STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED NON-FINANCIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION
ESRS 2 GENERAL DISCLOSURES
1. Preparation and Scope of the Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information
The Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information (hereinafter: the report) has been prepared considering with the requirements for disclosure of non-financial information established by the following international regulations and standards:
Ferrovial SE has engaged EY to provide limited assurance on this Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information taking into account the criteria above ESRS and Taxonomy.
The following guidance was also considered when preparing the report:
This integrated approach ensures that the information presented is in accordance with regulatory frameworks and international best practices in corporate sustainability.
2. Scope of Consolidation
In January 2024, a partial reorganization of the Business Units was approved whereby the Energy Solutions business line, which was part of the Construction Division, and the Energy Infrastructure business line, which was part of the Energy Infrastructure and Mobility Division, were merged. The resulting business unit is now called the Energy Division. The mobility business unit and the other service businesses, which until then were part of the Energy Infrastructures and Mobility Business Unit, are managed separately outside the scope of the divisions. The objective of this reorganization is to group all the activities of the Energy division into a single organizational unit with unified management to ensure alignment between activities and maximize the benefits derived from the synergies between them.
The report has been prepared following the financial consolidation perimeter, covering all companies in which Ferrovial exercises economic control with more than 50% of the share capital. In such cases, 100% of the corresponding information is included, ensuring an accurate and consistent representation of the Group’s activities.
Ferrovial clarifies that, while Budimex S.A. is a subsidiary of Ferrovial Construction International SE and its information is fully integrated into the group’s consolidated report, it is a Public Interest Entity (PIE) listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE: BDX) and employs more than 500 individuals. As such, Budimex is subject to separate CSRD reporting requirements in Poland. Ferrovial acknowledges this obligation and ensures that Budimex complies with its independent disclosure requirements while maintaining alignment with the group’s overarching sustainability framework and reporting practices.
In relation to the scope of consolidation, on April 4, 2024, the Private Investment Promotion Agency of Peru awarded the Anillo Vial Periférico Project in Lima to a consortium led by Cintra, with Acciona and Sacyr. The 30-year concession involves the construction and maintenance of a 35-kilometer ring road, with an investment of USD 3.4 billion. On May 1, 2024, 100% of Misae Solar IV, LLC, a photovoltaic solar energy project in Texas, was acquired for USD 14.8 million. On June 11, 2024, the sale of 5% of IRB Infrastructure Developers was completed for €215 million, resulting in €133 million in pre- tax capital gains for Ferrovial. On June 13, 2024, 23.99% of IRB Infrastructure Trust was acquired for €652 million. On June 28, 2024, the sale of the 24.78% stake in Serveo Group to the main shareholder, Portobello Capital, was completed for a pre-tax gain of €33 million. On February 29, 2024, an agreement is reached for the sale of 49% of the Class A shares and all Class B shares of Umbrella Roads BV, completing the sale on October 8, 2024 for €100 million. On November 13, 2024, an agreement is announced for the sale of Ferrovial’s 50% interest in AGS to Avialliance UK Limited, valuing 100% of AGS at £900 million, completion of the sale is subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. On December 12, 2024, Ferrovial sold 19.75% of FGP Topco Ltd., the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airport, to Ardian and PIF for a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million. Ferrovial now holds a 5.25% stake, recognized as a non-current financial asset. The fair value of the remaining stake generated an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million. All these operations are consolidated by equity method hence it is not part of the Group’s scope.
In 2024 regarding requirements of ESRS the scope of carbon footprint includes the entire financial consolidation perimeter in compliance with the exception of two joint operations that the Company executes in the UK, whose impact is not significant.
For more information on the list of entities included within the reporting perimeter, please refer to section in 6.11 Appendices of the Financial Statements, where the full list of entities is detailed.
Ferrovial Value Chain
3. Upstream:
4. Own operations:
5. Downstream:
This model allows Ferrovial to maintain a high degree of control and compliance at all stages of its activity, in line with the highest standards of sustainability and corporate responsibility.
6. Sensitive Information and Innovation
Ferrovial may omit classified or sensitive information related to intellectual property or innovation results if it meets specific confidentiality and commercial value criteria. However, in this report, no omissions have been identified that affect the transparency or quality of the disclosures made. With regard to Health and Safety data, Ferrovial does not provide a breakdown by gender, as the Company’s approach to workplace incidents is based on ensuring the highest safety standards for all employees, regardless of gender.
7. Event Disclosure Exemption
Ferrovial did not apply exemptions for disclosure of forward-looking or trading events, as permitted by Directive 2013/34/EU. Therefore, all information included is complete and not subject to such restrictions.
8. Data Management in the Value Chain
The following sections of the report detail how Ferrovial collects and manages data relevant to sustainability metrics throughout the upstream and downstream stages of its value chain. This approach ensures comprehensive coverage and transparent data management, from materials procurement to interaction with infrastructure end users.
Ferrovial recognizes the importance of comprehensively assessing its entire value chain, both upstream and downstream, and is committed to continuous improvement in this regard. Currently, in the case of suppliers linked to Ferrovial Construction (that represents a 92% of total Ferrovial purchases), a systematic analysis of Tier 1 suppliers is being conducted, which represents a significant part of our supply relationships. In addition, in specific situations that require it, certain Tier 2 suppliers are also included to ensure a more detailed understanding of the related impacts. There are three criteria to select the Tier 2 suppliers: Non-competition, great volume of purchases and if there are high ESG-related risks.
We are aware that extending this assessment to deeper levels is an opportunity to further strengthen traceability and risk management in our operations. Ferrovial is therefore working to develop tools and methodologies that allow us to collect and analyze data in a more efficient and granular manner, with the aim of improving visibility at subsequent levels and ensuring that impacts, risks and opportunities are proactively managed throughout the value chain.
In this particular exercise, the focus was on the most direct and relevant interactions within the supply chain, ensuring alignment with current strategic objectives and sustainability standards. This approach ensures robust and manageable results, as we continue to work to gradually integrate a broader assessment into future reports and processes.
Timing and Transparency in the Information Reported
Definition of time horizons
Ferrovial uses different time horizons to address risks, opportunities and sustainability strategies:
For headcount KPIs (see tables from ESRS S1, S1 – 6), employees from Ferrovial companies and those from joint ventures managed by Ferrovial have been considered. Employees in joint ventures managed by partners have not been included in the reported indicators.
Uncertainty Management and Estimation Sources
The estimated data included in Ferrovial’s parameters correspond to Scope 3 emissions. These data have been calculated using indirect sources, such as sectoral averages and proxy variables, due to the inherent complexity in collecting specific value chain data. This is especially the case in applying the emission factors to determine that non-production-related purchased goods and services are not deemed material and therefore not included in the Scope 3 GHG emissions reported in category 1. A detailed explanation of the methodology used and the data sources can be found in the corresponding chapter of the report. (ESRS E1, E1-6).
In addition, in order to calculate the average hourly wage, the number of hours is estimated based on the standard working day established in each country. (ESRS S1-16).
Finally, Water footprint include estimations as detailed in Ferrovial’s the water footprint methodology procedure. The discharges calculated are:
Discharge from water used for sanitary use. It includes in its calculation:
Discharge from water used to wash vehicles or machinery. It includes in its calculation:
Ferrovial ensures transparency in reported data by identifying and communicating measurement uncertainties associated with quantitative and monetary parameters. In each case, we disclose:
This approach ensures an accurate representation of the information, allowing stakeholders to better understand the risks and limitations of the data presented.
Apart from the above, Ferrovial does not have any quantitative parameters or monetary amounts disclosed that are subject to a high degree of measurement uncertainty.
Forward looking information, like plans and targets, involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. There are several factors that could impact actual results and developments to never occur or to differ materially from those expressed or implied.
Methodological Changes in Information Preparation
Ferrovial adopted a significant change in its reporting methodology, aligning itself with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This transition responds to the need to conform to best international practices and to a greater demand for transparency.
During this period, Ferrovial adopted the standards established by the CSRD and ESRS, resulting in significant changes in the preparation and presentation of sustainability information compared to the previous period under Law 11/2018 and GRI as a voluntary framework. The main changes include:
Remuneration:The methodology for calculating the gender pay gap and the annual total remuneration ratio has been updated, incorporating adjustments for hours worked, and calculation methods using the median instead of average.
Employee ages: Demographic segmentation now includes more specific age ranges and is linked to strategic risks such as talent retention and workforce aging. This change enables a more precise analysis of organizational structure.
Health and safety: The rate of recordable work related accidents was being multiplied by 200,000 and currently also by 1,000,000 in order to comply with the CSRD calculation requirement. Based on this the comparative figures have been revised to follow this new methodology.
Where comparative figures have required adjustments, clear explanations of the modifications made and the reasons behind these updates will be included.
Ferrovial’s sustainability report is aligned with the CSRD (more detailed information in ESRS 2, BP-1), ensuring rigor and response to regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. It is also aligned with Law 11/2018, reinforcing compliance with Spanish legislation on non-financial and diversity information disclosure. To see more information about the Law 11/2018 go to Annex Law 11/2018. Furthermore, in the previous reporting year, a correlation was made between GRI and Law 11/2018. In this reporting year, that correlation is no longer made, and instead, it was aligned with the ESRS.
Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidance shave been also considered when preparing the Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information.
Ferrovial confirms that, following a thorough review, no errors have been identified in the reports from previous periods, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to accuracy and transparency in its disclosed information.
Incorporation by Reference
In compliance with Section 9.1 of ESRS 1, Ferrovial is committed to providing a detailed list of disclosure requirements and specific items that have been incorporated by reference in the sustainability report. This approach ensures that all information cited is clearly documented and easily accessible.
Sustainability Governance at Ferrovial
Composition and Roles of Administrative, Management and Supervisory Bodies
Board of Directors:
Ferrovial has a Board of Directors composed of 12 members: 2 Executive Directors (Chairman and CEO) and 10 Non-Executive Directors, 75% of whom meet the independence criteria of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code. This balance between executive and non-executive roles ensures effective and transparent oversight. Gender representation on the Board is 66.6% male and 33.3% female, meeting the diversity targets set by the company. These figures result in a female to male ratio of 0.5.
The Board of Directors oversees the climate strategy annually and presents it to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, where it also addresses other sustainability issues such as the circular economy, water and biodiversity, among others.
Sustainability Committee
Chaired by the Sustainability Director, this committee includes representatives from key business areas (Roads, Airports, Energy and Construction) and corporate areas (HR, Innovation, Communication, among others). It acts as a liaison between the operational areas and senior management, with key functions such as:
Reporting and Communication Structure
Periodic Reports:
Follow-up by the Management Committee:
Sustainability Committee:
Governance and Oversight of Risks and Opportunities
The Board of Directors and the Audit and Control Committee (ACC) have a central role in overseeing the management of sustainability risks and impacts. Their responsibilities include:
Additionally, the Board of Directors includes roles specifically related to business conduct, ensuring ethical considerations are integrated into the Company’s strategic and operational decisions. These roles involve:
Monitoring of Sustainability Objectives
The Audit and Control Committee oversees the definition of objectives related to impacts, risks and opportunities, as well as monitoring their progress. This includes:
The Risk Control and Management Policy and its basic principles is developed through the risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), managed by the Compliance and Risk Department, reporting directly to the Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors. FRM is implemented in all the areas of Company activity and is performed twice a year. The Compliance and Risk Department, which is independent of the business lines, reports to the Audit and Control Committee every six months, and to the Board of Directors at least once a year, on the risks that threaten compliance with the business objectives.
The FRM process, through the application of a common metric, makes it possible to identify and assess risk events according to their probability of occurrence and their potential impact on business objectives and corporate reputation. For each risk event identified, two assessments are made: an inherent assessment, without considering the specific control measures implemented to mitigate the risk, and a residual assessment, considering the specific control measures. In this way, Ferrovial can take the most appropriate mitigation measures according to the nature of the risk and evaluate their effectiveness.
In a process of continuous improvement, Ferrovial conducted a review of the risk management process by conducting an internal audit and an external consulting exercise in order to analyze and improve the performance of the process. As a result, the integration between the risk management system and the strategic processes and the definition of the medium and long-term business plan were improved, and the quantification of certain risk variables was optimized, reinforcing the second lines of defense.
In 2024, the Audit and Risk department developed a plan for the optimization of risk management designed to be implemented in the short/medium term. The plan includes several initiatives that will improve both the culture and the processes of risk identification and assessment, including, among others, the increase in the frequency of the FRM process, the establishment of ranges and objectives through key risk indicators and the implementation of a new GRC tool.
Sustainability Capabilities and Expertise
Ferrovial ensures that its management and supervisory bodies have the necessary competencies to address sustainability issues:
1. Access to Specialized Experience:
2. Relationship with Incidents, Risks and Opportunities (IROs):
The board of directors reviewed the Double Materiality matrix that contains all the ESG material matters during the year, the board of directors also reviewed the FRM and follow the management of ESG indicators included in the sustainability strategy plan. Our board of directors has experience in the following functional areas:
Ferrovial’s Board of Directors is made up of 12 members, including profiles with extensive experience in various key areas for the company. This diversity of professional backgrounds provides the Board with a solid foundation to effectively address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The directors include former executives from Ibex-35 companies, executives from international companies and professionals with more than a decade of experience in Ferrovial. This combination of experience ensures a deep understanding of ESG challenges and opportunities.The sectoral diversity of the directors’ backgrounds strengthens Ferrovial’s ability to address challenges and opportunities in multiple areas, enriching the company’s strategic decision-making. Directors have experience in the sectors of Infrastructure Construction and Services, Engineering, Life Sciences, Building Materials, Third Sector, Energy, Retail and Manufacturing, Consumer Goods and Services, Logistics and Shipping, Investment Banking and Asset Management, Private Equity and International Financial Markets, as well as Infrastructure Management.
Additionally, all these directors have expertise in business conduct matters, ensuring that ethical considerations are integrated into the Company’s strategic and operational decisions.
Diversity and Representation
Ferrovial has adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that aims to ensure equitable representation on its governing bodies:
Monitoring of Sustainability Objectives
The Audit and Control Committee oversees the definition of objectives related to impacts, risks and opportunities, as well as monitoring their progress. This includes:
With this structure, Ferrovial ensures a robust, inclusive and strategic approach to sustainability governance, aligning with international best practices and ESG standards.
To see information about the Reporting and communication structure, refer to ESRS 2, GOV-2.
Ferrovial discloses how sustainability, management and supervisory bodies are informed about sustainability issues through several structured mechanisms that ensure a constant flow of information and oversight. Key aspects of this disclosure are detailed below:
Reporting and Communication Structure
1. Periodic Reports:
2. Follow-up by the Management Committee:
3. Sustainability Committee:
In 2024, the main ESG issues that where handled by the above-mentioned bodies were the following lines of action included in Ferrovial’s 2030 Sustainability strategy:
Climate Strategy 2030: supervision of the emission reduction goals set for 2030 and 2050, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Water Footprint: water footprint reduction target of reducing water consumption (Business Water Index) by 20% by 2030 (with respect to 2027 as baseline year).
Biodiversity: address the crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation that follows the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Circular Economy: centered on waste management and the material use efficiency in our processes.
Equal Opportunity: Promoting equal opportunities, reduction of the gender pay gap and increase the presence of women in executive positions.
Health and Well-being and Workplace Safety, through the reduction of workplace accidents.
Good Governance: supervision of Business Ethics and Compliance.
Supply Chain: ESG performance of our supply chain regarding performance in ethics & integrity, compliance, transparency, health & safety, environmental issues and human rights.
The sustainability expertise within Ferrovial’s governance structure directly relates to the Company’s material impacts, risks, and opportunities (IROs). Key examples include:
Climate Risks and Energy Transition
The Company has incorporated climate risk assessments into its ESG strategy, ensuring that the Board and management can effectively oversee this area.
Through specialized training, governance bodies strengthen their oversight of Ferrovial’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Human Rights and Supply Chain Management
The Audit and Risk Committee monitors human rights due diligence measures to prevent negative impacts within the supply chain.
The inclusion of ESG clauses in supplier contracts and the use of monitoring tools like Supplier360 enhance governance in this area.
Reputation and Market Access with High ESG Standards
Sustainability training enables the Board and management to make informed decisions regarding business opportunities in markets that demand high ESG compliance, strengthening Ferrovial’s competitive differentiation.
Incentives and Remuneration Policies Linked to Sustainability
Main Features of the Incentive System
Ferrovial developed a remuneration system that combines fixed and variable remuneration, with the aim of aligning the interests of executives with the Company’s objectives, including sustainability.
Compensation Structure:
For the CEO:
Annual Variable Compensation Objectives (AVR):
Long-Term Incentives:
Protection Clauses:
Sustainability-related Performance Evaluation
Incorporation of Sustainability Metrics in the Evaluation for the CEO:
ESGmetrics:
Currently, Ferrovial does not have specific associations between IROs and the compensation given to the governing bodies. However, its incentive scheme is related to ESG metrics concerning several material IROs:
Terms of Payment and Evaluation:
The remuneration policy, which includes the incentive scheme, is proposed and updated by the Nomination and Retribution Committee and submitted to the Board of Director for its approval.
Variable Compensation Percentage Dependent on ESG Objectives
As part of Ferrovial’s commitment to sustainability for the CEO:
Chief Executive Officer* | Fixed remuneration (FR) | Annual Variable Remuneration (AVR) | Long-term variable remuneration (long-term incentive plans) |
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Amounts | €1,450,000 | Target: 100% of the FR Maximum: 150% of the FR |
Maximum (annualized): 150% of the FR |
Targets | N/A | 70% Quantitative:
30% Qualitative and ESG |
2020-2022 Plan (2022 grant):
2023-2025 Plan (2023 and 2024 grant):
|
Design | N/A | 100% in cash Malus and clawback clauses Discretion of the Board in exceptional circumstances |
100% in shares 3 years of target measurement Malus and clawback clauses |
Ferrovial, in compliance with the requirements of the CSRD and ESRS 1 standards, integrates the due diligence process into its management model through Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), which periodically assesses the potential risks to human rights in its global operations. The Company employs specific tools to ensure respect for, and protection of, human rights, identifying risks in the different phases of the life cycle of its projects. These efforts are aligned with the disclosure obligations set forth in ESRS 1 and demonstrate a commitment to transparency in sustainability practices.
To further enhance its due diligence, Ferrovial plans to extend this process to include value chain management, business transactions, and procurement processes. This extension will incorporate additional controls aimed at mitigating and preventing risks at all stages, fostering collaboration with suppliers and business partners to strengthen responsible practices across its operations.
In its sustainability statement, Ferrovial provides clear correspondence detailing how the key aspects and steps of its due diligence process align with the cross-cutting obligations outlined in ESRS 1. This correspondence explains how these principles are applied within risk management and operational practices, ensuring that the Company’s actions on human rights and responsible business conduct are accurately represented. This approach reinforces transparency and traceability, offering stakeholders a true view of Ferrovial’s commitment to sustainability and ethical operations.
The main aspects of due diligence can be found in chapter ESRS S3, which also includes information on the Human Rights Policy. Additionally, references to due diligence processes are also included in ESRS E3, E4, and E5.
Risk Management and Internal Controls in Sustainability Disclosures
Ferrovial has developed a robust system of risk management and internal controls to ensure the transparency, reliability and accuracy of sustainability disclosures. This system is designed to address both financial and non-financial risks, aligning with the highest sustainability standards and fostering stakeholder confidence.
Main System Features
1. Digital Internal Reporting Process:
2. Validation of the information:
3. Review and consolidation:
4. Presentation to committees and audit:
System Scope and Components
1. Risk Control and Management Policy:
2. Supervision:
3. Risk Assessment:
Risk Assessment Methodology
Ferrovial uses its in-house corporate risk management process Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), executed twice a year, to identify and prioritize risks according to their probability and impact. This process allows for continuous evaluation and the implementation of appropriate control measures.
Main Risks Identified and Mitigation Strategies
1. Climatic Risks:
2. Strategic Risks:
3. Operational Risks:
4. Compliance and Ethics Risks:
Related Controls and Follow-up
Sustainability Reports
The sustainability area reports regularly to the Board of Directors on the progress of the sustainability strategy and the fulfillment of objectives, ensuring that sustainability is an integral element in risk management and internal controls.
Ferrovial regularly monitors its regulatory, strategic, operational and financial risks both from a business standpoint and in relation to governance, environmental management and social issues. These risks are evaluated and the most relevant are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Group’s sustainability strategy is aimed at taking advantage of environmental, social and governance opportunities and managing and mitigating risks, as well as minimizing the negative impacts of Ferrovial’s activities. In this way, the strategy considers lines of action, targets and measures that enable the implementation of these practices from the strategic level to the actual management of operations.
In the design of each of the Group’s strategic sustainability plans, the impacts, risks and opportunities are taken into account, in addition to confirming their suitability after each update of double materiality.
If, in subsequent years, any issues related to sustainability reporting, double materiality o internal controls regarding non-financial information arise, they will be submitted to the Audit and Control Committee as pertains to functions.
Ferrovial is a global Company focused on the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure. The Company’s business model is based on the integration of its business units (Toll Roads, Airports, Construction and Energy), where the Construction area supports the concession business with best-in-class engineering capabilities to design and build infrastructure. The integrated model is present in the entire lifecycle of a project, from conceptualization to design, funding, construction, and operation of critical infrastructure such as toll roads and airports. The Company’s growth focus remains the U.S., where we have a 20-year track record of building and managing toll roads and airports and we will continue to expand our North American asset base in the coming years.
Ferrovial integrates sustainability as a fundamental pillar in its Horizon 24 strategic plan, promoting the development of sustainable, innovative and efficient infrastructures. The sustainability strategy is at the core of the Company, contributing to business development, helping to address the challenges that society faces and to generate new strategic opportunities, as well as building trust among its stakeholders. Three strategy vectors:
ENVIRONMENT. Protect the Environment:
Contribute to decarbonization: commit to becoming Net Zero by 2050 or earlier, promote low carbon infrastructures and support the energy transition.
SOCIAL. Improve lives and communities:
GOVERNANCE. Lead our business responsibly:
The sustainability strategy has key indicators that serve to evaluate the degree of implementation of Ferrovial’s Sustainability Policy, along with the degree of achievement of the objectives set out in the Strategy in the short, medium and long term.
The Sustainability Policy is inspired by the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), together with internationally accepted agreements and resolutions to consolidate the Company’s position as a player that contributes to a more sustainable, innovative, inclusive and low-carbon economy.
The principles and values of the Sustainability Policy engender the rest of the Company’s existing policies that have implications in sustainability matters, ensuring that these principles are observed in the different Group companies in which it has holdings. Both the Sustainability Policy and the Strategy integrate and provide consistency to all of them, guaranteeing a coordinated deployment of the different areas of action.
Ferrovial has established a framework for monitoring the impact of the SDGs in its operations and value chain, having renewed AENOR certification this year on the alignment of the Sustainability Strategy with the SDGs.
The Board of Directors approved the Sustainability Policy and supervises its implementation within the Sustainability Strategy and the degree of progress in the actions derived from it. Periodically, at least annually, the Sustainability Department reports to the Board of Directors on the progress of the Strategy and the level of compliance with the objectives, as well as on the progress of the most representative projects or actions. This monitoring is also carried out every four months by the Management Committee.
The Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Sustainability Director and is composed of representatives from the business areas (Toll Roads, Airports, Energy and Construction) and the corporate areas (Sustainability -Chairman and Secretary-, Health, Safety & Well-being, Compliance and Data Protection, Innovation, Human Resources, Communication and CSR, General Counsel’s Office, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations and Procurement). On an annual basis, the committee chairman reports to the Board of Directors.
The Sustainability Committee is the link between the business areas and the corporation and Senior Management, reporting on progress and results, and proposing actions to the Management Committee, as well as transmitting the approval of proposals and results to the rest of the company. The main objective of this committee is to define the Strategic Sustainability Plan and monitor its follow-up. Its functions can be summarized as follows:
To respond to modern-day challenges, the 2030 Sustainability Strategy provides guidelines for developing innovative, efficient and sustainable infrastructure, always taking into account three fundamental dimensions: environmental, social and governance.
The Strategic Plan is the indispensable tool to ensure that sustainability is effective in fulfilling its mission and contributes to the development of the business, the creation of trust among its stakeholders and the fulfillment of its medium and long-term objectives. The Sustainability Committee has promoted the 2030 Sustainability Strategy Plan, prepared taking into account the main global macro-trends, the regulatory and normative environment (2030 United Nations Agenda, Climate Change and the European Green Deal), the main economic-financial frameworks (Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD), Taxonomy and the European Next Generation Plan), social challenges (new urban agenda, new mobility habits, etc.), technological factors (energy transition and digitalization), environmental factors (climate change, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and public health), ESG investor requirements, the main reporting frameworks (Global Reporting Initiative, SASB and the TCFD), as well as CSR trend reports from various prestigious institutions. In addition, Ferrovial was recognized by AENOR as the first company to certify its Sustainability Strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It has specific areas of action and targets for each year and for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. It is also aligned with the Horizon 24 business strategy and covers Ferrovial’s value chain, from customers to suppliers.
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY MEASUREMENT TARGETS
The Sustainability Strategy has a set of key performance indicators, which serve to assess the progress and implementation level of the strategy, as well as the degree of achievement of the targets set. The Company also established a framework for monitoring the impact on the SDGs wich it focuses on the 2030 Agenda. This model is certified by AENOR, and the certification that AENOR awarded to Ferrovial in 2020 on sustainability and business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals was renewed. The results obtained in 2024 and the deadline established for each objective stand as follows:
KPI´s MONITORING 2024
Ferrovial is periodically evaluated by analysts who take into account the Company’s ESG performance. In 2024 the Company was included in the main sustainability indices:
Ferrovial maintains its four strategic priorities:
For all the above-mentioned services and activities, Ferrovial’s model is B2B, its main clients, as one of the largest multinational companies in infrastructure and construction, including both public and private entities. The Group’s main customer groups are:
Regarding the representativity of the different geographies where Ferrovial operates, a breakdown of employees by geography as well as the total headcount may be found in ESRS, S1-6.
Value Chain
Ferrovial manages its entire value chain, ensuring that all key players are aligned with sustainability objectives:
1. Upstream stages:
2. Downstream stages:
3. Principles of Circular Economy:
4. Water management:
5. Responsible use of natural resources:
Critical Challenges and Solutions
1. Challenges:
2. Solutions:
Impact and Risk Assessment
Ferrovial regularly assesses the risks associated with its key sectors and value chain, ensuring that they are aligned with its business model and sustainability objectives. This approach allows it to identify opportunities, mitigate negative impacts and promote a sustainable transition in all its operations.
Ferrovial confirms that it does not engage in any of the following activities: the production of chemicals included in division 20.2 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006; the manufacturing of controversial weapons, such as anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, chemical weapons, and biological weapons; or the cultivation and production of tobacco.
Ferrovial confirms that it does not produce, offer, or operate any products or services that are prohibited in any of the markets where it conducts business.
These material issues that have emerged correspond to ESG trends, the important issues to be managed in the sector and the nature of the activities carried out by Ferrovial. These issues are confirmed by the voluntary survey of third parties (stakeholders) and have also been checked with the company’s management (an internal survey was launched among all members of the management committee and corporate directors).
Abbreviation | Topics |
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Climate Change Mitigation | Mitigation of climate change and contribution to decarbonization |
Climate Change Adaptation | Adaptation and resilience of infrastructures to climate change |
Pollution | Air, soil, and water pollution |
Hazardous Substances | Hazardous and highly concerning substances |
Waste | Circular economy in waste management |
Circular Economy in Materials | Circular economy in the purchase of materials used in the manufacturing of products and services |
Sustainable Water Management | Sustainable water management |
Natural Capital | Natural capital: biodiversity and ecosystems |
Health and Safety | Health and safety of employees, contractors, and users |
Customer Satisfaction | Customer satisfaction and proper use of our infrastructures |
Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent | Attraction and retention of talent ensuring diversity, equality, and inclusion |
Generating Positive Impact in Communities | Generating positive impact in local communities |
Human Rights | Respect for Human Rights throughout the entire value chain |
Responsible Supply Chain | Responsible supply chain |
Ethics and Governance | Ethical behavior, governance, and ESG management |
Sustainable Financing | Sustainable financing, driving the business model towards a sustainable portfolio |
Cybersecurity and Privacy | Cybersecurity and data privacy |
Innovation, Digitalization, and Technology | Innovation, digitalization, and technology applied to business |
Transparency and Dialogue | Transparency and dialogue with key stakeholders |
Integration of Stakeholders’ Opinions
Strategic Focus on Stakeholders
Ferrovial actively incorporates the interests and opinions of its stakeholders into its business strategy and business model. This approach ensures alignment with stakeholder expectations, reinforces mutual trust and fosters a sustainable impact on the communities and markets where it operates.
1. Commitment to transparency:
2. Innovative communication channels:
3. Continuous adaptation:
Collaboration with Stakeholders
Ferrovial identifies its main stakeholders, who play a fundamental role in the execution of its business and sustainability strategy:
Collaboration Methods:
Ferrovial employs a wide range of strategies to work with its stakeholders and address key sustainability issues:
Impact and Sustainability Alignment
Ferrovial’s approach ensures that stakeholder interests are integrated into its business model, promoting:
Ferrovial integrated sustainability into its corporate strategy to address stakeholder expectations and comply with increasing non-financial disclosure regulations. In 2023, the Company updated its Sustainability Strategy to align with the demands of the financial community, including investors and shareholders, ensuring that sustainability remains a fundamental pillar of the business. As part of this process, Ferrovial established its 2030 Sustainability Strategic Plan, defining specific action areas and targets in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, in line with its Horizon 24 corporate strategy.
This plan includes measures that will be implemented over the coming years, covering the Company’s entire value chain. These initiatives are expected to strengthen stakeholder trust and enhance the market perception of the Company. By proactively addressing regulatory changes and social demands, Ferrovial aims to consolidate its reputation and strengthen its competitive position in the sector.
Sustainability oversight is integrated into Ferrovial’s corporate governance structure. The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for supervising ESG risks and ensuring their alignment with the Company’s strategy. Additionally, the Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Chief Sustainability Officer and composed of representatives from various business areas, acts as a liaison between operations and senior management. This committee regularly reports on sustainability progress and outcomes, proposing strategic actions to the Management Committee and ensuring that corporate decisions reflect stakeholder interests and expectations.
Annually, the Chair of the Sustainability Committee presents a report to the Board of Directors, ensuring that governing bodies are informed about sustainability challenges and opportunities. Through these oversight mechanisms, Ferrovial ensures informed decision-making and the effective integration of sustainability into its business model.
The breakdown of total revenue, as included in the financial statements, can be found in Consolidated Financial Statements, Section II: Profit/(LOSS) for the year, 2.1. Operating Income.
Ferrovial identified the ESG Impacts, Risks and Opportunities linked to its activities that are summarized in the table below. The Group addresses critical risks and negative impacts regarding environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance integrity, while fostering positive outcomes and identifying opportunities. The material risks, impacts and opportunities arising in Ferrovial’s activities are the basis for the definition and implementation of the Company’s ESG strategy and are intimately linked to its business model. The IROs arise from Ferrovial’s B2B model and stem from the construction and asset operation activities it performs for its clients. This strategy is adapted to each of the Group’s different lines of business and takes into account its own operations and the value chain, mostly concentrated in our own operations and upstream value chain.
Positive Impacts | |||
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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting the carbon footprint. |
Improvement in the working conditions due to the increase in permanent contracts and the reduction of temporary, as well as, the establishment of adequate wages. | Improvement in the working conditions of all Group employees through the application and periodic review of the Human Rights Policy as well all other commitments (Global Compact and United Nations Guiding Principles). | Avoid and/or mitigate incidents that could affect the integrity of the infrastructures managed by the Company, the integrity and privacy of people and/or the environment.* |
Development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change. | Improvement of the working environment through the implementation of complaint and protection mechanisms in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion, always guaranteeing freedom of association and collective bargaining. | Improvement of working conditions in the supply chain by generating a high-quality work environment. | Improve the cybersecurity culture of Company stakeholders.* |
Efficient use of resources: reduction, reuse or recycling of waste in construction. | Promotion of equal opportunities through the implementation of recruitment, selection and training processes that guarantee non- discrimination and zero social exclusion for any reason (ethnicity, religion, different abilities, gender, among others). | Create wealth and employment in the communities in which we operate thanks to local purchasing policy. | Generation of innovation in society through the creation of research centers by developing collaborations and alliances.* |
Increase the availability, efficient consumption and improvement of water quality through operations at Cadagua. | Reduction of inequalities and improvement of the situation of vulnerable groups through the development and promotion of social action projects, research, education, the fight against hunger, etc. | Prevention of corruption and bribery crimes by promoting and enforcing compliance with the rules and compliance policies established by the Group. | Improvement in the environmental impact of our projects (energy efficiency, emission reduction, etc.) through the implementation of new technologies in the product process and digital management tools that help quantify their impact.* |
Conservation and respect for the natural environment, under the principle of “no net loss”, seeking to minimize and offset the negative impacts of activities through environmental planning and the commitments made. | Reduction of inequalities and improvement of the situation of vulnerable groups through the development and promotion of projects of social action, research, education, fight against hunger, respect for cultural rights, etc. | Increase society’s trust by rejecting, avoiding and reporting any illegal or inappropriate action along the Group’s entire value chain, promoting ethical behavior and the legality of business activities. | Promotion of an innovative and digital culture that fosters the continuous improvement of the Group and creates a friendlier work environment.* |
Improved health and safety of workers by improving workplace conditions, including technological support (e.g. digitalization of processes). | Promotion of local purchases by integrating the entire value chain. | Improvement of performance and increase in values throughout the business chain based on the ethical requirements promoted by the Group and correct risk management. | Promotion of innovation and digitalization to improve safety in projects, reducing accidents and risks for workers.* |
Promotethe professional development of workers through attractive career guidance programs and services that are adapted to their needs. |
Improvement in the living conditions of local communities because of our infrastructures (reduction of accidents, certainty of times, decongestion of cities, access to drinking water, and better urbanized areas). | Contribution to internal awareness and dissemination among external stakeholders (contractors, partners, commercial suppliers, etc.) of the principles of integrity and ethics in business conduct. | Generation of trust thanks to the Company’s ability to have transparent and consistent communications.* |
Promoting of employees’ professional development through attractive career guidance programs and services that adapt to their needs, promoting corporate culture. |
Negative Impacts* | |||
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GHG emissions generated by the Company’s activities. | Deterioration of workers’ health. | The construction and development of infrastructures, such as roads, bridges, dams, energy, drinking water and transportation systems can directly affect the human rights of communities and clients (displacement of population, for example). | Maintenance problems and need to replace machinery to adapt to new technologies.* |
Increase in the consumption of raw materials and greater generation of waste in construction. | Death or disabling injuries. | Improvement of financing conditions so insignificant that they do not stimulate the appetite for this type of financing by companies for the financing of their projects.* | Impact on the workforce due to the technological gap of some profiles arising from the digital transformation.* |
Extraction, consumption and discharge of water in areas of water stress (surface waters and marine resources). | Disturbances to the local community caused by activity, construction and operations (noise pollution, road closures, etc.). | Materialization of incidents that could affect the integrity of the infrastructures managed by the Company, the integrity and privacy of people and/or the environment.* | Decrease in the workforce stemming from automation and the inclusion of new technologies.* |
Preventive measures to avoid incidents involving the status of species and the spread of invasive alien species. | Loss of credibility and trust among stakeholders due to a lack of transparency in the reporting of non-financial information and publishing untruthful misleading data (greenwashing).* |
Risks | |||
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Increased risk and/or non-compliance with legislative requirements or objectives linked to climate change and lack of availability of new technologies. | Operational risk delays: caused by stoppage of activities as a result of a fatal accident or damage to property. | Damaged reputation and loss of trust as a responsible company that does not comply with human rights. | Severe fines and penalties for non- compliance with regulations and enforcement control frameworks.* |
Increase in maintenance and extraordinary repairs in infrastructure due to severe weather events. | Financial risk: related to compensation or sanctions; Loss of contracts with customers with high security standards. | Worsening of financing conditions if sustainability criteria are breached.* | Vulnerability in operations through service interruptions due to exposure to natural disasters.* |
Loss of biodiversity and natural capital in construction and surrounding areas as a result of construction and in surrounding areas as a result of the construction of large renewable energy infrastructures and transmission lines. | Loss of competitiveness due to lack of diversity in the workforce. | Targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks that affect the Company’s operations, productivity, information, intellectual property or image/reputation, as well as the integrity of people.* | Possible fines and loss of reputation for regulatory non-compliance in AI issues.* |
Reputational risk caused by the impact of a fatal accident or one with catastrophic consequences. |
Opportunitties | |||
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Development of energy infrastructure, energy efficiency services, renewable energy generation and solutions to mitigate emissions associated with mobility. | Attraction and retention of talent and reduction of turnover thanks to having projects with high technological value where they can develop in very attractive professional topics. | To be a benchmark in the sector by promoting best practices in human rights throughout the value chain. | Greater competitiveness when bidding for projects. |
New opportunities for the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures and services that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change, which can provide competitive advantages by providing differential solutions. | Increased employee productivity. | Differentiation and access to clients with requirements of high human rights standards. | Improvement in ESG ratings thanks to the implementation of best practices in corporate governance. |
New ways of developing Ferrovial Construction’s business through authorized waste management. | Improvement of the Company’s reputation and image, and consolidation in local markets. | Increase mutual trust that improves operability and transparency in the relationship with our suppliers. | It shows the market the Company’s commitment to sustainability, including in the financial sphere.* |
Through Cadagua, Ferrovial helps to solve the effects of climate change on water resources, focusing its business on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, favoring the availability of resources in the natural environment and for human consumption. | Strengthen the license to operate due to good management with local communities. | Promotion of an ethical culture that allows preventing and minimizing the risks of conduct or irregular practices in the value chain. | Make security a business driver, differentiating ourselves from our competitors through advanced security practices and high levels of compliance.* |
Increased productivity, job satisfaction and employee retention thanks to the Group’s care for the health and well-being of employees. | Improvement of employees’ pride of belonging and engagement of employees, as well as the attraction of talent due to participation in social projects and the Company’s commitment. | Increased funding or improved financing conditions for projects with ethical and anti-corruption requirements (socially responsible investment). | Improved corporate governance and trust in the company.* |
Reduction of absenteeism from work arising from proper management of the health and well-being of employees that reduces the costs derived from accidents at work and occupational diseases. | Implementation of new technologies that generate a more resilient portfolio of assets.* | Identification of new businesses based on the evaluation of new low- emission technologies (photovoltaic plants, nuclear SMRs, off-shore wind, etc.).* |
The IROs marked with an * are those identified as entity-specific IROs.
The IROs above result in the following sustainability matters:
All of Ferrovial’s impacts, both positive and negative, apply in the short, medium and long term, i.e. from last year to over 5 years from the current moment as they stem from core activities and are in great part inherent to them, such as Health&Safety issues, equality and diversity in a workforce that operates in a STEM sector and global geographies, carbon emissions, etc.
Ferrovial has established clear time horizons for assessing impacts (incidences) related to double materiality, which are deemed reasonably foreseeable based on their likelihood of occurrence. These time horizons are categorized as follows:
Short term:
Impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is particularly associated with the next year. This horizon allows for the evaluation of risks and incidences requiring immediate attention and short-term operational planning.
Medium term:
Includes impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is associated with a timeframe covering the next five years. This horizon is crucial for strategic planning and adapting to regulatory, technological, and market changes.
Long term:
Evaluates impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is associated with a timeframe starting beyond five years. This horizon is used to anticipate structural and strategic transformations that may affect operations or business sustainability in the long term.
Regarding Climate Action and Carbon Footprint, the Group focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting the carbon footprint generated by corporate activities, to mitigate the significant contribution of its activities to GHG emissions. In parallel, Ferrovial develops sustainable and resilient infrastructure to address the impacts of climate change, and promotes efficiency in raw material consumption and waste generation, through minimization, reuse and recycling.
As for Water Management, the Group is aware of the relevance of water extraction, consumption, and discharge in water-stressed areas negatively impacting surface and marine water resources. Therefore, Ferrovial enhances water availability, promotes efficient consumption, and improves water quality through operational measures such as those implemented at Cadagua. The challenge the Group faces is to prevent water stress and ensure sustainability in regions of high water demand. Additionally, through its clean water projects, the water consumed at construction sites is returned to the environment using Cadagua’s treatment processes. Furthermore, Ferrovial contributes to water availability in underserved regions through international cooperation initiatives involving the construction of wells.
As for Biodiversity Conservation, the Group implements preventive measures to protect species, control invasive alien species, and minimize negative impacts through environmental planning under a “no net loss” principle. Ferrovial’s approach is to take into account the risk of activities casing environmental degradation or loss of biodiversity at an early stage when analyzing viability and taking measures to minimize environmental impact.
Regarding social issues, ensuring Occupational Safety and Health is of utmost importance, and the Company is committed to improving workplace conditions and to introducing technological advances, such as process digitalization to optimize these conditions. The Group continuously works on the prevention and minimization of workplace diseases and fatal or disabling injuries.
Talent is a valuable asset that Ferrovial nurtures through professional development and worker well-being programs. The Company offers attractive career guidance programs and tailored services to support professional growth and strengthen corporate culture. The efforts are currently focused on automation and digital transformation to reduce gaps in skill and reduce workforce needs in certain areas.
Ferrovial is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Company prioritizes inclusive recruitment, training, and selection processes to actively combat discrimination and social exclusion based on ethnicity, religion, gender, or abilities. By addressing societal inequalities, Ferrovial ensures workplace diversity and equal opportunities for all.
Through impactful social action projects, Ferrovial contributes to reducing inequalities and supporting vulnerable groups. Education and cultural initiatives play a central role in these efforts, alongside the development of safer and better-urbanized areas with access to essential infrastructure. These actions enhance the quality of life in local communities, even as the company carefully manages potential challenges such as displacement or dissatisfaction stemming from construction activities.
Ferrovial upholds high ethical standards by implementing mechanisms that protect diversity, equality, and inclusion. Ensuring freedom of association and collective bargaining is at the core of these initiatives. Transparency remains a guiding principle, with robust reporting processes in place to maintain stakeholder trust and prevent issues such as “greenwashing.”
Human rights are central to Ferrovial’s operations. The Company regularly reviews its policies to align with commitments such as the UN Global Compact and Guiding Principles. Efforts to improve labor conditions include promoting permanent contracts and ensuring fair salaries. By balancing technological advancements with workforce needs, Ferrovial supports sustainable growth without compromising social justice.
Ferrovial plays a vital role in strengthening local economies by integrating local suppliers into its value chain. The Company is also addressing challenges related to financing sustainable development projects, ensuring proper maintenance of technology and machinery, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions that create lasting economic impact.
As to the current and anticipated effects of the Group’s material IROs, Ferrovial’s 2030 Sustainability Strategy is both a risk mitigation and value creation framework. By proactively addressing material ESG IROs, the Company is positioning itself to navigate the complex sustainability landscape, enhance its business resilience, and capitalize on emerging green infrastructure opportunities. The continuous evolution of regulatory requirements, market expectations, and technological advancements will shape Ferrovial’s decision-making processes and strategic outlook in the years to come.In particular, Ferrovial has detected during the year the following effects of climate change: In North Carolina the Helene Hurricane caused the I-77 highway not to be charged dynamic pricing for 5 weeks, the economic impact of which amounted to 2.4M$. In addition, the consequences suffered by the DANA in Valencia generated an impact on our financial accounts of 0.87M€ as a result of Ferrovial workers and machinery offered for the emergency situation.
Current:
Future:
Ferrovial identified material impacts that have turned out to be exclusively through its own activities, arising directly from its business model and operations in sectors such as construction, infrastructure management and energy. These incidents do not depend on external business relationships. The Company addresses these issues independently through internal strategies, digital transformation programs and policies designed to maximize efficiency and minimize negative impacts.
The materiality assessment conducted in the previous EINF report focused solely on impact materiality, as required by Law 11/2018. Unlike the current approach under the CSRD framework, the previous assessment did not include an analysis of financial materiality and did not apply the concept of double materiality. This represents a significant methodological shift, aligning the new assessment with broader sustainability reporting standards.
There have been no significant changes on the level of material sustainability matters compared to last year’s sustainbility report. However, previous years’ reporting contents were regulated by the Spanish regulation transposing the EU’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive, meanning that financial materiality was not required and the mandatory contents of the report were not as extensive as those of the ESRS standards.
In the performance of its corporate objectives, Ferrovial is exposed to diverse risk factors emerging from the nature of the sectors in which it operates, the countries where its activities are located and the different regulations to which it is subject. The Board of Directors of Ferrovial establishes—in the Risk Control and Management Policy—the risk appetite and the admissible tolerance level for each risk factor. This policy aims to provide all Company employees with a general framework of action for the control and management of the risks of any nature that they may face when striving to implement the business objectives and the general strategy of Ferrovial. Risk appetite levels are set per risk factor on a scale from risk aversion to risk assumption. For instance, a risk aversion appetite was set for risks related to ethics, integrity and compliance, and a risk assumption appetite was set for risks related to strategic innovation
Identification and Evaluation of Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IRO)
Ferrovial implements a rigorous process to identify, evaluate and prioritize IROs relevant to its business model and sustainability strategy:
1. Initial Identification:
Ferrovial used a comprehensive analysis of the sectoral context, based on:
2. Full Coverage:
3. Classification:
Evaluation and Methodology
Ferrovial follows a structured approach based on EFRAG recommendations to identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor sustainability-related risks and opportunities. This process integrates both financial materiality and impact materiality, ensuring that the connections between impacts, dependencies, and their financial effects are thoroughly evaluated.
Ferrovial conducts a comprehensive analysis of potential and actual impacts across its value chain, identifying:
Negative impacts: Such as legal non-compliance, operational risks, or reputational damages.
Critical dependencies: Such as the availability of key resources (e.g., raw materials) and strategic relationships with business partners.
1. Impacts:
2. Risks and Opportunities:
3. Semi-qualitative methodology:
4. Prioritization:As part of the double materiality analysis and the identification of Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs), a structured evaluation process was conducted using a five-point scale to assess the relevance of each topic. IROs classified within the highest categories were deemed material and prioritized accordingly.
This framework ensures that the most relevant topics are prioritized and that the analysis complies with the standards set by current regulations, providing a solid and transparent foundation for decision-making.
5. Monitoring and control of financial effects:
Ferrovial utilizes digital tools and internal processes to ensure continuous monitoring of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. These tools allow:
Tracking of key metrics: Impacts on revenue, operating costs, and invested capital.
Periodic control: Reviewing mitigation measures and real-time adjustments.
Additionally, results are regularly reported to the Board of Directors through the Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring proper and transparent oversight.
IRO Management Process
1. Double materiality:
2. Comprehensive management:
3. Control and follow-up:
Impact on Corporate Strategy
The IRO evaluation process allows:
Integration in General Management
Ferrovial’s Risk management process (FRM) has led to the development of certain IROs for the Double Materiality assessment (DMA), similar to how the other IROs identified in the DMA will be fully integrated into this FRM.
Ferrovial has implemented a comprehensive and systematic process to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and control potential and actual impacts on people and the environment. This process aligns with due diligence principles and integrates the following key elements:
The process emphasizes identifying and prioritizing activities, business relationships, and geographic areas with a higher risk of adverse impacts. These includes:
The analysis encompasses both direct operations and impacts resulting from business relationships:
Ferrovial’s due diligence process includes consultations with stakeholders to understand how they may be affected:
Ferrovial employs a double materiality analysis as a core tool to identify and prioritize relevant impacts. This approach considers both:
This process ensures that Ferrovial makes informed decisions, prioritizing risk mitigation to enhance the sustainability of its operations and business relationships, while meeting international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Ferrovial classifies risks and opportunities based on their impact in different areas: Critical (5), Significant (4), Important (3), Informative (2), Minimal (1), and None (0).
Risks
Opportunities
Ferrovial’s decision-making process and internal control procedures, as well as the integration of impact, risk, and opportunity identification, assessment, and management within the company’s overall risk management framework, are detailed in section ESRS 2, SBM-3, where the Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM) is presented.
Ferrovial’s double materiality analysis relies on various data sources, including regulations such as ESG standards (ESRS, GRI, SASB), benchmarking with competitors, and trend analysis in media and investors. Its scope covers all business lines (Energy, Construction, Highways, and Airports) and key geographies (Europe, America, Asia, and Australia), considering the entire value chain. Hypotheses are built using historical data, stakeholder consultations, and semi-qualitative evaluation models, ensuring a comprehensive view of impacts, risks, and opportunities.
The materialization of the Risk Control and Management Policy and its basic principles is materialized, among others, in the risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM). FRM is implemented in all the company’s areas of activity and is carried out twice a year. The Compliance and Risk Department, which is independent of the business lines, reports to the Audit and Control Committee every six months, and at least once a year.
The FRM process, through the application of a common metric, makes it possible to identify and assess risk events, including ESG items, according to their probability of occurrence and their potential impact on business objectives and corporate reputation. For each risk event identified, two assessments are made: an inherent assessment, without considering the specific control measures implemented to mitigate the risk, and a residual assessment, considering the specific control measures. In this way, Ferrovial can take the most appropriate mitigation measures according to the nature of the risk and evaluate their effectiveness.
As a result, there is an integration between the risk management system,the strategy of the company and the Double Materiality Matrix.
For an explanation of the thresholds maintained to determine the IROs that define the information to be reported, see ESRS 2 IRO-1. 1. For the list identified material IROs, refer to ESRS 2, section SBM-3.
Standard | Disclosure requirement | Reference | Comment |
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ESRS 2 | BP-1 | 43 | |
ESRS 2 | BP-2 | 44 | |
ESRS 2 | GOV-1 | 46 | |
ESRS 2 | GOV-2 | 49 | |
ESRS 2 | GOV-3 | 50 | |
ESRS 2 | GOV-4 | 52 | |
ESRS 2 | GOV-5 | 52 | |
ESRS 2 | SBM-1 | 53 | |
ESRS 2 | SBM-2 | 58 | |
ESRS 2 | SBM-3 | 59 | |
ESRS 2 | IRO-1 | 65 | |
ESRS 2 | IRO-2 | 68 | |
ESRS E1 | SBM-3 | 85 | |
ESRS E1 | GOV-3 | 50 | |
ESRS E1 | IRO-1 | 82 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-1 | 85 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-2 | 87 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-3 | 88 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-4 | 89 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | 89 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-6 | 90 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-7 | 92 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-8 | 93 | |
ESRS E1 | E1-9 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS E2 | n/a | Not material | |
ESRS E3 | IRO-1 | 95 | |
ESRS E3 | E3-1 | 95 | |
ESRS E3 | E3-2 | 97 | |
ESRS E3 | E3-3 | 98 | |
ESRS E3 | E3-4 | 98 | |
ESRS E3 | E3-5 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS E4 | SBM-3 | 100 | |
ESRS E4 | IRO-1 | 102 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-1 | 103 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-2 | 106 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-3 | 107 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-4 | 109 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-5 | 110 | |
ESRS E4 | E4-6 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS E5 | IRO-1 | 112 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-1 | 112 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-2 | 113 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-3 | 114 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-4 | 114 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-5 | 115 | |
ESRS E5 | E5-6 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS S1 | SBM-2 | 117 | |
ESRS S1 | SBM-3 | 117 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-1 | 118 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-2 | 123 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-3 | 124 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-4 | 125 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-5 | 128 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-6 | 128 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-7 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS S1 | S1-8 | 132 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-9 | 133 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-10 | 134 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-11 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS S1 | S1-12 | 134 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-13 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS S1 | S1-14 | 134 | Phased-in: information related to non-employees |
ESRS S1 | S1-15 | n/a | Phased-in |
ESRS S1 | S1-16 | 135 | |
ESRS S1 | S1-17 | 137 | |
ESRS S2 | SBM-2 | 138 | |
ESRS S2 | SBM-3 | 138 | |
ESRS S2 | S2-1 | 139 | |
ESRS S2 | S2-2 | 142 | |
ESRS S2 | S2-3 | 142 | |
ESRS S2 | S2-4 | 143 | |
ESRS S2 | S2-5 | 145 | |
ESRS S3 | SBM-2 | 146 | |
ESRS S3 | SBM-3 | 146 | |
ESRS S3 | S3-1 | 148 | |
ESRS S3 | S3-2 | 150 | |
ESRS S3 | S3-3 | 151 | |
ESRS S3 | S3-4 | 151 | |
ESRS S3 | S3-5 | 153 | |
ESRS S4 | n/a | Not material | |
ESRS G1 | GOV-1 | 154 | |
ESRS G1 | IRO-1 | 154 | |
ESRS G1 | G1-1 | 154 | |
ESRS G1 | G1-2 | 160 | |
ESRS G1 | G1-3 | 160 | |
ESRS G1 | G1-4 | 162 | |
ESRS G1 | G1-5 | n/a | Not material |
ESRS G1 | G1-6 | 162 | |
ENTITY SPECIFIC: CYBERSECURITY | 163 | ||
ENTITY SPECIFIC: INNOVATION, DIGITALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO THE BUSINESS |
170 |
Standard | Disclosure requirement | Reference | Materiality | Page |
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ESRS 2 | GOV-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 46 |
ESRS 2 | GOV-1 | BNCH | Material | 46 |
ESRS 2 | GOV-4 | SFDR | Material | 52 |
ESRS 2 | SBM-1 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 53 |
ESRS 2 | SBM-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 53 |
ESRS E1 | E1-1 | LC | Material | 85 |
ESRS E1 | E1-1 | P3/BNCH | Material | 85 |
ESRS E1 | E1-4 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
ESRS E1 | E1-7 | LC | Material | 92 |
ESRS E1 | E1-7 | LC | Material | 97 |
ESRS E1 | E1-9 | P3 | Material | Phased-in |
ESRS E1 | E1-9 | BNCH | Material | Phased-in |
ESRS E2 | E2-4 | SFDR | No Material | |
ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 |
ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 |
ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 |
ESRS E3 | E3-4 | SFDR | Material | 98 |
ESRS E3 | E3-4 | SFDR | Material | 98 |
ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 |
ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 |
ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 |
ESRS E4 | E4-2 | SFDR | Material | 106 |
ESRS E4 | E4-2 | SFDR | Material | 106 |
ESRS E4 | E4-2 | SFDR | Material | 106 |
ESRS E5 | E5-5 | SFDR | Material | 115 |
ESRS E5 | E5-5 | SFDR | Material | 115 |
ESRS S1 | S1 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 117 |
ESRS S1 | S1 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 117 |
ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 |
ESRS S1 | S1-1 | P3 | Material | 118 |
ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 |
ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 |
ESRS S1 | S1-3 | SFDR | Material | 124 |
ESRS S1 | S1-14 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 134 |
ESRS S1 | S1-14 | SFDR | Material | 134 |
ESRS S1 | S1-16 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 135 |
ESRS S1 | S1-16 | SFDR | Material | 135 |
ESRS S1 | S1-17 | SFDR | Material | 137 |
ESRS S1 | S1-17 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 137 |
ESRS S2 | S2 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 138 |
ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR | Material | 139 |
ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR | Material | 139 |
ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 139 |
ESRS S2 | S2-4 | SFDR | Material | 143 |
ESRS S3 | S3-1 | SFDR | Material | 148 |
ESRS S3 | S3-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 148 |
ESRS S3 | S3-4 | SFDR | Material | 151 |
ESRS S4 | S4-1 | SFDR | No Material | |
ESRS S4 | S4-1 | SFDR/BNCH | No Material | |
ESRS S4 | S4-4 | SFDR | No Material | |
ESRS G1 | G1-1 | SFDR | Material | 154 |
ESRS G1 | G1-1 | SFDR | No Material | 154 |
ESRS G1 | G1-4 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 162 |
ESRS G1 | G1-4 | SFDR | Material | 162 |
Minimum Disclosure Requirement:
All Minimum Disclosure Requirements (MDR) have been fully addressed within their corresponding chapters. With the exception of the below:
No other metrics than the carbon footprint included in the Climate Strategy, reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores SL, have been subject to validation by an external body other than the external assurance provider.
Currently, our approach to managing and reporting sustainability investments focuses on an aggregate analysis of total CapEx allocated to initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives and sustainability commitments. However, we do not yet have a detailed breakdown of CapEx, current and future financial resources at the individual action level. We are working on improving our data collection and analysis systems, with the aim of implementing a model that will allow us to calculate and report this indicator in more detail in future reporting exercises. This evolution will allow us to provide greater transparency and align ourselves with best practices in sustainability and corporate governance.
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