ÖBB Annual Report 2023

195 Group Management Report Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 150 Presentation of the main risks and risks and opportunities of business activities (Sustainability area) and measures taken to minimise impacts on economic, environmental and social concerns Impact Risks Measures (excerpt) Opportunities Building block of the ÖBB sustainability strategy Economy Ecology Social topics Non-achievement of set climate change mitigation targets  Implementation of the ÖBB climate change mitigation strategy to reduce the CO 2 footprint in the three areas of mobility, buildings and Scope 3  Implementation of the decarbonisation strategy Reduction of CO 2 emissions 1. Climate change mitigation 7. Innovation and Technology 8. Sustainable Finance Economy Ecology Social topics Increased CO 2 emissions due to increased cooling or heating of buildings and rail vehicles due to periods of extreme cold and heat  Thermal refurbishment of buildings: Group 2030 / 2040 building refurbishment plan  Efficient use of air-conditioning systems, but also pushing alternative solutions (vertical and horizontal forms of greenery - natural shading) Reduction of CO 2 emissions 1. Climate change mitigation 2. Climate change adaptation 8. Sustainable Finance Economy Ecology Social topics Short- and long- term pollution of the environment by diesel-driven trains  Implementation of the ÖBB climate change mitigation strategy to reduce the CO 2 footprint in the mobility sector  Implementation of the decarbonisation strategy  Conversion to alternative drives  Reduction of CO 2 emissions  More independency from diesel fuel price increases 1. Climate change mitigation Social topics Exposure to noise emissions  Promotion of fixed noise barriers and dams  Continuous on-board retrofitting of all ÖBB (existing) freight wagons in operation with low- noise brake pads  Incentive for railway undertakings (RUs) to switch to low-noise freight wagons on the ÖBB rail network through a noise bonus on the infrastructure usage charge (IBE)  Continuous on-board retrofitting of all ÖBB (existing) freight wagons in operation with low- noise brake pads  targeted training and information for employees on noise reduction in rail operations and maintenance (e.g. rail grinding)  Reducing the negative impact on the health of neighbouring residents  Impairment due to noise emissions is no longer perceived as a “problem” 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) MR150 |