IVU Traffic Technologies: IVU Traffic Technologies : ESG-Policy

ESG-Policy Environment, Social and Governance ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance Content 1 Introduction 4 2 Environment 4 2.1 Climate change 4 2.2 Circular economy 5 3 Social ................................................................................................................................................ 5 3.1 Own employees 5 3.2 Sustainable customer relationships 6 4 Governance 7 4.1 Corporate Governance 7 2 © IVU Traffic Technologies AG, Stand: 11/2024 ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance Revision history Datum Autor/-in Version Status Änderungen 18.11.2024 AED, LKR, JGL 1.0 In Bearbeitung Initialversion 13.12.2024 2.0 Genehmigt durch den Vorstand 31.12.2024 JOL 2.0 ENG In progress translated 3 © IVU Traffic Technologies AG, Stand: 11/2024 ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance 1 Introduction As a provider of integrated IT systems for an efficient and environmentally friendly public transport, sustainability is a central element of our activities. We are committed to achieving our short and long- term growth targets in alignment with the needs of our employees, customers and partners, while also considering the needs of society and the environment. In the following, we describe our principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business management for our daily activities. This policy applies uniformly to all IVU employees, irrespective of their position or tenure. It serves as a guideline for action in IVU´s day-to-day business operations, with the aim of promoting the implementation of environmental, social, and governance objectives, and of reducing risks in the area of sustainability. The validity of this policy extends to all branches and subsidiaries of the company, regardless of their location. We also expect the participants in our value chain to comply with these principles. The Head of Finance oversees environmental concerns, the Head of Human Resources manages social affairs, and the Head of Legal supervises governance. These individuals are responsible for monitoring compliance with the policy and ensure that appropriate measures are taken in case of breaches. 2 Environment 2.1 Climate change Reduction of climate-damaging emissions Our products contribute to climate protection by increasing our customers´ efficiency and reducing climate-damaging emissions. During the development process, our software developers adhere to the principles of green coding, ensuring that our products are not only energy-efficient but also sustaina- ble. We are also committed to reducing our own emissions. Environmentally friendly mobility As a company operating in public transport, it is our duty to set a good example. To mitigate these emissions, we prioritize the use of environmentally friendly public transportation for business travel. Cabs or rental cars are reserved for exceptional circumstances. Employees are offered incentives for the daily travel to work in an environmentally friendly manner. Location-independent work We enable our team members to work remotely, thereby minimizing the necessity for commuting and business travel. Efficient use of energy Heating represents a significant portion of our CO2 emissions. To that end, it is essential to enhance the efficiency of heating. In addition, the objective is to utilize energy-saving lighting. 4 © IVU Traffic Technologies AG, Stand: 11/2024 ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance Environmentally friendly energy Electrical energy is a vital resource for the IT industry. We are therefore committed to transitioning entirely from conventional electricity sources to low-emission, clean energy alternatives. 2.2 Circular economy Recycling On-site segregation of consumables, including plastic and cardboard packaging waste, ensures efficient recycling. For electronic waste, such as screens, lamps, headphones and other small electrical and electronical devices, we work with specialized service providers who dispose of the devices professionally in accordance with Annex VII of Directive [EU] 2012/19/EU or technically refurbish old PC hardware and return it to the second-hand market. Avoidance of hazardous substances When working with suppliers, we ensure that they comply with the basic requirements for resource- conserving production. Key suppliers are sought in Europe wherever possible in order to ensure compliance with Directive [EU] 2011/65/EU on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and Regulation [EC] No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH). Use of durable hardware We prioritize the longevity of our hardware products. We provide our employees with durable hard- ware. We also prioritize the long-term use of our products, ensuring that our customers can rely on IVU hardware for extended periods. To this end, we prioritize the availability of spare parts, ensuring their supply for up to 10 years, and in selected cases, even longer. In addition, we offer repair services for defective hardware. 3 Social 3.1 Own employees We prioritize maintaining fair, cooperative, and long-term partnerships with our customers, partners, and employees. Our interactions are transparent, respectful, and always conducted with mutual re- spect. Successes are shared and celebrated with colleagues. The key to our economic success are IVU´s bright minds. Equality of opportunity At IVU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. Employees of any age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, with or without a disability, are not only welcome at IVU, but are also given the same opportunities to join and develop within the company. We firmly believe that this diversity fosters a productive, attractive, and innovation-friendly working environment. 5 © IVU Traffic Technologies AG, Stand: 11/2024 ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance Inducting and further training of employees An innovation-oriented technology company like IVU depends on the professional expertise of its em- ployees. To that end, it is essential to maintain currency with the latest technological developments and to engage in ongoing learning to stay abreast of new technologies and processes. We therefore encourage our employees to familiarize themselves with the latest developments and continuously train themselves. Flexible working conditions We recognize that different life circumstances require diverse solutions, and we are committed to respecting and promoting our employees´ personal time. We value the importance of balance and well- being, and we offer a flexible work environment that allows for a healthy work-life balance. Safe working conditions Health is a valuable and irreplaceable aspect of life. To ensure the well-being of our employees in the workplace, we implement health promotion and occupational safety measures. Ensuring a safe working environment is a shared responsibility that we take seriously on a daily basis. We also firmly oppose violence, harassment, and human rights violations. Remuneration We guarantee payment in accordance with market rates. Our employees are also beneficiaries of the company's success. A standardized annual system for salary adjustments ensures a fair and transparent salary determination process. The remuneration of the management board is based, among other things, on employee satisfaction and the proportion of women in the company. Social dialog The management and the works councils cooperate closely and base their relationship on trust. To ensure fair and consistently safe working conditions, a range of regulatory and works agreements have been collaboratively adopted. These agreements are subject to regular review to ensure their relevance and alignment with current practices. 3.2 Sustainable customer relationships The IVU.suite sets the standard for IT solutions in the planning and operation of public transport. We are the market leader in selected regions and customer groups. The domestic market (currently D-ACH -Be-Ne-Lux) is an important pillar of the business and the basis for product development. Interna- tionally, we aim to play a significant role in selected markets, preferably through strong partnerships. Advancing the quality of products and processes The products of the IVU.suite serve to ensure smooth operational processes and are therefore classified as critical to the customer´s business. The quality of our solutions has the highest priority. Our software and hardware is only delivered if its performance can be guaranteed and the products always run stable and reliable, even in demanding operating situations. Our quality goals are functionality , ease of use , performance , reliability and information security . 6 © IVU Traffic Technologies AG, Stand: 11/2024 ESG-Policy | Environment, Social and Governance Safeguarding human rights Compliance with internationally recognized human rights is a top priority in our business operations. We strictly reject any form of child or forced labor. This applies both to our own projects and to products manufactured or supplied on our behalf. We expect our partners and suppliers to also respect the principles of human rights and to comply with legal requirements. If there is any suspicion of human rights violations in the supply chain, we will investigate. Securing information and protecting customer data With the help of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), we ensure that our services, products and operations in the IVU.cloud meet the current and future information security requirements of our customers. We are also committed to the protection of personal data. In accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we take all prescribed technical and organizational measures to protect personal data for the entire company. 4 Governance 4.1 Corporate Governance Corpo