Focus Issue Climate

Enhanced climate commitment

The impact of climate change on people’s living conditions is substantial and poses challenges for all societal groups. Bayer has now raised its climate protection targets and is thus continuing its ambitious approach.

News about the topic "Enhanced climate commitment"

News about the topic "Enhanced climate commitment"
Developments that are increasing greenhouse gas emissions and speeding up climate change are visible throughout the world. These megatrends include increasing traffic volumes and rising urbanization. Bayer is taking an active and integrated approach to the challenges posed by climate change.

News Overview about the topic "Enhanced climate commitment"

Bayer Climate Policy

Bayer policy on climate change: "Partner for climate solutions"
In keeping with the principles of sustainable development, we strive to balance economic, ecological and social benefits with each other through our activities. Bayer also wants to meet its responsibilities in matters of climate change. We take climate change as an environmental and economic challenge seriously. It affects the foundations of our commercial activity. On the one hand, endeavors in the field of environmental protection have to be strengthened. On the other, greater attention needs to be paid to innovative solutions to deal with the consequences of climate change. Bayer intends to make specific contributions to both. » more

Focus Issue Climate

Focus Issue Climate
2010 was on average one of the warmest years on Earth since records began. The consequences of climate change are being reflected in ever more frequent extreme weather events. Protecting the climate and adapting to climate change are becoming increasingly relevant for business. Bayer is combating climate change with lighthouse projects and numerous other measures.
Energy Efficient Technologies - Chlorine production
Managing Energy Efficency
EcoCommercial Building
Biofuels

Rapid progress in "Green IT"

Rapid progress in "Green IT"
As part of its Climate Program, Bayer is looking to minimize greenhouse gas emissions in all relevant company departments. On behalf of the Group, Bayer Business Services is thus introducing new, emission-reducing technological solutions for the vehicle fleet, conference call technology and data centers – and has already achieved the first successes with each of these endeavors. » more

Adaption to climate change

Adaption to climate change
Alongside its commitment to environmental protection, Bayer is also developing strategies to alleviate the already tangible consequences of climate change. Bayer is combating climate change with lighthouse projects and numerous other measures:
Stress-tolerant plants
Vector control in malaria

Climate Award & Scholarships

Climate Award & Scholarships
With two special initiatives, Bayer is promoting the scientific and social discourse regarding the challenges posed by climate change and recognizing specific personal efforts in this area. » more
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