Science For A Better Life

Tackling Climate Change:

Taking action now for tomorrow’s generationsDr. Udo Klein

Bayer Australia Ltd.

Business Areas

Today, 108,400 employees (over 850 in ANZ)

2009 Sales: EUR 31.2 bn (A$724 million in ANZ)

Global R&D expenditures: EUR 2.7 bn (9% of sales)

Founded by Friedrich Bayer in 1863

Sustainability

To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.Brundtland Commission, 1989

1st - Charlotte Sullivan

Sustainability means more than Climate Protection

Protection of the Global Environment

Economical Stability

Social Responsibility & Stability

Work & Education

Peace, Health Care, Food & Water Supply

Sustainability of Resources

Ambitious Targets

Bayer MaterialScience

Reduction of specific greenhouse gas emissions by 25%

Bayer CropScience:

Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 15%

Bayer HealthCare:

Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 5%

Investments into Greenhouse gas emission reduction:

€1 billion up to 2010

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Global “Business Travel“ Initiatives

The “Business Travel” Initiative encourages a climate-conscious approach to business flights

Up-to-date conferencing technology enables communication in a more climate-friendly way

Priority must be given to climate-friendly modes of transport wherever possible

Goal of the “EcoFleet” Initiative: Cut worldwide CO2 emissions of the fleet by 20 % by 2012

EcoCommercial Building

Zero-emissions and low energy office and industry buildings

Concept adaptable to different climate zones

Integration of state-of-the art technologies

Insulation materials play a key role

Roll out in India, Thailand, Belgium and Germany

Jatropha: Renewable raw materialsas energy suppliers

Climate change and growing world populationare challenging agriculture globally

Conflict situation: Using plants and land forfood or for energy production ?

Jatropha: A chance for sustainable biofuels supply

Baytubes - Carbon Nanotubes

Generally used as an additive to improve specific properties (eg increasing strength, reducing weight)

Used in plastics such as in wind turbines or motor vehicles

Larger rotors convert more energy into electricity

Light weight vehicles consume less fuel

Added to ship coatings makes vessels faster and reduces fuel consumption

ANZ – local activities

2008 Employee survey on environmental sustainability

2009 B-Green initiative, Environmental Sustainability Framework - GHG, waste, water, community

2010 Energy, waste and water audits

2010 Investigating the use of wind energy for Office Buildings

De-lamping and movement sensors introduced

Improved / increased Recycling Timers installed

100% use of recycled paper

Reducing paper usage eg online billing and publications; double sided printing

Employee engagement and education program

2009 Sustainability Awards and tree planting

Reduction in Air Travel and change of fleet policy

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Remarkable Progress by Bayer

Worldwide CO2 emissions of

the Bayer Group were reduced

by 37%

1990 - 2007

CSR Global Investment of EUR 48 Mio. 2008(EUR 42 Mio. 2009)

In Australia/New Zealand

Health & SocialMission AustraliaMS SocietySpina Bifida FoundationAuckland Society for the Protection of Animals

Science & EducationAustralian Science FestivalPeriodic TablesSponsoring German International SchoolsInnovators awards (NZ)Bayer Boost Scholarship (NZ)

Environment & NatureEco-MindsB-Green programWhangerei bird Sanctuary (NZ)

Sports & CultureKPO Schools Concerto CompetitionAuckland University Drama Society

Since 2005, Bayer ANZ has contributed

more than $500,000$500,000 to charities and communities in Australia and New

Zealand.

Since 2005, Bayer ANZ has contributed

more than $500,000$500,000 to charities and communities in Australia and New

Zealand.

Summary

Commitment to Broader Understanding of

Sustainability

Defined Targets

Innovative Solutions

Cost Savings and Business

Opportunities

Committed Employees

Results

Significant Investments into R&D, CO2 Reduction and CSR

Science For A Better Life

Thank you very much for your kind attention