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Tackling Climate Change: Taking action now for tomorrow’s generations

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).

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Tackling Climate Change: Taking action now for tomorrow’s generations

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  1. Tackling Climate Change: Taking action now for tomorrow’s generations Dr. Udo Klein Bayer Australia Ltd.

  2. 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)

  3. 1st - Charlotte Sullivan Sustainability To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Brundtland Commission, 1989

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Global “Business Travel“ Initiatives The “Business Travel” Initiative encourages a climate-conscious 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 6

  7. 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

  8. Jatropha: Renewable raw materialsas energy suppliers • Climate change and growing world populationare challenging agriculture globally • Conflict situation: Using plants and land forfood or for energy production ? • Jatropha: A chance for sustainable biofuels supply

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Remarkable Progress by Bayer Worldwide CO2 emissions of the Bayer Group were reduced by 37% 1990 - 2007 13

  12. 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.

  13. Summary Commitment to Broader Understanding of Sustainability Defined Targets Cost Savings and Business Opportunities Committed Employees Results Innovative Solutions Significant Investments into R&D, CO2 Reduction and CSR

  14. Science For A Better Life Thank you very much for your kind attention

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