Ratings, Rankings and Awards
Selected ratings, rankings and awards for Bayer’s sustainability performance
Bayer’s sustainability performance is reflected, among other things, in the ratings and rankings awarded by external stakeholders. These are an acknowledgement of our corporate and sustainability strategies, which recognize sustainable development aligned to society’s needs and objectives as the basis for our business. They are also an incentive to steadily drive forward our sustainability management.
Bayer is included in the most important sustainability indices and in investment funds that focus on companies with a policy of responsible management geared to sustainable development.
Bayer is included in the most important sustainability indices and in investment funds that focus on companies with a policy of responsible management geared to sustainable development.
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Bayer has been included in the most important sustainability index, the Dow Jones Sustainability World (DJSI World), for 2008/2009 for the tenth consecutive period.
This index is based on a Corporate Sustainability Assessment by the well-known Swiss rating agency SAM Research. SAM identifies the world's sustainability leaders on the basis of economic, ecological and social criteria. Bayer improved its scores for economic and social dimensions and held its already high ecological standards at the previous year’s level.
Inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is based on comparison with other companies in the same sector as well as fulfillment of the specific criteria in each field. The best ten percent of companies in each sector from the 2,500 major corporations listed on the Dow Jones Global Index are included in the DJSI World.
InThe Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) was launched in September 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmark. It is published and licensed by SAM in collaboration with Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Limited. The DJSI family is based on the experience of the established stock index providers Dow Jones and STOXX and SAM’s long-standing sustainability expertise. A rising number of asset managers use the indexes as an objective and professional benchmark for sustainability investments.
Bayer has been included in the most important sustainability index, the Dow Jones Sustainability World (DJSI World), for 2008/2009 for the tenth consecutive period.
This index is based on a Corporate Sustainability Assessment by the well-known Swiss rating agency SAM Research. SAM identifies the world's sustainability leaders on the basis of economic, ecological and social criteria. Bayer improved its scores for economic and social dimensions and held its already high ecological standards at the previous year’s level.
Inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is based on comparison with other companies in the same sector as well as fulfillment of the specific criteria in each field. The best ten percent of companies in each sector from the 2,500 major corporations listed on the Dow Jones Global Index are included in the DJSI World.
InThe Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) was launched in September 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmark. It is published and licensed by SAM in collaboration with Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Limited. The DJSI family is based on the experience of the established stock index providers Dow Jones and STOXX and SAM’s long-standing sustainability expertise. A rising number of asset managers use the indexes as an objective and professional benchmark for sustainability investments.
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Bayer stock has also been included in the FTSE4Good indices, a benchmark index series published by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange which was launched in 2001. FTSE, an independent company established in 1995 by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange, is one of the world’s leading providers of bond and equity indices.
Following the half-yearly review in September 2008, Bayer remains in the benchmark FTSE4Good Europe and FTSE4Good Global indices. These indices list companies with a particularly good performance in environmental protection, human rights and social standards.
In 2007, Bayer was additionally included in the newly established FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index, which lists European companies with optimal environmental management. This lists the 40 largest companies in terms of market capitalization who fulfill the FTSE4Good’s environmental protection criteria.
Bayer stock has also been included in the FTSE4Good indices, a benchmark index series published by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange which was launched in 2001. FTSE, an independent company established in 1995 by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange, is one of the world’s leading providers of bond and equity indices.
Following the half-yearly review in September 2008, Bayer remains in the benchmark FTSE4Good Europe and FTSE4Good Global indices. These indices list companies with a particularly good performance in environmental protection, human rights and social standards.
In 2007, Bayer was additionally included in the newly established FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index, which lists European companies with optimal environmental management. This lists the 40 largest companies in terms of market capitalization who fulfill the FTSE4Good’s environmental protection criteria.
Image: Best in Class - environmental and social performance Storebrand Principle Fund
The analysts of the Storebrand Principle Funds once again rated Bayer among the top companies in its sector at the start of 2007, awarding it the accolade Best in Class - Environmental and Social Performance. The company's shares are therefore eligible for inclusion in the Storebrand Principle Funds. The Storebrand Principle Funds invest in companies ranked among the top 30 percent in terms of environmental and social performance.
Storebrand introduced its first SRI (socially responsible investment) product in 1995. This was replaced by the Storebrand Principle Fund in 1997. Its analytical methods have been steadily reviewed and developed over the years and now include negative screening, a best-class-analysis and active dialogue with companies.
The analysts of the Storebrand Principle Funds once again rated Bayer among the top companies in its sector at the start of 2007, awarding it the accolade Best in Class - Environmental and Social Performance. The company's shares are therefore eligible for inclusion in the Storebrand Principle Funds. The Storebrand Principle Funds invest in companies ranked among the top 30 percent in terms of environmental and social performance.
Storebrand introduced its first SRI (socially responsible investment) product in 1995. This was replaced by the Storebrand Principle Fund in 1997. Its analytical methods have been steadily reviewed and developed over the years and now include negative screening, a best-class-analysis and active dialogue with companies.
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Bayer has been included in the Advanced Sustainable Performance Indices (ASPI) Eurozone since 2001.
For this index, the French rating Agency Vigeo and Stoxx Ltd. regularly rate the sustainability performance of the companies listed on the DJ EURO STOXX index and the top 120 are included in the ASPI.
Vigeo’s sustainability analysis covers corporate governance, human resources and human rights, the relationship to customers and suppliers, health, safety and the environment and corporate social responsibility.
Bayer has been included in the Advanced Sustainable Performance Indices (ASPI) Eurozone since 2001.
For this index, the French rating Agency Vigeo and Stoxx Ltd. regularly rate the sustainability performance of the companies listed on the DJ EURO STOXX index and the top 120 are included in the ASPI.
Vigeo’s sustainability analysis covers corporate governance, human resources and human rights, the relationship to customers and suppliers, health, safety and the environment and corporate social responsibility.
Image: Carbon Disclosure Project Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Climate Disclosure Leadership Index
In recognition of the company’s climate protection achievements, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) once again rated Bayer one of the leading companies worldwide in climate protection in 2008. It is the only European chemical and pharmaceutical company to be listed for the fourth time in a row in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, the first global climate protection index. The index ranks the world’s 500 largest listed companies on the basis of an assessment by independent experts from the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). PwC singled Bayer out as an “exemplary” company in the Leadership Index.
CDP is an independent not-for-profit organization established in 2000. Since 2004, the CDP has listed the companies with the best climate protection performance in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The ranking assesses each company's strategy on climate protection and addressing climate change, its targets for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and its achievements in this field. Key factors include the extent to which the company regards the challenges of climate protection as an opportunity for its business and seeks to minimize the climate change risks resulting from its operations. The basis for the assessment is the level of transparency of the company’s reporting. The data are compiled by CDP and analyzed by the auditing and consultancy company PricewaterhouseCoopers. The aim is to provide a basis for comparing the investment risks represented by various companies. CDP currently represents 385 international financial service providers worldwide with a managed investment volume totaling in excess of USD 57 trillion.
In recognition of the company’s climate protection achievements, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) once again rated Bayer one of the leading companies worldwide in climate protection in 2008. It is the only European chemical and pharmaceutical company to be listed for the fourth time in a row in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, the first global climate protection index. The index ranks the world’s 500 largest listed companies on the basis of an assessment by independent experts from the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). PwC singled Bayer out as an “exemplary” company in the Leadership Index.
CDP is an independent not-for-profit organization established in 2000. Since 2004, the CDP has listed the companies with the best climate protection performance in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The ranking assesses each company's strategy on climate protection and addressing climate change, its targets for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and its achievements in this field. Key factors include the extent to which the company regards the challenges of climate protection as an opportunity for its business and seeks to minimize the climate change risks resulting from its operations. The basis for the assessment is the level of transparency of the company’s reporting. The data are compiled by CDP and analyzed by the auditing and consultancy company PricewaterhouseCoopers. The aim is to provide a basis for comparing the investment risks represented by various companies. CDP currently represents 385 international financial service providers worldwide with a managed investment volume totaling in excess of USD 57 trillion.
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The independent charity “Access to Medicine Foundation” in the Netherlands was established in 2005 to improve access to sustainable health care, especially in developing countries.
In 2008 it established the Access to Medicine Index (ATM index) with support from the New York investment consultancy Innovest Strategic Value Advisors.
The ATM index measures and ranks pharmaceutical companies' activities to facilitate access to health care and especially to affordable and effective medication.
Investors are highlighting the increasing significance of environmental, social and corporate governance factors on the financial performance of the companies in which they invest. The way in which the pharmaceuticals industry responds to demands for access to medicines could have a major long-term impact on their value.
The index ranks the world’s top 20 pharmaceuticals companies to give stakeholders a stable and objective tool to measure and compare companies' endeavors to tackle the problem of access to medicines. At the same time, it aims to place the overall debate on this issue on a better footing. Bayer’s strategy and performance gained it 9th place out of the 20 companies analyzed.
For further information see external link: http://www.atmindex.org/
The independent charity “Access to Medicine Foundation” in the Netherlands was established in 2005 to improve access to sustainable health care, especially in developing countries.
In 2008 it established the Access to Medicine Index (ATM index) with support from the New York investment consultancy Innovest Strategic Value Advisors.
The ATM index measures and ranks pharmaceutical companies' activities to facilitate access to health care and especially to affordable and effective medication.
Investors are highlighting the increasing significance of environmental, social and corporate governance factors on the financial performance of the companies in which they invest. The way in which the pharmaceuticals industry responds to demands for access to medicines could have a major long-term impact on their value.
The index ranks the world’s top 20 pharmaceuticals companies to give stakeholders a stable and objective tool to measure and compare companies' endeavors to tackle the problem of access to medicines. At the same time, it aims to place the overall debate on this issue on a better footing. Bayer’s strategy and performance gained it 9th place out of the 20 companies analyzed.
For further information see external link: http://www.atmindex.org/
Environmental and sustainability reporting has a long tradition in the Bayer Group and is continually being developed. The goal is to give our stakeholders full and open information on Bayer's main strategies and activities in the area of sustainable development. Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report 2007 has received a number of awards and positive accolades. These show us that our efforts to provide business partners, stockholders, analysts, staff and the general public with clear and comprehensive information about sustainability are appreciated.
Report by the Roberts Environmental Center at McKenna College, United States: Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report is the best in the world in its sector
That was the finding of a study recently published by the prestigious Roberts Environmental Center at McKenna College in Claremont (CA), United States, which looked at sustainability reports from a total of 29 chemical companies, including the world's ten biggest. The report is based on the Pacific Sustainability Index (PSI), which the institute uses to evaluate companies’ environmental and sustainability on the basis of six categories.
Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report 2006 and its website are the best in the world according to the Roberts Environmental Center, one of the world leaders in the analysis of corporate sustainability reporting.
The report reflects how the Bayer Group is able to harmonize ecological and economic requirements and corporate social responsibility. It highlights that Bayer has prioritized sustainability in its activities for many years. The study reports that the company is continuing its efforts to combine ecological efficiency with market interests. The latest example of Bayer’s commitment to sustainable development is the “Bayer Climate Program”, which was introduced at the end of 2007.
Further information: external link: http://www.roberts.cmc.edu/
Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report 2006 and its website are the best in the world according to the Roberts Environmental Center, one of the world leaders in the analysis of corporate sustainability reporting.
The report reflects how the Bayer Group is able to harmonize ecological and economic requirements and corporate social responsibility. It highlights that Bayer has prioritized sustainability in its activities for many years. The study reports that the company is continuing its efforts to combine ecological efficiency with market interests. The latest example of Bayer’s commitment to sustainable development is the “Bayer Climate Program”, which was introduced at the end of 2007.
Further information: external link: http://www.roberts.cmc.edu/
CorporateRegister.com Reporting Award 2007 for Bayer’s report: accolade based on readers’ assessments
Bayer was honored with the 2007 award from the Internet platform CorporateRegister.com in the category “Transparency and Credibility”. In an international online poll of more than 20,000 people, Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report was rated as having the highest credibility among 156 sustainability reports by global companies. This was announced by online service-provider CorporateRegister.com, the organizer of the poll, which is the first independent global survey of its kind. This Internet platform manages the world’s largest directory of sustainability reports, currently containing in excess of 16,000 reports by more than 4,000 companies from 105 countries. You can find further information about the CorporateRegister.com ranking on the Internet at: external link: www.corporateregister.com/crra
IÖW ranking of sustainability reports
The Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) and the corporate association future e.V. has been assessing the content and communications quality of corporate reporting by Germany’s 150 largest companies since 1994.
The basis is a specially developed set of 48 social, ecological, business and communications criteria. Bayer's Sustainable Development Report 2006 was awarded seventh place in the 2007 ranking.
The basis is a specially developed set of 48 social, ecological, business and communications criteria. Bayer's Sustainable Development Report 2006 was awarded seventh place in the 2007 ranking.
Double accolade for Bayer at the Econ Awards
In November 2007 Bayer received the Econ gold award for its website www.bayer.de and the silver award for its Sustainable Development Report. These new awards, presented by the Econ publishing house and Handelsblatt newspaper, single out outstanding achievements in corporate communications. The Econ Awards’ independent jury judged more than 300 entries from 130 participants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report was singled out because it combines the objectivity of corporate reporting with an emotionally appealing layout. Bayer’s website impressed the jury principally because of its clear structure, informative content and use of the latest technologies.
Bayer’s Sustainable Development Report was singled out because it combines the objectivity of corporate reporting with an emotionally appealing layout. Bayer’s website impressed the jury principally because of its clear structure, informative content and use of the latest technologies.