Bayer reports comprehensive climate data with 21.9% Scope 1&2 reductions and SBTi-validated targets, but faces systematic controversies: 170,000+ Roundup lawsuits, $11B settlements, an OECD deforestation complaint, and glyphosate biodiversity damage. Emissions trajectory is inconsistent, Scope 3 gaps remain, and reliance on offsets undermines net-zero credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (1/10, 4/10).
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Among the 8 major chemicals brands we've scored, Bayer is tied =4th of 8, with 1 other.
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Bayer is a multinational pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and chemical company headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. With 92,815 employees and €47.6B revenue (FY2023), it ranks among the world's largest life sciences corporations, operating across crop science, pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and industrial chemicals.
Peer agrochemical and chemical producer with similar water contamination and biodiversity allegations
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View breakdown →Large multinational with history of environmental liabilities and lobbying controversies across sectors
View breakdown →Consumer-facing multinational with supply chain emissions gaps and settlement history
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