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Science For A Better Life
Tackling Climate Change:
Taking action now for tomorrow’s generations
Dr. Udo Klein
Bayer Australia Ltd.
Business Areas
Founded by Friedrich Bayer in 1863
Today, 108,400 employees (over 850 in ANZ)
2009 Sales: EUR 31.2 bn (A$724 million in ANZ)
Global R&D expenditures: EUR 2.7 bn (9% of sales)
Sustainability
To meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
needs.
Brundtland Commission, 1989
1st - Charlotte Sullivan
Sustainability means more than
Climate Protection
Protection of the Global Environment
Economical Stability
Sustainability of Resources
Peace, Health Care, Food & Water Supply
Work & Education
Social Responsibility & Stability
Ambitious Targets
Bayer MaterialScience
Reduction of specific greenhouse gas emissions by 25%
Bayer CropScience:
Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 15%
Bayer HealthCare:
Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 5%
Investments into Greenhouse gas emission reduction:
€1 billion up to 2010
Global “Business Travel“ Initiatives
The “Business Travel” Initiative encourages a climateconscious approach to business flights
Up-to-date conferencing technology enables
communication in a more climate-friendly way
Priority must be given to climate-friendly modes of
transport wherever possible
Goal of the “EcoFleet” Initiative: Cut worldwide CO2
emissions of the fleet by 20 % by 2012
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EcoCommercial Building
Zero-emissions and low energy office and
industry buildings
Concept adaptable to different climate zones
Integration of state-of-the art technologies
Insulation materials play a key role
Roll out in India, Thailand, Belgium and
Germany
Jatropha: Renewable raw materials
as energy suppliers
Climate change and growing world population
are challenging agriculture globally
Conflict situation: Using plants and land for
food or for energy production ?
Jatropha: A chance for sustainable biofuels supply
Baytubes - Carbon Nanotubes
Generally used as an additive to improve
specific properties (eg increasing strength,
reducing weight)
Used in plastics such as in wind turbines or
motor vehicles
Larger rotors convert more energy into electricity
Light weight vehicles consume less fuel
Added to ship coatings makes vessels faster
and reduces fuel consumption
ANZ – local activities
2008 Employee survey on environmental
sustainability
2009 B-Green initiative, Environmental Sustainability
Framework - GHG, waste, water, community
2010 Energy, waste and water audits
2010 Investigating the use of wind energy for Office
Buildings
De-lamping and movement sensors introduced
Improved / increased Recycling Timers installed
100% use of recycled paper
Reducing paper usage eg online billing and
publications; double sided printing
Employee engagement and education program
2009 Sustainability Awards and tree planting
Reduction in Air Travel and change of fleet policy
Remarkable Progress by Bayer
1990 - 2007
Worldwide CO2 emissions of
the Bayer Group were reduced
by 37%
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CSR Global Investment of EUR 48 Mio. 2008
(EUR 42 Mio. 2009)
In Australia/New Zealand
Health & Social
Mission Australia
MS Society
Spina Bifida Foundation
Auckland Society for the Protection of Animals
Science & Education
Australian Science Festival
Periodic Tables
Sponsoring German International Schools
Innovators awards (NZ)
Bayer Boost Scholarship (NZ)
Environment & Nature
Eco-Minds
B-Green program
Whangerei bird Sanctuary (NZ)
Sports & Culture
KPO Schools Concerto Competition
Auckland University Drama Society
Since 2005, Bayer ANZ has contributed
more than $500,000 to charities and
communities in Australia and New
Zealand.
Summary
Commitment to Broader
Understanding of
Sustainability
Committed Employees
Defined Targets
Cost Savings and
Business
Opportunities
Innovative Solutions
Significant Investments into
R&D, CO2 Reduction and CSR
Results
Science For A Better Life
Thank you very much for your kind attention