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Bayer is contributing to environmental protection with its oxygen depolarized cathode technology. Pictured: Michael Kesselheim sets the NaOH intake to the element.
"Sustainability Yearbook 2012"

Bayer One of Just Three Chemical Companies Worldwide to Receive Gold Class

Davos. Bayer's commitment to sustainability has gained special recognition: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the rating agency SAM and the auditors KPMG presented their Sustainability Yearbook 2012, which named Bayer as the best German chemical company and one of only three enterprises in the sector worldwide to be awarded Gold Class, the highest seal of quality.  » more
At an altitude of nearly 3,500 meters, the colorful Bayer Cross shone out across the Swiss Alps recently. The 350 meter wide projection is the largest Bayer Cross in the world. (Photo: Thomas Senf)
In Switzerland

Largest Bayer Cross in the World Shines across the Alps

Zurich. At an altitude of nearly 3,500 meters, the colorful Bayer Cross shone across the Swiss Alps recently. Light artist Gerry Hofstetter projected the 350 meter wide company logo onto the north face of the Jungfrau mountain to mark the centenary of the Jungfrau cogwheel railway. Bayer has been involved in scientific projects in schools, the development of energy-saving technologies and visionary cultural initiatives in Switzerland since 1954. » more
Cotton is one of the key crops at Bayer CropScience. Pictured: Farmer Tony Salcido and Sally Clayshulte (BCS) collect data on plants in a cotton field before harvesting in Arizona, USA.
In the USA

TwinLink Cotton Technology Receives Full Authorization

Monheim. Bayer CropScience is pleased to announce that it has received registration from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its TwinLink technology for cotton in the USA. The EPA registration completes the federal regulatory authorization of this technology in the US. » more
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Using carbon dioxide for synthesis helps to conserve resources.
Bayer MaterialScience at UTECH 2012

Building Blocks for Efficient Climate Protection

Maastricht. Bayer MaterialScience will be presenting a range of products, applications and process technologies linked to innovative and sustainable developments for polyurethanes at UTECH 2012 in Maastricht, Netherlands, from April 17 - 19. A focus of the presentation at Stand 1450 is climate protection, as Bayer MaterialScience is constantly developing new solutions for saving energy, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and conserving oil and other natural resources. » more
Strategy
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Sandra Peterson, CEO of Bayer CropScience
2012 World Economic Forum

BCS Committed to the "New Vision for Agriculture" Initiative

Davos. The private sector is committed to play a strong role in transforming agriculture to address urgent global needs, said Sandra Peterson, Chief Executive Officer of Bayer CropScience, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Through our work with stakeholders across the food value chain, we are uniquely positioned to understand evolving trends and challenges, to connect the dots and drive new solutions." » more
BNC TV
International Press Conference in Shanghai
Bayer Plans Further Expansion in Asia
Centennial of Bayer’s Japanese Subsidiary
Bayer Plans Continued Growth in Japan
Factory of the Future
Bayer and TU Dortmund University Open the INVITE Research Center
Numerous Events Around the World
Great Response to Safety Day
Agriculture
BNC TV: How People in Megacities Are Fed
Solar Plane at the Green Week
BNC TV: Flying with Solar Power
Christian Wulff Visits Wuppertal
German President Praises Bayer for Life-saving Discovery
Sustainable Development Report 2010
Bayer Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development
New Process
BNC TV: Plastics Production with Carbon Dioxide
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
"Our goal is to make Bayer a world-class innovative company"
Panorama
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Bayer CEO Dr. Marijn Dekkers receives the Prince’s clasp from Cologne Carnival Prince Marcus II.
Summit Meeting at Bayer Headquarters

Cologne Triumvirate Visits CEO Marijn Dekkers

Leverkusen. Dr. Marijn Dekkers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG, said it was a wonderful surprise that was great fun for everybody when he welcomed "Prince" Marcus II. (Marcus Gottschalk), "Peasant" Thorsten (Thorsten Schmidt) and "Virgin" Olivia (Dr. Oliver von Rosenberg), the members of the triumvirate chosen to lead this year's Cologne Carnival, plus their entourage to company headquarters in Leverkusen. The visit stimulated plenty of interest among the workforce.  » more
Around the world
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Cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony
Interventional Franchise

BHC Expands Research and Manufacturing Capabilities

Minneapolis. Bayer HealthCare has announced that it has opened a new, expanded facility for the Interventional franchise within its Medical Care’s Radiology and Interventional business. Located at its Coon Rapids headquarters site, the new facility features new research and development laboratories as well as manufacturing clean rooms. » more
Sports
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Christian vom Lehn from SV Bayer Wuppertal
German Swimming Federation Rankings

Bayer Athletes Are Tops

Wuppertal. Bayer swimmers are among the best water sports athletes in Germany: The 2011 rankings by the German Swimming Federation (DSV) have nine SG Bayer Wuppertal/Uerdingen/Dormagen swimmers (male and female) ranked in the top three in their age groups on the classic 50-meter long course. Most prominent among them is Christian vom Lehn. The 19-year-old breaststroke specialist from SV Bayer Wuppertal is among Germany’s top athletes and justifiably hopeful of earning a berth in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. » more
Innovation
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At the inauguration in Dormagen
EUR 5 Million Investment

Bayer MaterialScience Commissions Technical Center

Leverkusen. Bayer MaterialScience has commissioned a new technical center for the development of isocyanate production processes at Chempark Dormagen. The research center was erected in just under a year with an investment of EUR 5 million.  » more
Dialogue
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Great Success

Top Placings for Bayer Communications

San Diego/Berlin/New York. Bayer Communications has been honored with several international prizes over the past few days. In San Diego, the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) awarded its highest prize, Platinum, to "research", the Bayer scientific magazine. » more
Around the world
Innovation Talks
Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Meets Bayer Leaders
Turku. High level discussions in the far north: Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Jyri Häkämies met with Senior Bayer Representative for the Country Group Nordic Oliver Rittgen and Head of Supply Center Turku Peter Essen recently to discuss ways to promote innovation and growth in the country. » more
Honorary Investment Advisor
Bayer Contributes to the Board of Investment Fair in Thailand
Nonthaburi. How can an environment more conducive to investment be created in Thailand? This and other questions were addressed by top executives of Bayer and other leading global companies invited to be Honorary Investment Advisors (HIA) to the Thai Board of Investment (BOI). At the center of discussions was Thailand’s next 5-year investment promotion strategy. » more
Advancing Sustainability
Pittsburgh Site Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Pittsburgh. As part of Bayer’s mission to advance sustainability, the Pittsburgh campus has installed an electric vehicle charging station. Employees with Chevy Volts or Nissan Leafs will now be able to recharge their vehicles for free.  » more
Swiss of the Year
Founders of Solar Impulse Honored
Zurich. André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard are "Swiss of the Year 2011". As "pioneers of aviation for the first successful European flight with a solar airplane", the founders of Solar Impulse have been awarded the SwissAward in the category Society. » more
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