Reducing our ecological footprint
We have a responsibility to lead immediate and meaningful change to protect the environment in the communities we operate.
Our innovations, products and services contribute to overcoming some of the biggest global challenges. We underline our mission as a company that acts sustainably through partnerships and targets, including the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about what we're doing globally, and find some initiatives in Australia and New Zealand below.
- Contribute to Bayer Global Sustainability targets through innovative Crop Science partnerships, facilities management and improvements to our supply chain.
- Reduce environmental impact through Crop Science product stewardship, investment in technologies and innovations to drive efficient and sustainable outcomes, such as Biologics FieldView, Goanna Ag and ever improving vegetable seeds.
- Protect our environment through our support for industry programs such as the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative, and consumer health projects to reconfigure packaging and move to 100% recycled materials.
Australian Packaging Covenant
Bayer is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC), a voluntary government-industry initiative with the objective of minimising the overall impacts of packaging through sustainable design.
As a brand owner of imported and locally manufactured products, Bayer is committed to reducing the environmental impacts associated with our packaging materials in Australia. Bayer's APC Report sets out our commitments towards achieving these objectives.