ÖBB Annual Report 2023

203 Group Management Report Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 158 Type of risk Measures set Opportunity Cross-reference to topics of the materiality matrix Group company Restriction of railway operations (capacity and speed) due to noise pollution Set further noise protection measures or continue noise protection programs. The focus is clearly on infrastructure and rolling stock measures (e.g. quiet brake pads on freight wagons). Conduct targeted research and development to include testing of new technological approaches. In addition, promote stakeholder management Prerequisite for further growth 3. Emissions (excl. CO 2 ) ÖBB-Group Supply bottlenecks, non- availability or prohibition of maintenance materials / spare parts / chemical substances  Enquiry regarding the products concerned  Early stage procurement  Evaluation of possible alternatives  Ongoing monitoring of legal provisions / developments  Maintaining the existing service and passenger operations  Pioneering role, influencing suppliers / manufacturers (value chain)  Additional positioning by ÖBB as a sustainable company (growth opportunity, prerequisites for future financing and investments) 1. Climate change mitigation 4. Resource management 6. Sustainable Procurement 7. Innovation and Technology 9. Affordable and accessible mobility services ÖBB-Group High raw material prices and shortage of materials as well as associated rising costs (e.g. due to Ukraine conflict) 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 with the aim of achieving greater independence from suppliers Cost savings through circular economy 4. Resource management 6. Sustainable Procurement ÖBB-Group Impairment of the environment due to the spreading or leakage of harmful substances  Special freight wagons for the transport of dangerous goods and procedural instructions  Development of a contingency plan  Development of procedural instructions with clear procedures in case of danger  Where possible, replacement of harmful substances in company operations (e.g. replacement of glyphosate).  Image gain / reputation  Increase credibility  Role model effect 4. Resource management 5. Biodiversity & Species Diversity ÖBB-Group MR158 |