Sustainability & responsibility

BayWa takes responsibility

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. BayWa is actively shaping the transformation to a sustainable society by acting transparently, promoting networking opportunities and championing forward-looking ideas and topics. You can find out all about our sustainability strategy and specific measures in the Sustainability Report.

25.04.2024

Sustainability Report 2023

BayWa's 10th Sustainability Report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's progress and initiatives in the area of sustainability. It highlights Group-wide data and projects from all fully consolidated companies.

14.3 MB / PDF

Sustainability Strategy 2030

Since 2016, the company has aligned its goals with the global sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs). In 2020, it was selected by the United Nations and Bloomberg as one of the "50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders" worldwide. The four fields of action of the Sustainability Strategy 2030 provide the framework for BayWa's sustainability work:

Value creation: sustainable procurement, sustainable products and solutions, product stewardship, circular economy
Environment & climate: climate and energy, ecosystems and biodiversity, water
Employees: sustainability culture, occupational health and safety, inclusion and diversity, learning and development, remuneration and incentives
Society: actively shaping sustainability, awareness of sustainable living

Value creation

BayWa lives its responsibility for sustainability along the entire value chain. In doing so, it aims to ensure responsible procurement and protect human rights and the environment in its supply chains. With innovative products and services as well as its comprehensive range of advice and solutions, it supports customers and partners in successfully implementing the requirements of sustainable business - both ecologically and socially as well as economically. At the same time, BayWa aims to make its product portfolio sustainable and promote the transition to a circular economy.

Environment & climate

BayWa is committed to a healthy planet by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources and acting in a way that protects the environment and biodiversity. In doing so, the company also goes beyond its own borders and considers the value chain in relevant environmental aspects. The Group-wide BayWa climate strategy, which is embedded in the sustainability strategy, pursues goals to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Employees

BayWa creates a working environment for its employees that is respectful and diverse and actively promotes good, healthy and safe working conditions. BayWa supports and empowers its employees in the development and expansion of skills and competencies that enable them to act in a networked and sustainable business world.

Society

BayWa is actively shaping the transformation to a sustainable society by acting transparently, promoting networking opportunities and championing forward-looking ideas and topics. It shares its knowledge and raises society's awareness of sustainable living through educational projects.

Sustainability report

BayWa publishes a sustainability report every year. In it, you can find out more about the sustainability strategy and the sustainability goals. The report also provides information on specific measures and projects that BayWa implements in order to achieve its goals. You can download the current sustainability report and the reports from previous years here.

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