ÖBB Annual Report 2025

85 Group Management Report MR42 | Standard Theme Allocation building blocks E1 Climate change E2 Pollution E3 Water and marine resources E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems E5 Resource use and circular economy S1 Own workforce S2 Workers in the value chain S3 Affected communities S4 Consumers and end-users G1 Business conduct 1 Climate change mitigation & energy. Reduction of greenhouse gases through measures such as ordering electrically powered trains and increasing energy self-sufficiency in traction power by 2030 2 Climate change adaptation. Increasing the resilience of the overall system (rail & bus) against climate challenges, e.g. through heat-resistant materials 2 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9 4 Biodiversity & ecosystems. Protection of ecosystems along railway lines through renaturation projects and biodiversity measures, as well as sus- tainable land use across the Group Resource management & circular economy. Efficient use of resources, waste prevention, and water efficiency throughout the Group 5 Sustainable procurement. Integration of environmental and social criteria into the supply chain to ensure sustainable standards 6 Innovation & technology. Promotion of research and development, e.g., in alternative drives and digital solutions 7 Sustainable finance. Use of sustainable financing instruments for ÖBB Group companies 8 Affordable & accessible mobility services. Ensuring a barrier-free and affordable mobility services for all population groups 9 Ability to work & Health | Safety | Security. Ensuring safety and health protection for employees and customers 10 Diversity & equal opportunities. Promotion of an inclusive corporate culture through programs for diversity and equal opportunities 11 Data protection | Compliance | Transparency | Human rights. Strict compliance with rules as well as protection of personal data and human rights 12 12 12 12 12 12 Social responsibility. Support for social projects and collaboration with communities and civil society 13 13 13 Reliable & attractive employer. Creating a motivating work environ- ment through targeted benefits and training opportunities 14 14 14 Learning & development. Con- tinuous development of employees to train skilled workers for the future 15 15 Economic driver, value-adding in- vestments & sustainable financing. Contribution to the economy through investments in sustainable projects and infrastructure 16 16 ÖBB sustainability strategy 16 building blocks with their dimensions of impact in the three areas of sustainability. 1 1 1 10 10 11 11 1. 2. Climate change mitigation & energy Climate change adaptation 3. Emissions (incl. sonic / noise) 4. Biodivers ty & ecosystems 5. Resource management & circular economy 6. Sustainable procurement 7. Innovation & technology 8. Sustainable finance 9. Affordable & accessible mobility services 10. Ability to work & Health | Safety | Security Dimensions of impact medium moderate marked considerable SOCIAL ECONOMIC ENVIRON- MENTAL 5 8 11. Diversity & equal opportunities 12. Data protection | Compliance | Transparency | Human rights 13. Social responsibility 14. Reliable & attractive employer 15. Learning & development 16. Economic driver, value-adding investments & sustainable financing 1 10 2 13 4 14 6 16 15 9 11 12 7 3 1. 2. Climate change & energy Climate change 3. Emissions (incl. 4. Biodiversity & ec 5. Resource mana & circular econ 6. Sustainable pro 7. Innovation & te 8. Sustainable fina 9. Affordable & ac mobility service Dimensions of impact medium moderate marked considerable SO ECONOMIC 10 13 14 16 15 9 12 Emissions (incl. sonic / noise). Reduction of noise pollution and harmful emissions through technical innovations and modern vehicles 3 3 3 3