- COVID-19 pandemic impacting business activities (reduced demand, postponed treatments, supply chain disruptions)
- Challenging market environment and negative currency effects reducing growth expectations in agriculture
- Glyphosate, PCB, dicamba, and Essure™ litigations
- Increased competition in seed and crop protection industry
- Regulatory changes impacting product sales and use
- Risks associated with innovation (new therapy platforms, business model development)
- Difficulties in recruiting and retaining specialized employees
- Risks related to IT systems (cyberattacks, data breaches)
- Liquidity and credit risks
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices
Bayer AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Bayer AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.58 million tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.01 million tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.57 million tCO2e; Scope 3: 8.86 million tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.58 million tCO2e
2020
Renewable Energy
6.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
57 million m3
2020
Waste
937.0K tons
2020
Energy Use
35.9K MWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.01 million tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.57 million tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.86 million tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.58 million tCO2e |
| 2019 | 12-15m tons/year (CO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 0.18 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (4.8% reduction)
- Reduced emissions by 0.99 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (11.2% reduction) in categories relevant to Scope 3 Science Based Target
- Offset 0.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions through climate protection certificates
- Achieved goal of ensuring that 100% of sites in water-scarce areas have a water management system
- Reduced total water use to 57 million cubic meters (2019: 59 million cubic meters)
- Reduced total quantity of industrial and mixed wastewater to 25 million cubic meters (2019: 26 million cubic meters)
- Reduced hazardous waste to 305,000 metric tons (2019: 316,000 metric tons)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by the end of 2029
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 12.3% by 2029
- Achieve climate neutrality in own operations by 2030
- Empower 100 million smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries by 2030
- Provide access to modern contraception for 100 million women in low- and middle-income countries by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero emissions in entire value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and environmental protectionAccess to health careSustainable food supplyProduct stewardshipBusiness ethicsInnovationHuman rights