Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate governance and compliance
• Energy
• Product life cycle
• Circular economy
• Sustainable supply chain
• Logistics
• Occupational safety and health protection
• Machine safety
• Diversity and equal opportunity
• Employee development
• Employee benefits (in kind) and communication
• Social responsibility and sponsoring

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced waste by 10% in 2021
• Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 6,777 tCO2e in 2019 to 6,994 tCO2e in 2021 (market-based)
• Developed E³ series machines with hybrid technology, reducing fossil fuel and lubricant use and lowering noise pollution

Social Achievements

• Introduced a new Learning Management System (LMS) for employee training and development, resulting in an average of 6.9 hours of training per employee in 2021
• Maintained a high percentage of long-term employees
• Annual budget of EUR 50,000 for small donations and EUR 100,000 for a long-term lighthouse project

Governance Achievements

• Obtained compliance certification according to ISO 37301 and ISO 37001
• No confirmed incidents of corruption or legal proceedings due to anti-competitive behavior from 2019-2021

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Demographic change, increasing internationalisation and the shortage of skilled workers
• Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic
• Increasing energy consumption

Mitigation Strategies

• Optimising recruitment processes and retaining employees
• Focusing on regional procurement (92% from DACH region in 2021)
• Implementing energy-efficiency measures (e.g., LED lighting, efficient air conditioning units)
• Transitioning to a more environmentally friendly electricity mix

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 37301, ISO 37001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 9
• SDG 13
• SDG 8
• SDG 12

Contribution to resilient infrastructure, climate action, decent work, and responsible consumption and production

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• E³ series machines

Awards & Recognition

• GreenTech Award (2020)
• Deutsche Bahn's Supplier of the Year (2018)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate governance and compliance
• Energy
• Product life cycle
• Circular economy
• Sustainable supply chain
• Logistics
• Occupational health and safety
• Machine safety
• Diversity and equal opportunities
• Employees’ professional development
• Employee benefits and communication
• Social responsibility and sponsoring

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption between 2021 and 2023
• Reduced natural gas consumption between 2021 and 2023
• Reduced district heating consumption between 2021 and 2023
• Introduced a waste separation system in Linz and Purkersdorf offices in 2023
• Switched to a renewable electricity mix at the Linz site in early 2022
• Installation of PV plants at Purkersdorf site in 2023
• Development and implementation of track maintenance machines with hybrid drives (E³ technology)
• Increased sales of E³ machines in 2022 and 2023
• Ballast recycling on board machines
• Replacement of obsolete diesel shunting locomotive with a modern electric shunting vehicle in 2022

Social Achievements

• Implemented a mentor system for onboarding new employees
• Established an in-company medical service at the Linz site in 2022
• Set up first responder stations in production workshops in 2023
• Launched an apprentice academy focusing on social skills and personal development
• Established a young people consulting council in 2022
• Offered various extended benefits and extra benefits to employees
• Organized a company anniversary celebration for employees and their families in 2023
• Implemented a recruitment campaign in 2023 encouraging employee referrals

Governance Achievements

• Established a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) role
• Compliance Management System certified to ISO 37301 and 37001
• Successful audits on data protection, anti-corruption, and antitrust law

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortage of skilled workers
• Rising energy costs
• Official regulations and lengthy approval processes
• Climate change
• Supply chain disruptions
• Increased number of work accidents in 2023

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in locations, technologies, R&D, digitalization, and greening
• Implementation of energy-efficiency measures
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies
• Implementation of the STOP principle for risk assessment
• Establishment of an OH&S team at the Linz site in summer 2023
• Walkabouts to identify potential sources of danger
• Increased awareness of safety issues and correct use of PPE

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• General purchasing conditions
• Code of Conduct for business partners
• Supplier self-assessment
• Focus on regional suppliers (87% from DACH region)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Rising CO₂ tax
• Growing customer demand for comparable CO₂ emissions data

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Increased market demand for alternative drive concepts

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 37001, ISO 37301

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 9
• SDG 13
• SDG 8
• SDG 12

Contribution to resilient infrastructure, climate action, decent work, and sustainable consumption and production

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• E³ generation of track construction and maintenance machines
• Fully electric tamping machines

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Bronze certificate (2023)
• INEO Award for exemplary apprenticeship training (2021-2024)