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The Sustainability Council of Bayer
An independent external Sustainability Council advises the Board of Management of Bayer AG and other functions within the company in all sustainability matters.
Tasks of the Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council helps Bayer further develop the sustainability elements of its business strategy and provides guidance on the contribution that Bayer can make with its research and development. It independently examines the progress made by Bayer in the implementation of its sustainability targets. The Council also promotes cooperation with networks in the areas of society, education, industry and politics.
"We set ourselves ambitious quantitative sustainability targets to be achieved by 2030, focused especially on environmental aspects as well as on women, smallholder farmers, and people in underserved regions. I am very proud that we were able to gain the services of such recognized experts for our Council, with tremendous knowledge and experience concerning precisely these objectives."
In order to perform their work, the members of the Sustainability Council receive access to relevant documents and experts within the company. The Sustainability Council convenes once a year in person and several times virtually for deliberations and reports annually on the progress of its work. Often, members of the Board of Management also attend these meetings. The Sustainability Council members also collaborate directly with Bayer’s experts and teams in dedicated project meetings. The Council reports annually on the progress of its work.