ÖBB Annual Report 2023

Group Management Report 196 Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 151 Impact Risks Measures (excerpt) Opportunities Building block of the ÖBB sustainability strategy Ecology Social topics Accidents with personal injury or environmental damage  Regular safety briefings and training for traction vehicle drivers  Further development Warn App  Master plan for the reduction of signal overruns  Conducting dangerous goods checks in accordance with RID  24h on call for dangerous goods  Emergency management and emergency exercises  Advice and training of employees on dangerous goods regulations  Safety for customers, employees and neighbours  Preservation of biodiversity and “clean” areas of water and land/soil/air 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) 4. Resource management 5. Biodiversity & Species Diversity 10. Health, Safety and Security Ecology Social topics Increased emissions of classic air pollutants (NO 2 , NO x ,...) in transportation  Ongoing renewal of the bus fleet and thus a switch to lower-emission buses  Alternative drive systems for buses, testing of hydrogen buses  Gradual conversion of diesel vehicles on the rails  Further electrification of routes Reduction of emissions of NO 2 , NO x ,... 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) Ecology Social topics Increased light pollution and its negative impact on humans, animals and plants  Use of lighting alternatives  Optimal use of lighting, through sensible planning / implementation Light emissions do not constitute an impairment 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) Ecology Social topics Exposure to electromagnetic fields  Laying of return conductors during the construction of overhead line systems  Compliance with the necessary distances, e.g. for traction current transmission lines Electro-smog does not constitute an impairment 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) Economy Ecology Social topics Inefficient use of resources such as raw materials, water, land/soil Resource-efficient approach to the use of raw materials, water, land / soil, for example, through:  Component preparation and reuse  Resource-conserving approach  Multiple uses of washing water  Promotion of the circular economy Saving resources 4. Resource management Economy Ecology Social topics Reduction of biodiversity and species diversity due to construction activities and operation of railway facilities  Sensible planning of targeted measures to avoid, reduce or compensate for negative environmental impacts  Consideration of specific environmental and nature conservation regulations in new construction and expansion projects to ensure additional protection of endangered species in addition to approval procedures  Biological monitoring of areas of interest  Placing bird caps and guards in front of the isolator Biodiversity and species diversity. 4. Resource management | MR151