Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) at Bayer

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We believe the key to breakthrough innovation is bringing together unique perspectives. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible culture for all employees.

 

Through science-based innovation, we are making our vision of "health for all, hunger for none" a reality for generations to come. We are leading with heart, and we are bringing together multiple voices to act as one, unified in pursuit of our purpose, “Science for a Better Life.”

 

IDEA—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access—is the foundation for this vision. Through IDEA, we are working to identify ways our scale and reach across agricultural, pharma and consumer health can eliminate barriers to ensure equitable access for all. IDEA is integral to our decision making and foundational to our success.

The Elements of IDEA

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Inclusion—All Feel Valued and Welcome

Creating an environment where people feel they belong and where they can be their authentic selves and contribute fully to achieving our vision.

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Diversity—Our Unique Identities

Honoring the similarities and differences that we each have based on innate individual characteristics, lived experiences, and learned customs, traditions, and other cultural influences.

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Equity—Fairness and Justice

Creating fairness and justice by treating people based on their unique needs, circumstances and with consideration of historical and systemic inequities.

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Access—Elimination of Barriers

Giving everyone equitable access to our work environment, knowledge, products, and services —inclusive of people with disabilities —and designing universally, with all in mind.

Building a sustainable, inclusive and diverse culture is more than a commitment to our employees; it is essential to the fiber of Bayer. With our focus on health and nutrition, we are able to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
Patrick Lockwood-Taylor
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President of Bayer U.S.
IDEA in Action
Health Equity Collaboratory Series
Live to the Beat
Supporting Underserved Communities
Community Health Awards
Patient Assistance
IDEA in Action
IDEA in Action

Around the world, we are working to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

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Health Equity Collaboratory Series
Health Equity Collaboratory Series

The Health Equity Collaboratory Series was born out of Bayer’s commitment to improve lives in the communities in which we and our customers live and work. In the first installment, Advancing Heart Health in the Community, we offer a closer look at barriers to cardiovascular health from the perspectives of those directly and disproportionately affected—the African American community. For more installments, including the second session Advancing Access to Nutritious Foods, follow us on LinkedIn.

 

 

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Live to the Beat
Live to the Beat

In coordination with BayAfro, Bayer’s resource group for employees of Black/African descent, we are proud to support the CDC Foundation’s “Live to the Beat” campaign as a co-sponsor. "Live to the Beat" aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among Black adults ages 35–54 with a focus on moving more, eating better, quitting smoking, and addressing key risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar.

 

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Supporting Underserved Communities
Supporting Underserved Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

To support the health of underserved communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bayer Fund –the philanthropic arm of Bayer –has donated one million products, including over-the-counter medications and multivitamins. We are delivering these products directly to people who can’t easily access them by way of partnerships with Direct Relief and Feeding America.

 

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Community Health Awards
Community Health Awards

As part of our ongoing partnership with Direct Relief, we are funding the Community Health Awards, an initiative to provide awards to programs that break down barriers to reproductive health services in underserved communities. This work increases family planning education, patient outreach, and other services.

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Patient Assistance
Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation

In 2021, Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation provided over $356 million worth of free pharmaceutical products/therapies to almost 11,400 uninsured or underinsured patients in the U.S.

 

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Explore Resource Groups

BayAfro strives to support an environment at Bayer that attracts, retains, and develops employees of Black/African descent, while enhancing the value of our company with customers, business partners and in the communities in which we work and live.

BASIA enhances diversity within Bayer's business culture and develops, leverages, and maximizes Bayer's Asian talent for the benefit of our business, customer, community, and society.

Resource group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) and allies. BLEND ensures that every employee has the right to be themselves in the workplace. BLEND contributes to a better LIFE for LGBTQ+ and ally employees as a strategic partner for Bayer.

BRAVE enhances diversity within Bayer's business culture and develops, leverages and maximizes Bayer's veteran talent for the benefit of our business, community and society.

MERGE enhances a multigenerational voice and community that enables networking and leadership.

ENABLE is dedicated to the overall wellness and development of employees with apparent and non-apparent disabilities and employees with children, family or friends with disabilities.

Family Connections promotes Bayer’s commitment to an inclusive work life environment by enhancing efforts to ensure contributions at work are balanced with the employee’s fulfillment of personal needs and family responsibilities.

GROW fuels Bayer’s competitive advantage through an accountable and inclusive culture that champions the growth and achievement of women globally.

UNIDOS creates a vibrant community that generates additional value to Bayer while celebrating the Latin culture and its contributions.