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Bayer AG

Common Name
Bayer
Country
Germany
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
87,757
Ticker
BAYN
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Bayer AG is a global life science company headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, with a focus on healthcare and agriculture. It operates through three primary segments: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health...

Bayer's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Bayer conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)20252024
Total Waste Generated
969,000a
1,021,000a
Total Waste Recovered
674,930a
657,320a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
271,880a
287,780a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
97,050a
125,210a
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a. Bayer's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into Bayer's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Bayer generated a total of 969,000metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 69.65% of Bayer's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Bayer's Waste Recovery Rate

70%

How much of Bayer's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Bayer reported a total waste generation of 969,000 metric tonnes, of which 69.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Bayer is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Bayer reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, Bayer's total waste generation has decreased by 5.09%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Bayer's waste recovery rate increased by 8.19%.a

Bayer’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202420250300 k600 k900 k1.2 Mtonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Bayer’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Bayer generated a total of 969,000 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 28.06% of Bayer's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.71.94% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Bayer’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202420250300 k600 k900 k1.2 Mtonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Radioactive Waste Generated

How Bayer reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2025, Bayer's total waste generation has decreased by 5.09%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Since 2025, Bayer's hazardous waste generation has remained relatively stable, showing no significant increase or decrease compared to the previous year.a

Overall, Bayer's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a

How does Bayer treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Bayer reported that 271,880 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 28.06% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 27.62% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a

Breakdown of Bayer's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(20.3%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.8%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(10.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(61.9%)
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