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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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International Children’s Painting Competition
Where can you find a global social program that unites art, science and education? Look no further than the 19th International Children’s Painting Competition, an annual event sponsored by Bayer Corporation, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Nikon Corporation.World Environment Day in Toronto sets the stage for this year’s exciting competition, and the theme "Life in the Forest". Children between the ages of six and 14-years-old are invited to illustrate their personal views on this theme. Also, On June 6, 2011, Bayer will sponsor youth programs at Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works environmental education center. The programs will include the opening of a special exhibition of the ICPC, which will feature artworks created by Canadian and American students.
“There are many ways for today’s children to learn about the environment and the world they will be inheriting sooner rather than later,” said Amy Fraenkel, Director of UNEP's Regional Office for North America. “Our partnership with Bayer Corporation in North America is helping us to create a global community of young environmental stewards who will take what they learn and begin using it in very concrete ways.”
2011 marks Bayer’s 8th year as sponsor.
“At Bayer, two of our key corporate social responsibility goals are to help today's students become science literate and more environmentally aware. Art is a powerful tool that, by harnessing children’s creativity, can help us accomplish both goals,” said Greg Babe, President and CEO of Bayer Corporation. “Through our partnership with the UNEP, we’re able to reach students who may not be inclined to study science, encourage them to learn more about environmental issues and then provide them with an opportunity to community.”
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