ÖBB Annual Report 2023

Group Management Report 204 Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft Consolidated Financial Statements | Group Management Report 159 Type of risk Measures set Opportunity Cross-reference to topics of the materiality matrix Group company Lengthy approval procedures by authorities  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  Image gain / reputation  Faster authority procedures 5. Biodiversity & Species Diversity ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG Costs deviating from plan due to the use of crop protection agents  Continuous optimisation measures of the spraying equipment through optical green detection  Research projects for the replacement of glyphosate or other plant protection products with efficient chemical, physical and mechanical alternatives.  Subject to financial reserves Reduction of chemicals (less environmental impact) 5. Biodiversity and species diversity 16. Economic Driver ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG No or too little consideration of sustainability criteria in ÖBB’s procurement (jeopardising ÖBB’s sustainability goals from the supply chain)  Promotion of sustainable production suppliers.  Consideration of sustainability criteria in the procurement process.  Moreover, ÖBB is a member of the industry-specific procurement platform.  Unique selling proposition (credibility)  Leading the way  Transparency in investments  Efficient circular economy  Scope 3 carbon balance 6. Sustainable Procurement ÖBB-Group Credibility of the sustainability performance of contractors  Objective assessment of sustainability performance of contractors by using external rating agencies  Requirement of sustainability certificates within the framework of the tender procedure.  Credibility  Leading the way  Prerequisite for financing / subsidies 6. Sustainable Procurement ÖBB-Group | MR159