Sustainability Initiatives
BayWa's Most Important Sustainability Initiatives at a Glance
Since 2016, the company has aligned its goals with the global sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs). In 2020, it was selected by the United Nations and Bloomberg as one of the "50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders" worldwide. Here you will find an overview of BayWa's most important sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability Initiatives in the Area of Action: Value Creation
The responsible treatment of people, the environment and animal welfare is a cornerstone of BayWa's self-image. BayWa also assumes economic, ecological and social responsibility along its supply chains. After all, sustainable action is an essential building block for the company's continued successful development. To ensure responsible procurement, BayWa scrutinizes its supply chains and implements appropriate measures. In doing so, it always works on an equal footing with its business partners.
Click on one of the three business units to get an overview of the initiatives in the area of value creation.
Sustainability Initiatives in the Area of Action: Climate & Environment
As a globally active company in the fields of agriculture and food, construction and housing, as well as electricity, heating and mobility, BayWa has an impact on the environment and the climate through its business activities. The company aims to reduce negative effects as far as possible and contribute to protecting the basis of life, for example with its climate strategy and forward-looking environmental management.
BayWa has a significant lever for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the area of transportation and logistics. In addition to climate and energy, it has also defined water, ecosystems and biodiversity as core topics in its new sustainability strategy.
Sustainability Initiatives in the Area of Action: Employees
Uns sind gesunde Mitarbeiter in einem sicheren Arbeitsumfeld wichtig. Dafür sorgt unser EH&S-Team (Environment, Health, Safety). Darüber hinaus übernehmen wir Verantwortung entlang der Wertschöpfungskette und legen Wert auf Vielfalt. Mehr dazu können Sie hier nachlesen.
Sustainability Initiatives in the Area of Action: Society
For BayWa, its economic success is firmly linked to its obligation to assume responsibility as a social player beyond its core business and to get involved in charitable causes. BayWa wants to play an active role in shaping the transformation to a sustainable society.
The focus here is on imparting knowledge and raising awareness on topics such as nutrition, the environment and energy. The company bundles its commitment in the BayWa Foundation, and there are also other projects, particularly at the subsidiaries.
