Our aim is to help increase the influence of regions, both in countries with infrastructure that needs to be maintained or developed, and in those regions that need to put such infrastructure in place. To do this, we seek to reconcile our operational objectives with the societal and environmental acceptability of each project. Our knowledge of the regions in which we operate and cooperation are our key assets in addressing this challenge. Facilitating mobility By designing transport systems and infrastructure, we enable cities to embark on a sustainable form of urbanisation, to better link up their public services and business areas, and to boost their tourism sectors. In India, for example, we have helped facilitate mobility in four cities through their metro projects. In Ahmedabad this year, we inaugurated phase 1 of the metro. In Pune, we have, over four years, helped create a 12-kilometre network and ten stations. In Kanpur, we have built a U-shaped viaduct to lay the first section of the metro line that will transform the daily lives of its 3 million residents. In Nagpur, we have been involved in the metro project, which will use renewable energy sources to meet 60% of its energy requirements. The project also includes a rainwater recovery system at each station, which will contribute to the country’s efforts to provide access to water for people in the city. Bangladesh: an eagerly awaited overhead line After India and Pakistan, Bangladesh is the third country in South Asia to have a metro system. Our teams helped bring the first line into service, which was eagerly awaited by the people of Dhaka, one of the most congested capital cities in the world. Opened in December 2022, this overhead line is powered by a continuous 1,500-volt catenary, which required pylons to support it, integrated into the viaduct infrastructure. Nagpur’s metro in figures “We are working with our clients on alternative solutions, such as the use of alternative energy sources like the installation of solar panels for metro stations. We advise cities on more sustainable transport options for alternative transit such as cable cars, Metro Neo, Metrolite, etc. Our projects also aim to improve first- and last-mile connectivity, encourage e-mobility, and rationalise city bus routes. Finally, we are in the process of preparing a climate change mitigation strategy for urban transport.” Raghunandan Chappalli Vice President of Operations, India Belal Deiranieh Managing Director, Saudi Arabia “At the heart of the Saudi government’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to develop the country’s cultural and tourist offering, the AlUla tram project is part of an overall plan to enhance the area’s architectural, historical and archaeological heritage. Therefore we are going to design a tram system that offers passengers a unique and immersive experience, while taking into account the environmental and low-carbon goals.” — 11 SYSTRA — 2022 Sustainability Report