Sustainability

Global challenges

BayWa is a company with international operations and a broad-based portfolio in the energy, agriculture and building materials sectors. As a project manager and provider of solutions, BayWa serves the basic human needs for food, energy, warmth and mobility. But these basic needs can only be met in the long term if they are in harmony with the environment and human rights. BayWa is aware of this responsibility and aims to develop sustainable solutions along the entire value chain. For BayWa, doing business responsibly means it will be fit for the future and at the same time offers business and growth opportunities.

Sustainability strategy

The responsible treatment of people and natural resources is firmly anchored in BayWa AG's corporate activities and self-concept. Economic success is only possible in the long term if we also assume responsibility for the social and ecological impact of our actions.

Ratings & rankings

BayWa AG is an international trailblazer in the trade sector when it comes to implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures. This status has repeatedly earned the company positive recognition from rating agencies. External ratings provide orientation on sustainability performance, which ultimately makes them a crucial factor in financing and investment decisions.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance plays an important role for BayWa because the Group makes use of a variety of sustainable financing instruments. After issuing a €500 million green bond in 2019, BayWa took out a €1.7 billion ESG-linked syndicated loan and placed a €350 million ESG-linked bonded loan in the financial year 2021.