Bayer AG
Bayer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Bayer completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Bayer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bayer's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bayer amounted to 3,530,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bayer decreased by 0.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Bayer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bayer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bayer were 1,880,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Bayer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bayer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayer's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bayer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Bayer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Bayer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,080,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,650,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Bayer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bayer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bayer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bayer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Bayer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Bayer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Bayer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bayer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Bayer reported 8,380,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Bayer includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Bayer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bayer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bayer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,380,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 96.89% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.11% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Bayer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bayer's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayer's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bayer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bayer disclose?
In 2024, Bayer reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Bayer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Bayer's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,870,000 tCO₂e (70.13%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 640,000 tCO₂e (7.65%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 600,000 tCO₂e (7.17%)
Bayer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bayer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Bayer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,880,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 48,499 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 38.76 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Bayer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bayer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Bayer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 38.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.68, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Bayer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Bayer ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Bayer among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Bayer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bayer reported a total carbon footprint of 11,910,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.44% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Bayer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 70.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.79%.a