ÖBB Annual Report 2025

125 Group Management Report Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 82 Area balance of the ÖBB Infrastruktur sub-group *) in km² 2025 2024 Change Change in % Total area 190.8 190.8 0 0 Managed net floor space of all buildings (incl. railway stations) 8.3 8.5 -0.2 -2 Net floor space of buildings (excluding railway stations) 2.5 2.6 -0.1 -4 Other open spaces (gardens, meadows, embankments, etc.) 6.5 6.7 -0.2 -3 Park & Ride facilities 1.4 1.3 0.1 8 *) Company-specific information related to IRO E4-A-1 in accordance with ESRS 2.SBM-3.48.h. The ÖBB Infrastruktur sub-group must keep the railroad tracks as free of vegetation as possible due to legal obligations designed to ensure safe railway operation. In order to minimize negative environmental impacts, only actual plant growth is treated by means of green detection. To this end, research is being conducted into non-chemical methods of vegetation control. Key figures relating to chemical vegetation control 1) 2025 2024 Change Change in % Amount of active ingredients used per year in kg 7,113 2) 1,288 5,825 452 Track kilometers checked for vegetation 9,155 8,020 1,135 14 Area checked for vegetation in ha 6,277 5,496 781 14 Treated proportion of checked areas 31% 30% 1 3 1) Company-specific information related to IRO E4-A-2 in accordance with ESRS 2.SBM-3.48.h. 2) In 2025, the new active ingredient pelargonic acid was used. This is characterized by very rapid biodegradability. Due to the pure contact effect on the plants, significantly higher application rates are required for treatment compared to systemic herbicides. E5 Resource use and circular economy The circular economy is becoming increasingly important at ÖBB as a means of increasing resource efficiency and reducing environmental pollution. The Group continuously integrates the principles of the circular economy into its processes through actions such as material reuse, repairs, and sustainable procurement. This helps to ensure ecological and economic sustainability long-term, while at the same time strengthening the company’s efficiency and future viability. Impact, risk and opportunity management Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to resource use and the circular economy The general process to determine and assess the material impacts, financial risks and opportunities is comprehensively illustrated in Chapter E.1 “General information” under “Management of impacts, risks and opportunities.” Please refer to this section if needed. ESRS E5.IRO-1.11.a To determine material impacts, financial risks, and opportunities, ÖBB experts and selected stakeholders were asked about the potential impacts of E5 on ÖBB's business activities via an online survey in 2024. In addition, a stakeholder round table with relevant industry representatives was held in fall 2024 to gather and discuss in-depth information. The ÖBB experts analyzed the potential and actual environmental impacts, risks and opportunities of the business activities with a focus on the inflow and outflow of resources, including waste. ESRS E5.IRO-1.11.a, b The following chapter presents the concepts, targets and actions with which the Group reduces negative impacts and promotes positive effects. In accordance with the ESRS requirements, actions to prevent or reduce negative impacts on the “circular economy” are not shown in the report as “positive impacts,” but as preventive or mitigating actions. The following significant actual or potential impacts, risks and opportunities for the ÖBB Group resulted from the double materiality analysis: MR82 | E.2. EU Taxonomy E1 Climate change E2 Pollution E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems E5 Circular economy