Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 118 Measures and targets for dealing with material opportunities and risks In the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group the double materiality analysis carried out for the sub-topic “Working conditions” identified material risks relating to skills shortages and generational change, which are also associated with a material impact (S1- A-6). The objectives and measures are discussed in more detail below. The focus of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group in the coming years will be on continuing to meet the high demand for personnel. To meet these requirements, greater emphasis is placed on increasing our presence on the labour market. The aim is to deliver an optimal candidate and employee experience. State-of-the-art recruiting methods and tools in cooperation with external stakeholders, a target group-oriented approach and the use of a wide range of employer branding measures to position ÖBB as effectively as possible on the labour market all contribute to this. Target Time-to-Hire (specialist and cross-functional roles) – maintain the period from advertisement to acceptance at the same level in days Status Target scope The target relates to the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group. ongoing Methodology The target level for the above key figure was determined by management in consultation with the experts responsible for the specialist areas on the basis of an analysis of the values already collected in previous years. In addition to data analysis, common market benchmarks and state-of-the-art methods were also taken into account when determining the target level. Measure Employer branding strategy Always on The “Always on” campaign, launched in 2023, was successfully continued. The company’s presence as an employer is not only ensured through advertising campaigns, but also through visibility at potential customer touchpoints such as career fairs, events of various sizes, school partnerships, cooperation with the public employment service and other educational institutions, as well as various university partnerships. For the first time, a Group-wide career experience day was held in Innsbruck, where visitors were able to learn about careers at ÖBB. in implementation phase Job shop The ÖBB Jobshop offers applicants the opportunity to find out about career opportunities within the ÖBB Group in an uncomplicated manner and without registration. The low- threshold access allows direct contact with ÖBB recruiting experts. in implementation phase Image Campaign | “AND WHAT DO YOU DO?” (“WAS MACHST DU?”) The original image campaign “AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?”(“UND WAS FÄHRST DU?”) which addressed the new self-image of climate-friendly mobility, has been further developed in the next step to address employees. With the question “AND WHAT DO YOU DO?,” the campaign to attract new employees is being continued. ongoing In order to avoid increased staffing costs resulting from higher early staff turnover, targeted measures are being implemented to minimise risk. “Recruit-Receive-Retain” forms a central part of the strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond. In addition, the defined initiatives are comprehensively implemented and continuously communicated through a values- based corporate culture and a Group-wide leadership development programme (Leadership Navigator).