Raspberry field

Sustainability Initiatives

BayWa's sustainability initiatives at a glance

Sustainability initiatives in BayWa's segments form the basis for effective change. They are closely linked to the respective business activities. Targeted measures promote innovation, reduce negative impacts on the environment and society, and develop sustainable solutions for customers and partners.

Here you will find an overview of BayWa's most important sustainability initiatives in each field of action.

Initiatives in the field of action: Value Creation

Here you will find an overview of BayWa's most important sustainability initiatives in each field of action.

Grain field at sunset

Agriculture & Nutrition

BayWa continues to develop ideas for climate-resilient agriculture.
Construction site

Building & Housing

BayWa offers solutions for energy-efficient construction and renovation.
Road through the woods

Electricity, Heating & Mobility

With its subsidiary BayWa r.e., BayWa connects renewable energies to the grid and makes a contribution to the energy transition.

Initiatives in the field of action: Environment & Environment

Sheep next to an Agri-PV

Eco-solar Biotope Pöchlarn

The biotope combines solar panels with biodiversity areas and tests various agricultural photovoltaic models.
Tomatos

Climate-friendly Tomato Production

In New Zealand, a bioenergy plant is being built that converts food waste into energy and supplies biofertilizer and heat.
Irrigation test fields

VariableRain

With the help of “VariableRain”, farmers can keep an eye on the individual water requirements of their plants.
Wheatfield

Initiative Cefetra Ecosystem Services

A Cefetra Ecosystem Services program rewards farmers for significant improvements in carbon emissions, soil health, water management and biodiversity.
Apple

Climate-resilient fruit production

The aim of the program is to develop apple and pear varieties that are adapted to growing areas with high temperatures.
Residential complex

Future-oriented living

New standards for intergenerational living: The foundation stone for the “NOVUM” construction project in Burgkirchen a.d. Alz.
Residential complex

The Multi Park Schrobenhausen

Building is not just building - a construction project in Schrobenhausen is proof of this. 
Windmill

Renewable Energies: BayWa r.e.

With the claim “r.e.think energy” - rethinking energy, the company is active worldwide.
Floating PV

Floating PV

This solar park generates enough electricity to supply around 7,200 households.
Agri PV

Agri PV

The modules provide good climatic conditions for the plants as well as protection from extreme weather events.
BMS-Charger

BayWa Mobility Solutions

BayWa Mobility Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary of BayWa AG, is driving forward CO2-optimized mobility solutions.
Tectrol products

Waste Oil as a Recycled Product

Up to 90% CO2 savings: BayWa adds new re:source recycling line to its lubricant portfolio.

Initiatives in the field of action: Employees

Mechatronics technician in workshop

Health & Safety

Healthy employees in a safe working environment: this is important to us. 
Trainees

Career: Do What Really Matters

Together, we do what is really important – which is why the contribution of every single employee counts. 
Hands form a heart

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

BayWa does not tolerate discrimination against employees.

Initiatives in the frea of action: Society

Kids

BayWa Foundation

With the BayWa Foundation, BayWa is actively shaping the transformation to a sustainable society.

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