Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 63 For climate protection measures that represent a decarbonisation lever for the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group, the expected total reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from these ongoing measures by 2035 (starting from the base year 2022) is shown in the “Reduction in GHG emissions” column. If measures have already been completed, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by way of these measures is also stated. Some measures have no (significant) impact on the emissions reduction of the subgroup, but lead to a reduction for the Group as a whole (ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group as an enabler for the Group). Details on trends in greenhouse gas emissions when compared with the previous year can be found in sub- section E1-6 of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group’s greenhouse gas footprint. If a target or measure is behind schedule, this is explicitly stated. If any significant changes were made to an objective during the reporting year, this will be explained in the description of the methodology. Target Reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality (net zero) by 2035 Reduction in GHG emissions Economic activity EU Taxonomy Status Target scope The target covers the same scope of consolidation and all Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group, as set out in the greenhouse gas footprint in sub-section E1-6 . in implementation phase Methodology The greenhouse gas emissions reduction target was developed in close cooperation with the relevant business divisions/subsidiaries. Existing or planned measures and decarbonisation strategies of the subgroup as well as future developments (where possible) were taken into account when setting the target. The base year 2022 is the first representative year after the COVID-19 pandemic and was, therefore, chosen as the starting year. However, major reductions in emissions were already achieved before 2022 (switch to 100% renewable energies for traction current and three-phase current in 2018 and 2019). The target is based on the cross-sectoral decarbonisation pathway and is compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5° degrees: The cross- sectoral reduction pathway (absolute contraction methodology) of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) provides for a reference target value of -42% for 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 – based on the reference year 2022. To identify the main decarbonisation levers, transitory climate risks were taken into account by analysing developments in the transition scenario of the Austrian Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) of the relevant upstream and downstream aspects of the value chain were also taken into account. Further information on the development of climate-related transition risks can be found in sub-section E1 IRO-1 . The targets set in conjunction with climate protection and corresponding climate protection measures (see lines below) are the basis for achieving the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Specific decarbonisation levers and their estimated quantitative contribution are listed in sub-section E1-1 . When compared with the previous year, the following changes have taken place: In order to ensure that the target remains consistent with the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group’s greenhouse gas footprint, newly identified fuel consumption has been included in the climate transition plan and the baseline has been adjusted slightly. In addition, the target for 2030 has been revised, as a lack of funding and market availability are delaying the implementation of planned measures. Measure Conversion of existing oil heating systems Existing oil heating systems will be converted to alternative energy sources by 2030 depending on their year of construction. approx. 4,500 t CO 2 e CCM/CCA 7.3. in implementation phase