For HOCHTIEF, climate change has long been a fundamental and central focus in its Group-wide environmental sustainability strategy. The company aims to expand this strategic focus with the goal of supporting clients through projects in successfully adapting to climate change. HOCHTIEF has gathered data on greenhouse gases for over ten years and worked continuously on methodically improving Group-wide coverage, accuracy, and tracking to facilitate avoiding and effectively managing GHG emissions in all activities. These activities are enshrined in HOCHTIEF's position paper on climate change mitigation and adaptation and its transition plan for climate change mitigation (Net Zero Roadmap). The position paper on climate change mitigation and adaptation was coordinated with all operational units and applies Group-wide.

Up to the end of the reporting year, we had already reduced absolute Scope 1 emissions by 159,493 metric tons compared to 2019, our base year, corresponding to a 43% reduction. Taking into account our increased sales, we have reduced Scope 1 intensity by no less than 52% compared to 2019. We achieved this significant reduction through extensive project-level and Group-wide initiatives. Action taken to increase the efficiency of machinery, equipment, and processes has led to significant energy savings. We have also cut emissions by phasing in the use of alternative fuels (such as HVO). Switching from fossil fueled to electric (and in some cases hybrid) vehicles and equipment has also reduced emissions. This means we are well on track and we expect to further reduce emissions and achieve our targets in the years ahead.