Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 98 Target From 2028, recycled or reusable materials will be used in 50% of major renovations (according to OIB) of buildings not essential for operations. Status Target scope The scope of the target includes all major renovation projects in the area of non- operationally essential buildings that are centrally managed by the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group (in accordance with OIB standards). in implementation phase Methodology Internal experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the objectives. 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 11 and, secondarily, SDGs 12 and 13 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Measure Development Development of specific applications and definitions for internal guidance for the project managers responsible for implementation. Establishing clear procedures and guidelines for the internal implementation of the objectives in implementatio n phase Employee training Ongoing training for responsible employees on sustainability issues relating to data collection and the handling of circular economy issues in the context of the objective. The scope of consideration extends to the employees of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG. planned Record-keeping Establishing the technical and process-related capabilities required to document the verification process and measure improvements planned Target Training employees of ÖBB-Operative Services GmbH & Co KG through environmental training on waste and recycling management by the end of 2025 Status Target scope The employees of ÖBB-Operative Services GmbH & Co KG, part of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group, make an important contribution to a functioning circular economy in their operational work. Environmental training courses will focus more closely on waste management and recycling aspects. planned Methodology Internal experts and stakeholders were involved in defining the target in order to compile meaningful content for the planned environmental training. 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 SDGs 3 and 12 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Measure Delivery of sustainability training In 2025, training sessions on the topic of “sustainability” were held. These took place as part of the annual training session in the form of a video. The scope of the assessment includes the employees of ÖBB-Operative Services GmbH & Co KG of the ÖBB- Infrastruktur Group. completed Other measures in the field of circular economy Status Material IRO F4F data collection As part of the “F4F” project launched by Group Procurement in 2024, sustainability data for procurements will be centrally collected and processed on a platform. This will improve the data basis for reporting information under this standard and also provide a starting point for further steps. The platform is to be used for the first time in 2026 and rolled out subsequently. The scope of consideration corresponds to procurement with a focus on material supply services. in implementation phase E5-F-1 Overhead line systems Implementation of a pilot project on the use of recycled concrete in reinforced concrete masts for overhead line systems, with the aim of reducing the use of virgin materials in the masts by 30% by 2026. The scope of the study covers the technical suitability and applicability of recycled concrete for the case in question, as well as an analysis of the potential for wider implementation should the results be positive. in implementation phase E5-A-1 E5-A-2 Product reuse Project to investigate the potential reuse of small-format slabs that are still serviceable for track covering at level crossings (depending on quality grade – see sleepers and rails) by 2027. The scope of this review covers small-area slabs for track covering and all associated internal procedures and processes. planned E5-A-1 E5-A-2