Discover our infrastructures The year’s extreme weather events around the world have increased the need to design resilient projects that are adapted to current and, above all, future weather conditions – when the infrastructure is brought into service. The sustainability and operationality of transport infrastructure are essential for maintaining access to services and for the movement of goods and people. We therefore seek to design projects that contribute to human well-being in the long term, while taking into account the challenges of managing resources and water, as well as protecting the planet’s biodiversity. Reducing exposure to risks To improve resilience and reduce the exposure of infrastructure to natural risks, we have developed special processes and tools. This year, we have independently monitored, reviewed and certified the design files for the maritime connection between Malé and Thilafushi in the Maldives, a 25-metre wide road comprising a two-lane pavement, a footpath and a utility corridor. Because the bridge is exposed to harsh marine conditions, including tsunami risks, specific construction methods have been implemented. Reduced footprint technical solutions We also seek to minimise the negative impact of our projects, such as the Mumbai Coastal Road project in India, for which SYSTRA has chosen to design the foundations using monopile technology. This unique large-diameter pile reduces construction time and the footprint of the project on the seabed and marine ecosystems. “In Europe, the climate crisis has exacerbated the fragility of water resources to an alarming degree. Transport infrastructure project owners need to apply the principles of resource non-deterioration and, if possible, improve the situation of water bodies. In this area, SYSTRA has bolstered its expertise to better support its clients in integrated and resilient urban planning.” Cristina Bicalho-Bizet Head of Hydrogeology Studies,France With MINERVE, SYSTRAis contributing to the development of innovative digital methods Designing digital infrastructure modelling tools and processes enables more reliable and efficient railway construction and operation. SYSTRA, together with IREX(1) and other companies operating in France’s railway sector, is participating in MINERVE, a national project, the aim of which is to develop new modelling methods for reducing the impacts of railway infrastructure on the environment, adapting railway infrastructure to the effects of climate change and better meeting the needs of decarbonised forms of mobility. (1) Institut pour la recherche appliquée et l’expérimentation en génie civil (Institute for applied research and experimentation in civil engineering). “Biodiversity is an essential element of the solution to climate change. In the United Kingdom, we work with universities, professional institutions and conservation organisations to develop cost-effective, practical and innovative solutions and encourage our clients to protect biodiversity.” Ana Togridou Ecology Senior Design Manager, United Kingdom and Ireland 8 — SYSTRA — 2022 Sustainability Report