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Bayer: Did You Know
- Signature of Sustainability
The Bayer Pittsburgh site was named a "Signature of Sustainability" site in 2008 by the Wildlife Habitat Council. The site was one of only 21 sites in the country to receive this prestigious honor. - Corporate Lands for Learning
The Bayer Pittsburgh site is certified as a "Corporate Lands for Learning" site. Corporate Lands for Learning is a science-based environmental education program that is part of Bayer's commitment to science education. The campus was recertified in 2009 and has held this certification since 2003. - Pond Module Study Program & Wings of Wonder
The Bayer Pittsburgh site has two certified science-education programs on its campus: the Wings of Wonder program explores migratory wildlife such as birds and butterflies, and the Pond Module Study program explores the plants and wildlife that make up the pond ecosystem. - Wellness Trail
The Bayer Pittsburgh site has a one-mile wellness walking trail on its corporate campus. The trail has a high-impact route and a low-impact route. - Bayer switched to daytime cleaning, reducing energy usage, by turning off the lights at night.
- All Bayer printers default to two-sided black-and-white printing, reducing paper use by seven million sheets per year.
- Bayer took the top spot in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index in 2009, thanks to the Bayer Climate Check program, which focuses on accurately calculating emissions and then identifying reduction methods.
- The Eco-Commercial Building Team in the U.S. was set up in January 2010 to address the "Six Es" of Sustainable Building Solutions: Energy savings, Environmentally friendly materials, Emission-reducing materials, Efficiency in application, Ecology and Economics .
- Bayer Inc.'s green roof is composed of 10,000 square feet of plant life, reducing energy use and green house gas emissions by keeping heating and cooling needs at bay.
- Bayer's telepresence (videoconferencing) technology links Pittsburgh to other U.S. and global locations, reducing travel and reducing carbon emissions.
- Bayer HealthCare in Richmond, CA, brings 1,400 sheep in annually to graze on the site's open areas and remove weeds, grass and invasive plant life that would otherwise need to be mowed with gas-powered equipment or sprayed with pesticides or herbicides.
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Bayer and World Environment Day Since 2004, Bayer has joined World Environment Day in support of environmental education for children around the world, and sustainable solutions that make a difference. Learn more about the history and initiatives surrounding this special global event. » more |
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World Environment Day in North America Check out the 2010 Bayer World Environment Day News Feature. » more |
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Bayer's Sustainability Efforts in North America Learn about Bayer's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. » more |
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Multimedia Room Download videos and photos of Bayer’s U.S. Headquarters. » more |
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Bayer and UNEP Partnership Bayer is the first company in the world to enter a long-term partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the area of youth and environment. » more |
Bayer and World Environment Day
Bayer will once again sponsor the North American celebrations for World Environment Day. Washington D.C. has been named the 2012 North American host city.
Globally, Bayer is a long-time United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supporter and the first company in the world to forge a long-term partnership with UNEP in the area of youth and environment. The company began cooperating with UNEP on youth environmental projects in Asia in the late 1900s.
» Learn more about the UNEP Bayer partnership
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