Our Commitment to Sustainability

We’re committed to a world in which biodiversity thrives in harmony with humankind. Where hunger and climate change are terms relegated to history books. Where farms are more sustainable, consisting of plants that are more adaptive and resilient, to help increase economic prosperity for all families and their communities. In short, where agriculture is part of the solution to many of the planet’s biggest challenges. Learn more about our commitments to sustainable agriculture here

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Content from this campaign

Environment

How Thinking Short Could Help Sustainably Weather Climate Change
Human behavior – especially our emissions of greenhouse gases – has played a major factor in the global warming trend over the last century.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation Beneath Our Feet
The world’s soils are disappearing, which is why farmers are finding ways to work with beneficial bacteria to help crops and entire ecosystems thrive together.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Listening to the Land
A consistent concern I’ve heard from many farmers over the world is that the general public doesn’t fully understand the business of agriculture, or the steps being taken to protect the environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Grao Direto and Bayer Collaborate to Expand the Reach and Impact of Sustainable Practices in Grain Trading
Grão Direto, the largest digital platform for grain trading in Latin America, developed in collaboration with Bayer the introduction of the “Sustainable Practices Badge” on its digital marketplace.

Environment

Keeping Carbon in Check
Agriculture is taking two complementary approaches to address climate change: reducing carbon emissions and pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and into the soil where it benefits crops and entire ecosystems.

Environment

Mitigating Climate Change: A Carbon Zero Future for Agriculture
We have the capability – and responsibility – to develop climate-smart solutions and trigger farmers’ adoption by creating innovative business models that benefit farmers, tackle climate change, and drive towards a carbon-zero future for agriculture.

Environment

Water Quality Is a Big Concern; With a Microscopic Solution
From our families to our pets to the wildlife that surrounds our homes, all life on Earth is made possible by water. That’s an obvious fact. But here’s a less obvious one: Did you know that 70% of freshwater is used by the Agriculture sector?

Environment

Can You Picture a Carbon-Neutral Farm? We Can.
Climate change has us all reimagining our relationship with carbon. But farmers have an even bigger stake in the conversation than most. How will the farm of the future help us deliver on our current commitments—and get closer to carbon-neutral?

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer Launches Its Decarbonization Program for Agriculture in Europe
Bayer announced the European launch of its global Carbon Initiative. The main goal is the decarbonization of the food value chain focusing on farmers’ activities for a more resilient and sustainable food system. It brings together farmers and food value chain players to explore future reward structures for farmers implementing new carbon reduction practices and thus contributing to the Green Deal objectives of the European Commission.

Innovation & Technology

Stronger Soil Equals a Healthier Ecosystem
Just like the air we breathe or the water we drink, soil needs to be protected. The right soil composition allows roots to perform their function properly. \

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  3. Team Bayer
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  6. Innovation
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