Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 94 Target From 2035 onwards, implementation will be pursued for 100% of projects for which a positive sustainability assessment regarding the reuse of demolished concrete within the company’s own construction project is available (target outcome: “Sustainability assessment of demolished concrete”). Status Target scope This target is linked to the previous one and depends on the results. 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. planned Methodology Internal subject-matter experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the target in order to establish a target that is feasible in practice. This implementation is directly linked to the achievement of the objective and the successful implementation of the “Sustainability Assessment of Concrete Demolition” objective within the framework of circular economy initiatives. 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, as the previous target did not ensure a significant contribution to improving sustainability. This is due, on the one hand, to potential reductions in the efficiency of treatment processes and, on the other, to the possibility of longer transport distances, meaning that an increase in greenhouse gas emissions could not be ruled out. Measure System-related adjustments Adaptation of IT systems to enable the implementation to be recorded in a consistent and systematic manner planned Training of employees Training of staff to implement the intended objectives, including the necessary parameters for the assignments planned Target Increased recovery of track ballast using track-laying machines (ballast bed cleaning) by 2040 Status Target scope The target relates to increasing the recovery of track ballast through the increased use of track-laying machines. In that respect, these special machines excavate, screen and reintroduce the ballast. The appropriate grain distribution (low fine grain content) in the ballast bed ensures that the static and dynamic loads from rail operations are absorbed and that the track can drain properly. The basis for the appropriate use of track construction machines is suitable track sections and sampling. planned Methodology Internal experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the target in order to define a technically feasible target. 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, it also supports SDG 12 (sustainable consumption) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Measure Increased maintenance To enable an increase in track ballast recovery, more track and switch cleaning must be carried out as part of maintenance activities. Ballast bed cleaning in the middle of the life cycle enables a longer service life for tracks and points. The measure is to be implemented by 2040. The scope of consideration corresponds to the target scope. planned