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Ratings, ranking lists and awards from the years 2006 to 2010

Our sustainability commitment to our employees, the environment and the community and our corporate sustainability performance continuously receives recognition from outside organizations. The awards, ratings and rankings below are a selection of recent honors in the areas of sustainability and social commitment.

Selected awards, ratings and rankings for Bayer’s sustainability performance

Storebrand Principle Fund

Best in Class - environmental and social performance

At the beginning of 2010, analysts from Norwegian financial service provider Storebrand Investments carried out an assessment of 15 pharmaceutical companies. As one of the top three companies, Bayer was awarded "Best in Class" status. As a result, Bayer stock once again qualified for inclusion in the Storebrand Principle Fund. Storebrand is considered one of the world’s leading financial service providers for sustainable investments.

Storebrand has been awarding "Best in Class" status since the end of 2009 to companies that stand out due to their excellent financial performance and their credentials in the environmental, climate protection, social and governance sectors, while not violating the exclusion criteria. Bayer received a very good rating in the human rights area for the implementation of its Bayer Human Rights Position, among other aspects.

Storebrand’s analysis techniques include continuous negative screening, the "Best in Class" analysis and active dialogue with companies.

Access to Medicine Index

access to medicine index

The Access to Medicine Foundation was set up in the Netherlands in 2005 with the aim of improving access to sustainable health care, particularly in developing countries. In 2008, the Foundation established the Access to Medicine Index. The “Access to Medicine Index” is supported by 27 institutional investors with a managed investment volume totaling US$3.3 trillion.

The Access to Medicine Index (ATM) was published for the second time in 2010 following its first issue in 2008. After reaching rank nine in 2008, Bayer is number 14 on the 2010 Access to Medicines Index out of 20 R&D-based pharmaceutical companies analyzed. The evaluation is carried out by U.S. rating agency MSCI.

The ATM Index assesses and evaluates the extent to which pharmaceutical companies promote access to sustainable health care and to effective, affordable medicines in particular. The index classifies the top 20 R&D-based pharmaceutical companies and seven generics companies in the world. The ATM Index is helping to further the debate on this subject. The complete report and Bayer’s company profile with respect to ATM are openly accessible on the ATM website.

oekom research: Industry Report "Sustainability in the Chemical Industry"

As part of an industry analysis last carried out in September 2009, German sustainability rating agency oekom research evaluated the top 26 global chemical companies based on a series of ecological and social criteria. The companies were assessed in a number of areas, including employees, suppliers, product stewardship, corporate governance, environmental management and eco-efficiency. Rated on a scale from A (top) to D-, Bayer was awarded a C, higher than the overall average for all companies assessed. With an overall score of B-, only three of the companies involved met the minimum sector-specific requirements specified by oekom research and were awarded "Best in Class" status.

Good Company Ranking 2009

After reaching 16th place in 2005 and 12th place in 2007, Bayer moved up to 7th place in the Good Company Ranking 2009 and is thus ranked in the top ten. Established by Manager Magazine, the ranking assesses the social commitment of the 90 largest European joint stock companies, rating them in the fields of employees, social responsibility, environment and business performance. It has been organized since 2005 by Hamburg-based management consultant Kirchhoff Consult and was last conducted in 2009.
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Environment

China Environmental Excellence Prize 2010

Bayer in China is to receive the China Environmental Excellence Prize 2010 for its achievements in environmental protection. Bayer was one of five companies honored in the "Industry" category. Only three international companies have been honored with this prize to date. The China Environmental Protection Foundation has been awarding this prize since 2000.

Energy-Optimized Construction Award 2009

The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) honored Bayer’s project to build a climate-neutral company child daycare center with the "Energy-Optimized Construction 2009 Award.” The child daycare center, built at Bayer’s site in Monheim, is one of 10 model energy-efficient construction projects chosen by the BMWi which received the award of EUR 10,000. The prize rewards construction projects that, through innovative technology, combine a high degree of comfort with a minimum energy demand and low operating costs. These are the requirements that buildings of the future have to meet, according to the BMWi. 

Belgian Award for Architecture and Energy 2009

Energy efficiency plays a crucial role at Bayer's administration building in Diegem (Belgium). The low-energy building consumes half as much energy as standard office buildings today thanks to its energy-optimized design. It received the Belgian Award for Architecture and Energy in October 2009.

Brand Emissions Leader 2009

Bayer has been recognized as a Brand Emissions Leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare sector for 2009. The Brands Emissions Leaders Project aims to provide an annual rating of the carbon performance of the leading brand operating in the United Kingdom. Qualifying criteria include reductions realized, emissions targets and transparency in reporting.

Brazilian Environment Award 2009

Bayer has been honored by Editora JB, one of the largest communications companies in Brazil, for its efforts to save water at its Belford Roxo site in Brazil. Consumption was cut by implementing two projects: by recycling wastewater from the water treatment facility and by reusing water from the Rio Sarapuí to meet the process water requirement. These measures have saved a total of two billion liters of water over the last few years.

BDI Environment Award 2008 

Bayer has been presented with the 2008 Environment Award in the category “Environmentally Friendly Technologies” by the Federation of German Industries (BDI) for its new chlorine production process, which reduces power consumption and CO2 emissions by 30 percent. Together with partners, Bayer engineered the oxygen depolarized cathode technology to increase energy efficiency in chlorine production.

Best Green Company for America’s Children 2008

Bayer is among the most environmentally friendly companies in the United States. That was the result of a study by "Working Mother" magazine. It focused on long-term programs in environmental protection that will primarily benefit children. The judges were particularly was impressed by the Bayer Climate Program with the Bayer Climate Check and the EcoCommercial Building. The jurors further praised the company's years of commitment to climate protection.
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Employees / Employers

Bayer One of the World’s Top Employers

Prestigious honor for Bayer: the company is one of the world’s top employers in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries according to an internet survey on the "Science Careers" career portal run by the international specialist journal "Science."

Responses to the survey on the "Science Careers" online career portal, a platform of the international specialist journal "Science," highlighted high-end research, social responsibility and the loyalty of Bayer employees.

More than 3,700 polled
The global internet survey of more than 3,700 people was designed to find the 20 companies with the best reputations in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Participants were asked which qualities they judged important in a leading employer in both industries. They were then asked to assess companies using these criteria. Almost half of the respondents were under 40, 79 percent worked in the United States and 40 percent were female.

Employer of the Year Award 2009

Employer of the year in the United States: The Employer Services Management (ESM) Association honored Bayer’s commitment to and engagement in employee services and programs that contribute to a high level of employee satisfaction and morale within the workplace. The selection criteria of the ESM Association included the depth and breadth of Bayer’s program offerings in the areas of work/life, diversity, fitness and wellness, recognition and discounts.

Most popular employer in the pharmaceuticals industry in 2008

Bayer is highly rated: A survey of more than 15,000 junior professionals conducted by the Swedish consulting agency Universum Communications, in cooperation with market researchers from Access in Cologne, showed that Bayer is the most popular employer in the health/pharmaceuticals industry. The online questionnaire was completed by students of economics, information technology, science and engineering.
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Corporate social responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2010

Bayer has been honored in the Czech Republic for its CSR commitment with the “Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2010.” Bayer’s Czech subsidiary was awarded third place. The panel of judges were particularly impressed by the “Making Science Make Sense” educational initiative for elementary schools and the “Ecology in Focus” photography competition for budding photographers. The award is presented annually by the Czech consulting company M.C. Triton and the public relations agency Fleishmann-Hillard.

Bayer Student Laboratories Win NRW Enterprise Award 2010

Bayer Student Laboratories Win NRW Enterprise Award 2010
Award for Bayer student laboratories: The “Partner für Schule NRW” (partners for schools in NRW) foundation initiated by the regional government of North Rhine-Westphalia has presented Baylabs with the “Enterprise Award 2010”. The company was awarded a special prize for outstanding innovative and supraregional commitment for its educational initiatives and support.
In explaining the reason behind its decision, the panel of judges highlighted other initiatives organized or supported over the years by Bayer with the aim of promoting science education, such as the ‘Jugend forscht’ science competition for students, the Biology and Chemistry Olympiads and the ‘Making Science Make Sense’ international education program for children at elementary school.

Baylabs are student laboratories located in Wuppertal, Monheim and Leverkusen where children and young people have the opportunity to gain first-hand, practical experience of science through experiments and study programs. Tailored to specific age groups and different types of schools, experiments on health, nutrition and materials are offered to complement the curriculum. All projects were developed in close cooperation with scientists and training providers from Bayer. In 2010, a fourth, interdisciplinary Baylab was opened at the company’s headquarters in Leverkusen to supplement the three existing labs – each devoted to a single discipline – already up and running at the Wuppertal, Monheim and Leverkusen sites. In 2010, a total of some 11,500 students and teachers took advantage of the services offered by the Baylabs.

The Enterprise Award 2010 is part of the campaign “Wir wollen: Wirtschaft für Schule in NRW” (We want: Business for schools in NRW), which was initiated by the “Partner für Schule NRW” foundation with the aim of promoting long-term cooperation between business and schools. The award is supported by North Rhine-Westphalia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Building, Housing and Transport and the European Regional Development Fund.

Corporate Social Responsibility Prize 2009

Bayer in Vietnam was recognized by the Vietnamese Chamber of Industry and Commerce for its social involvement. The prize has been awarded since 2005 to honor companies for their achievements in the area of CSR, to raise awareness of the importance of CSR and to promote model behavior. The jury praised the Bayer initiative to strengthen environmental education for young people: the "Bayer Young Environmental Envoy" (BYEE) program.

Public Service Award 2008

Bayer educational initiative honored in the United States: The National Science Board (NSB) praised the company for its years of commitment to promoting science education in schools. The award recognizes the successful work of the "Making Science Make Sense" (MSMS) education program.

Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership 2006

Bayer received the prestigious Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership. This was the first time the award was given to a company with global headquarters outside the United States and also to a chemical company. This award is given in the name of the U.S. President to companies for achievement in the social sector. Bayer received the coveted award for its "Making Science Make Sense" program.
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Sustainability and CSR Communications

IÖW - Sustainability Report Ranking 2009

Since 1994, the ranking by the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) and the future e.V. federation of companies has been regularly assessing the way Germany's 150 largest companies report on their social and ecological activities and challenges. The companies' sustainability reports are evaluated based on a comprehensive catalog of criteria. The areas assessed cover reporting on overarching criteria – such as sustainability strategy and management – alongside reports on specific activities undertaken by the companies with regard to employees' interests, ecological production operations and responsibility in the supply chain, for example. After reaching 7th place in 2007, the Bayer Sustainable Development Report 2008 was ranked 12th in 2009 – the third highest position awarded to a company in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.

Scientific Study by the Roberts Environmental Center at McKenna College, United States: Bayer's Sustainable Development Report 2008 and its websites are world leaders in their industry

This was the finding of a study by the prestigious Roberts Environmental Center at McKenna College in Claremont, California, which 2009 looked at sustainability reports from a total of 30 chemical companies, including the biggest in the world. The study is based on the Pacific Sustainability Index (PSI), which the Institute uses to evaluate companies' sustainability reports in six different categories. For the second time in a row, the Institute's scientists cited Bayer's Sustainable Development Report and its websites as examples of best practice in proactive sustainability reporting in the industry. Bayer's Sustainable Development Report therefore fulfills the current guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to A level. In addition to an extensive range of quantitative data and a detailed explanation of relevant key topics, this also incorporates Bayer's commitment toprotecting human rights.

Reporting Award "CorporateRegister.com" 2008 for Bayer's Sustainable Development Report: Readers evaluate reports

CorporateRegister.com provides the world’s largest online directory of CR/sustainability reports with currently more than 25000 Reports from 119 countries. Since 2007 CorporateRegister.com delivers a global and independent award for CSR reporting - the CR Reporting Awards (CRRA). In an international online poll more than 29,000 people have the opportunity to rate the CSR Reporting of companies in several different categories.

2007 Bayer's Sustainable Development Report was rated as having the highest credibility, 2009 we received rank 4 in this category. 2008 Bayer has been ranked No. 2 in the categories “Best Carbon Disclosure Reporting” and “Relevance and Materiality”; in which we achieved place 7 and 5 in the 2009 ranking.

World Media Festival Hamburg 2009

High accolade for Bayer: At the World Media Festival Hamburg 2009, Bayer won the Gold Award for its image film "Climate Change" in the category "Corporate Communications Stockholder." The judging criteria included creative and technical excellence as well as the effectiveness of the medium in addressing the target groups.

Award for the online version of Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report 2009

The online version of Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report is absolutely top-grade. This is the conclusion of a group of experts from Nexxar, a communications service-provider, which analyzed the user friendliness of the sustainability reports of DAX 30 companies. In the ranking, Bayer achieved second place behind Deutsche Post; Daimler came in third.

CSR Online Award 2009

CSR Online Award 2009
Bayer’s CSR online communication scored No.2. Since 2009 the Italian strategic communications consultancy Lundquist carries out a research project that measures the effectiveness of online CSR communications. Scope for the CSR Online Awards has been the online CSR communication of about 90 members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index including all of its supersector leaders and the German DAX-30 companies. Bayer achieved rank 2 in Germany and rank 7 of all examined DJSI companies.

Econ Awards for Corporate Communications 2008

With its strategic orientation to climate change, Bayer’s Corporate Communications has struck gold. This was the conclusion of the panel of judges for the “Econ Awards for Corporate Communications", with which the Econ publishing house and the “Handelsblatt” financial journal honored special achievements. Bayer received the Gold Award in the “Strategic Corporate Communications” category. The film "Solutions for Climate Change" took silver in the “Film/Interactive Media” category. The Sustainable Development Report 2007 won bronze. Some 120 companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland submitted some 300 entries to the competition.

German PR Awards 2008

Bayer won silver for its "Climate Change" image film in the German PR Awards 2008. The German Public Relations Society (DPRG) presents the awards annually for excellence in public relations work. It is the highest honor in the PR industry in the German-speaking countries. The international panel of judges includes leading communications experts from the business and science communities, as well as from agencies.
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