ÖBB Annual Report 2023

201 Group Management Report Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 156 Type of Risk Measures set Opportunity Cross-reference to topics of the materiality matrix Group company Rising energy prices resulting from the Ukraine conflict Increase ÖBB’s own productivity (quality, attractiveness) e.g. through efficiency enhancement programs Increasing the level of self- sufficiency (competitive advantage) 1. Climate change mitigation 16. Economic Driver ÖBB-Group Cost drivers due to lack of an increase in energy efficiency Increase ÖBB’s own productivity (quality, attractiveness) e.g. through efficiency enhancement programs  Cost savings through efficient use  Ensuring the availability of energy: efficient utilisation of already limited energy resources (renewable energy) 1. Climate change mitigation ÖBB-Group Impairment of business operations due to a supra-regional, prolonged power failure (blackout)  Development of a blackout contingency plan  Development of company- specific procedural instructions for the blackout  Development of action plans for behaviour in the event of a blackout  Maintain the need for mobility within the company (emergency service)  Ensure safety of action in the phases “shutdown - blackout - start-up”.  Ensure clear and efficient communication structures  Clear regulations for customer safety and customer information 9. Affordable and accessible mobility services 10. Health / Safety / Security ÖBB-Group Impairment of business operations due to terrorist attacks or threats (e.g. bomb threats) and associated additional expenses or loss of sales  Ongoing contact and close coordination with the respective authorities  Measures based on scenarios in the crisis management manual; If necessary, convene a crisis team in accordance with the ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG Crisis Management Manual  Maintain the need for mobility within the company (emergency service)  Keep (consequential) damage to a minimum  Clear regulations for the safety of systems and goods  Clear regulations for the safety of employees and travellers  Coordinated press and public relations work 9. Affordable and accessible mobility services 10. Health / Safety / Security 14. Reliable and Attractive Employer ÖBB-Group MR156 |