Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 93 Target Application of circular economy criteria in tenders in the lead buyer segment for infrastructure for relevant *) product groups of supply services by 2035 Status Target scope The target scope refers to the integration of circular economy criteria in new tenders in the area of supply services. Integrating these criteria will increase the circularity of ÖBB -Infrastruktur AG’s procurement while similarly influencing the upstream value chain by way of incentives and demand. planned Methodology Internal experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the target in order to establish a path that can be implemented in practice. As there is a direct product link for ÖBB -Infrastruktur AG in the case of supply services and these are also part of strategic purchasing, these services can be managed on a preferential basis. Those product groups of supply services that are indexed in accordance with the double materiality analysis and the circular economy strategy are prioritised and considered essential. These represent the relevant product groups according to asterisk*. For more detailed information, please refer to the section on resource inflows in section E5-4 . The target contributes to the implementation of national and international efforts in the field of circular economy and resource conservation. In that respect, in a broader context, SDGs 9, 12 and 13 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are also supported. Measure Measure: Circular economy criteria Revision of the circular economy criteria in the sustainable procurement criteria catalogue and drafting of the corresponding standardised contract clauses by the end of 2025. The scope of this review covers the circular economy criteria applied by ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG as the basis for procurement tenders. in implementation phase Measure: Employee training Continual training for purchasers on sustainability issues relating to data collection and the handling of circular economy issues in the context of purchasing. The scope of consideration extends to the employees of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG. ongoing Measure: Standard service items An internal ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG project will evaluate which recyclable alternatives are available and applicable for frequently used service groups, such as sleepers, platform edges and similar, in order to create a basis for promoting the circular economy in these groups by 2027. The scope of consideration corresponds to that of the target. planned *) Relevant product groups are those in which ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG makes direct purchases of supply services in connection with construction activities. Target By 2028, all new construction and extension projects are to be assessed as part of their project-specific environmental assessment with regard to the on-site reuse of concrete rubble, taking into account technical, economic and legal requirements, in order to ensure that such material is reused in the construction project. Status Target scope The target scope refers to the implementation of construction projects within our own value chain. By outsourcing construction work to external companies, parts of the upstream value chain are also addressed. in implementation phase Methodology Internal subject-matter experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the target in order to establish a target that is feasible in practice. The analysis is performed as part of the project-specific environmental assessment and is documented accordingly. This is intended to ensure that these projects are considered from a comprehensive perspective and that other sustainability aspects – such as the transport of excavated material over long distances, as well as noise and dust emissions – are not adversely affected. The target contributes to the implementation of national and international efforts in the field of circular economy and resource conservation. In a broader context, it also supports SDGs 9 and 12 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The target set for the 2024 reporting year regarding the recycling of concrete rubble was revised following in-depth discussions within the expert group. The existing process is enhanced by the development of clear guidelines, enabling it to be handled systematically. The newly formulated objective, therefore, appears more focused than the previous one and makes a more effective contribution to enhancing sustainability. Measure Establishment of criteria Development of the necessary criteria (cost-effectiveness, air quality guidelines, noise, space requirements) and checklists for staff to ensure consistent and high-quality operational implementation. in implementation phase System-related adjustments Adapting IT systems to enable the evaluation of projects to be recorded in a consistent and systematic manner. planned Training of employees Providing training for staff on the practical implementation of the assessment and the associated documentation. planned