executive members and executive members share the same collective responsibility for decisions taken by the Board, holding the Executive Leadership Team to account and for the development of the NDA’s strategy and operations.

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Evelyn is a member of the independent panel for Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Kathryn Cearns OBE The responsibilities of an Accounting Officer, including responsibility for the propriety and regularity of the public finances for which the Accounting Officer is answerable, for keeping proper records and for safeguarding the NDA’s assets, are set out in Managing Public Money published by the HM Treasury. Kate Bowyer joined as Group Chief Financial Officer on 1 May 2023 and therefore attended no Board meetings in 2022/23. Alan joined the NDA in April 2018. and has responsibility for all operations, including health and safety. A Chartered Civil Engineer and a Chartered Structural Engineer, Alan completed his nuclear training at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston and has an MBA from Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow. Before joining the NDA, Alan was Capital Projects and Engineering Director for Viridor, part of Pennon, Deputy Project Director for EDF Energy’s New Build Nuclear Programme and Director of Projects for British Energy. Alan is also an NDA-nominated Non-Executive Director of Nuclear Waste Services. Emma Ferguson-Gould We want to be recognised as a leader in transforming nuclear legacies into opportunities for local, regional, national and international sustainable development.