Supplier Code of Conduct

Bayer Supplier Code of Conduct: Setting Sustainability Standards

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Bayer's Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) establishes the essential social, ecological, and ethical standards expected from all suppliers and subcontractors.
Sustainability is at the heart of Bayer's corporate strategy, reflecting our core values and operational practices. Guided by our mission of “Health for all, Hunger for none,” we are committed to promoting inclusive growth and responsible resource management to enhance the well-being of people and the planet.

Commitment to Sustainability

Bayer demonstrates its dedication to sustainable practices by supporting a variety of global organizations, conventions, declarations, and initiatives that align with our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our commitment includes adherence to:

  • The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on Human Rights, Labor, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.
  • The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
  • The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

International Standards

The Bayer Supplier Code of Conduct is grounded in a comprehensive framework of international standards, including:

The UNGC, the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UNGPs, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the UN Convention Against Corruption, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Expectations of our suppliers, third-party providers, and subcontractors:

We expect all suppliers, third-party suppliers, and subcontractors to familiarize themselves with the Supplier Code of Conduct and our expectations regarding: Ethics, Labor & Human Rights, Health & Safety, Climate & Environment, Quality and Governance & Management Systems.

Bayer’s Supplier Code of Conduct

The principles expressed in Bayer’s Supplier Code of Conduct comprise an important component of supplier selection and evaluation. Moreover, we expect our suppliers to replicate these standards further down the supply chain. Bayer’s Supplier Code of Conduct is therefore made available to our suppliers with the goal of strengthening our mutual understanding of how sustainability should be practiced in day-to-day business.

Bayer’s Supplier Code of Conduct 2022 version

Supplier Code of Conduct Guidance

To help our suppliers practice sustainability in their daily business, we have developed a “Supplier Code of Conduct Guidance,” which is based on the Supplier Code of Conduct. This document aims to provide concrete examples of good practices and benchmarks which suppliers can use, and references such as the regulatory framework and standards governing Bayer’s sustainability efforts.