Bayer Thai Sustainable Development Report 2008-2009

2008-2009 

Bayer Thai 

Sustainable Development Report

Contents 

Message from the Minister of Industry 2 

Foreword 4 

About the Report 5 

Bayer Thai at a Glance 6 

Bayer Group: Sustainability Strategy and Management 8 

Sustainable Development Management 11 

ë Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality (HSEQ) Management Systems 

ë Our Principles of Business Conduct 

ë Sustainable Procurement Management 

ë Awards and Recognition 

Economic Responsibility 18 

Ecological Responsibility 22 

ë Environmental Protection 

ë Ecological Indicators 

Employees 28 

ë Staff Health and Wellbeing a Top Priority 

ë Occupational Health and Safety 

Corporate Social Responsibility 32 

ë Bayer as Good Corporate Citizen 

ë Community Relations 

Glossary 38

2008-2009 Bayer Thai 

Sustainable Development Report 

Message from the Minister of Industry 

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Message 

From 

H.E. Mr. Chaiwuti Bannawat 

Minister of Industry 

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The industrial sector is highly essential for the countryûs 

economic and social developments, evidenced by the continuing 

expansion of the industrial sectorûs investment which goes hand in 

hand with the countryûs infrastructure development projects and the 

availability of the skilled labor forces within the country. These factors 

are the driving forces behind the overall impressive economic growth 

and stability of Thailand which is one of the economically strong 

countries in Southeast Asia. Many new innovative enterprises are 

created in support of enhancing the productive capacity. They also 

boost up competitiveness in the fast-growing international trade 

forum. Therefore, the sustainable development of the industrial sector 

must take into account the environmental and health protection 

measures being carried out by every sector involved. 

Given the fact that the Ministry of Industry is the main official 

authority in supporting and regulating the industrial sector, it has 

emphasized the national industrial policy of encouraging sustainable 

development on the part of the industrial enterprises. Such policy aims 

to uphold the well-integrated and up-to-standard national industrial 

guidelines and criteria. It also covers the principle of health and 

environmental management standard. In addition, such national policy 

seeks to promote the development of the quality of industrial outputs, 

the effective usage of energy, and the reduction of environmental hazard 

emission to the ecological system.

It is with my great pleasure to share with Bayer Thai Companyûs 

experience as an example of industrial enterprise that has shown 

dedication and determination to undertake projects which are beneficial 

to social, health, environmental aspects. Bayer Thai has aimed to 

increase its productivity with the mission of promoting the social and 

environmental protection responsibilities which corresponds to the 

international sustainable development principle. Such principle is in 

line with the current policy of the Ministry of Industry. It is proven 

that Bayer Thai has actively participated in many projects launched 

by the Ministry of Industry; for example, Standard for Corporate Social 

Responsibility (CSR-DIW). Bayer Thai has been awarded in 2009 

the Prime Minister Industry Award for the best company on Safety 

Management Category and Good Governance for Environmental 

Management. 

I would like to take this gracious opportunity to congratulate 

on the great success in preparing the 2008-09 Sustainable Development 

Report under the Bayerûs Values and Leadership principles. I wish 

Bayer Thai a very great successful business undertakings in the Royal 

Kingdom of Thailand in order to uphold the sustainable development 

principle in many years to come. 

Chaiwuti Bannawat 

Minister of Industry 

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Foreword 

Sustainable Development: 

A Core Value for Bayer 

Dominikus von Pescatore 

Managing Director 

Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. 

4 

Dear readers, 

We are pleased to present our local Sustainability Report showing activities 

and results obtained by Bayer Thai in the period 2008/2009. In alignment 

with the Bayer Groupûs direction we have developed our business taking 

into account the necessary balance between economy, ecology and 

society. We have overcome well the difficult business environment during 

the period in subject. Quite quickly, since the last quarter of 2009, we 

are experiencing a dynamic recovery at MaterialScience, the subgroup 

that had been impacted negatively by the crisis. 

This solid picture is result of a clear commitment to sustainability. 

Sustainability is a core value in our Group, guiding decisions of investments 

in products, in innovation and in the way we do business. Sustainability 

is a priority in everything we do. It drives our top line by catching new 

opportunities and it improves our profitability by reducing costs. This 

enables us to offer additional contributions through selected CSR-projects. 

Besides taking care of health, safety and environment at all our five 

sites in Thailand (Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo, two production sites; Sathon 

and Changwattana, two office sites; and Suphan Buri, one research & 

development site) we offer new solutions to the market as part of the 

Bayer Climate Program, an element of Bayerûs Sustainability Program 

We are aiming to implement in Thailand a new concept for energy-efficient 

buildings, the EcoCommercial Building Program (ECB), a worldwide 

initiative. Furthermore, we continue to putting all efforts in providing 

the Thai society with innovative medicines, especially to combat cancer 

and cardiovascular diseases, and with enough quality food through efficient 

crop protection as well as through our new hybrid rice çArize ˙ é. 

We go on with confidence helping to face major challenges in health, 

nutrition and climate and we are thankful for all stakeholdersû support 

we get for it in Thailand. 

Sincerely yours, 

Dominikus von Pescatore

About the Report 

Cover image: 

Breeders collecting and 

analyzing weather data 

in order to study rice 

production response 

The 2008-2009 Bayer Thai Sustainable Development Report provides readers with information 

on Bayerûs commitment to economic, ecological, and social responsibilities which are linked to its 

strategies and management. The report is aimed at strengthening publicûs understanding of the 

companyûs business development with sustainable approaches. Innovation has been focused as the 

solution to climate change challenges which are currently affecting peopleûs lives. 

Biennially published in Thai and English, the Bayer Thai report is distributed to relevant stakeholders 

such as to government agencies, business partners, media members and the general public. 

The report is part of the Bayer Group Sustainable Development Management and Reporting. 

Please also see the global çBayer Sustainable Development Report 2009é published annually by 

Bayer AG at www.sustainability2009.bayer.com and it could be ordered through the Bayer 

serviceline at serviceline@bayer-ag.de 

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Bayer Thai at a Glance 

Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, 

a global chemical enterprise with core competencies 

in the fields of health care, nutrition, and high-tech 

materials. The companyûs products and services are 

designed both to benefit people and improve their 

quality of life. At the same time, Bayer creates value 

through innovation, growth, and improved earning 

power. 

Established in 1962, Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. has two 

production sites in the Kingdom. The bigger 

plant, located in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, 

Rayong Province, produces polycarbonates on 

a worldwide scale, exporting mostly into the 

Asia-Pacific region. The other in Bangpoo 

Industrial Estate formulates environmental science, 

crop protection, and animal health products plus 

our integrated production plant of ready to use 

polyurethane under BaySystems ASEAN. 

As a good corporate citizen, various social responsible 

activities have been continually conducted 

with sustainable strategy, for example, Bayer 

Young Environmental Envoy program in partnership 

with the United Nations Environment Programme 

(UNEP), Liver Cancer Prevention project and Tree 

Planting project at Donpru district in Suphan Buri. 

There are 1,191 employees (as of December 31, 

2009) working for the company. 

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BaySystems ASEAN 

Bangpoo Industrial Estate 

Polycarbonate Production Facilities 

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate 

About Bayer HealthCare 

Bayer HealthCare, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, based 

in Leverkusen, Germany, is among the worldûs 

foremost innovative companies in the field of 

pharmaceutical and medical products. The company 

combines global activities of the divisions: Animal 

Health, Bayer Schering Pharma, Consumer Care, 

and Medical Care. Bayer HealthCareûs aim is to 

discover, manufacture and market innovative 

products that will improve human and animal 

health worldwide. In Thailand, Bayer HealthCare 

combines global activities of three divisions: Animal 

Health, Consumer Care, and Bayer Schering Pharma. 

About Bayer CropScience 

Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is 

one of the worldûs leading innovative crop science 

companies in the areas of crop protection, nonagricultural 

pest control (Environmental Science), 

seeds and plant biotechnology (BioScience). The 

company offers an outstanding range of products 

and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable 

agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. 

Bangpoo Site 

Bayer CropScience Formulation Plant 

Since 1982, the chemical formulation plant 

commenced its operation in the Bangpoo 

Industrial Estate, Samut Prakarn Province. The 

state-of-the-art facility has been developed and 

expanded to service increasing market demands 

and the growth of Bayerûs business in the region.

Rice Development Center 

Suphan Buri 

With an annual production capacity of 9,000 

tons, the plant houses various formulation lines and 

filling lines for crop protection, environmental 

science, and animal health products for the Animal 

Health Division of Bayer HealthCare. The products 

are formulated and packaged in solid and liquid 

forms to serve both domestic and oversea markets. 

With a strong commitment to environmental 

protection, occupational health and safety and 

product stewardship, it is operated under the 

çGlobal Responsible Care Initiative.é 

Rice Development Center 

Established in 2008, the rice development center 

is located at the heart of Suphan Buri Province, a 

rice growing region. The main role of this new 

facility is to do research and development and 

bring a number of new rice varieties with improved 

plant traits to the local market. High-quality seed, 

tailored to local weather and soil conditions, will 

offer Thai farmers a higher yield potential. The 

company plans to introduce its Arize ˙ hybrid 

rice seed into the market by 2011. 

About Bayer MaterialScience 

Bayer MaterialScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, 

is one of the worldûs largest producers of polymers 

and high-performance plastics. Business activities 

are focused on the manufacture of high-tech 

polymer materials and the development of 

innovative solutions for products used in many 

Bayer CropScience Formulation Plant 

Bangpoo Industrial Estate 

areas of daily life. The main segments served 

are the automotive, electrical and electronics, 

construction, sports and leisure, coatings and 

adhesives industries. It operates through three 

business units; Polyurethanes, Polycarbonates, and 

Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties. 

Map Ta Phut Site 

Polycarbonate Production Plant 

Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. operates a world-scale modern 

manufacturing plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial 

Estate. Supported by global expertise of the 

mother company, Bayer MaterialScienceûs high 

quality Polycarbonates and Polycarbonates 

blends are produced to supply a rapid growing 

demand in the region. Major products are 

Polycarbonates (Makrolon ˙ ), Polycarbonate 

Compounds (Makroblend ˙ ) and PC/ABS (Bayblend ˙ ) 

Compounds, as well as Bisphenol A (BPA). On 

the same site, a films production plant is operated 

(Makrofol ˙ , Bayfol ˙ ). 

Bangpoo Site 

BaySystems ASEAN 

Inaugurated in 2007 and located on the same 

site as the Bayer CropScience Formulation Plant 

in the Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan 

Province, BaySystems ASEAN is an integrated 

systems house which offers customized polyurethane 

systems for insulation, automotive, molded parts, 

elastomer systems and Thermoplastic Polyurethane 

(TPU) to its customers in ASEAN group countries. 

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Bayer Group: Sustainability Strategy and Management 

Bayer’s Sustainability Management 

For Bayer, a corporate management strategy oriented to values and sustainability is the key to lasting success. 

Business and sustainability strategies help us to manage the company responsibly and strengthen its 

competitiveness over the long term. Sustainable development forms an integral part of Bayerûs corporate 

policy, which is geared toward long-term success and high-quality solutions: The companyûs vision is to 

achieve sustainability in everything it does. 

Development of sustainability 

Responsible Care has long been a central objective of our business policy. This was reflected in our program 

çBayer: research for a clean environmenté in the 1970s and 1980s, and is now expressed in our commitment 

to the Responsible Care initiative and in the agreements we reached with the workforce to safeguard 

employment. We published our first Environment and Social Report in 1976 and our first international 

Environmental Protection Report in 1992. In 2000, we were among the founding members of the UN 

Global Compact. 

This basic understanding is also integral to our company values and principles, which include the 

sustainability of our actions, respect for people and nature, and a passion for our employees, business 

partners, stockholders and society at large. Other values anchored in our mission statement çBayer: Science 

For A Better Lifeé are a will to succeed and integrity, openness and honesty. 

Objectives of our sustainability strategy › sustainability is business-oriented 

Sustainability at its core means the ability to thrive in the future. It is an elementary component of Bayerûs 

business strategy. On the one hand, sustainability trends open up new market opportunities that support our 

companyûs competitiveness and safeguard earnings in the long term. On the other hand, we want our 

business activities to benefit customers and society at large › economically, ecologically and socially. 

Innovation plays a dual role in this context: 

ë creating new solutions to master global challenges 

ë integrating sustainability requirements into innovation management 

Despite the economic crisis, therefore, Bayer has further increased its research and development budget. 

In addition to this business focus, Bayer is also active in social areas that are of strategic importance to 

the company. This commitment includes a number of projects from our Climate Program (such as the 

Bayer Climate Award), our efforts to tackle neglected diseases such as Chagas disease, and our partnership 

for youth and environment with UNEP. 

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The Bayer sustainability concept 

Successful sustainable development in balance with social needs 

and goals is the overriding objective of this sustainability concept. 

1. The basis of our strategy comprises our products and 

innovations, which create value for our business and 

society. 

2. Our everyday business practices in dealings with our 

suppliers, employees and customers are aligned to 

sustainability. Core areas include compliance, product 

stewardship, a responsible human resources policy and 

sustainable supplier management. 

3. In addition, with our foundations and voluntary social 

activities we assume targeted corporate social responsiblity. 

The focus is on issues of particular social relevance with 

a clear link to Bayer. 

Society 

3. 

Corporate 

social 

responsibility 

2. Business practices 

1. Products and innovations 

Stakeholders 

Bayer is a member of society that makes important 

contributions through products, business activities 

and a voluntary social commitment. Social trends, needs 

and objectives for their part influence our activities 

on these three levels, however. 

Sustainability Program 

The world is facing a number of major challenges › among the greatest of these is global population growth 

and the associated exacerbation of other important factors: sufficient food, access to health care, and 

environmental and climate protection. In order to ensure that Bayerûs expertise can be used to the greatest 

possible effect to face up to these challenges, the company is looking to align its core business even more 

systematically than before to sustainable development criteria. In implementing the sustainable development 

strategy, Bayer concentrates on three clear focal points in its new Bayer Sustainability Program: 

1. Global access to health care: Bayer HealthCareûs goal is to develop innovative pharmaceuticals 

and medical equipment that benefit patients worldwide and improve their quality of life. We contribute 

these solutions to alliances to help provide health care worldwide. 

2. Nutrition for a growing world population: as an innovation leader, Bayer CropScience provides 

farmers with modern crop protection options and new solutions based on plant breeding and 

biotechnology to safeguard and increase harvest yields. We contribute this expertise to 

partnerships involving all players in the value chain that are aimed at achieving greater amounts 

of high-quality food. 

3. Solutions for climate protection and resource use: Bayer MaterialScience develops innovative 

materials and processes to increase energy efficiency. This includes the companyûs own production 

activities, as well as products for sustainable buildings, lightweight cars and efficient wind turbines. 

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Bayer Group: Sustainability Strategy and Management 

Bayer Sustainability Program 

Challenge 

10 

Global access to 

health care 

Focus Health care alliances 

for SD 

Lighthouse 

projects ■ Family planning 

■ Neglected diseases 

Nutrion for a growing 

population 

More quality food 

■ Food Chain 

Partnership for 

vegetables 

■ Direct seeding of rice 

Climate and environ- 

mental protection 

Solutions for 

climate protection 

and resource use 

■ EcoCommercial 

Building Program 

■ Energy efficiency 

■ Resource efficiency 

Integration of sustainability at Bayer 

Our commitment to uphold the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, which we document annually 

in the Communication of Progress Report (COP)(see Bayer Sustainable Development Report 2009, 

back cover) and the Responsible Care initiative of the chemical industry underline our adherence to 

sustainability. 

These internationally acknowledged sustainability principles and our mission statement çBayer: Science 

For A Better Lifeé give all organizational units and employees a clear orientation framework. The principle 

of sustainability is therefore also enshrined in our internal Group regulations such as the Bayer Sustainable 

Development Policy, our position on human rights and labor conditions and our Corporate Compliance Policy. 

On this basis Group-wide directives are developed covering issues such as HSEQ audits, donations and 

process and plant safety designed to ensure that Bayerûs sustainability strategy is consistently implemented 

in all parts of the company and along the entire value chain. 

The implementation of the directives is definitively supported by efficient management systems in all subgroups 

and service companies: 

ë HSEQ (health, safety, environment and quality) 

ë Compliance 

ë Sustainable procurement management 

ë Risk management 

On the following pages we will give you a picture how we, at Bayer Thai, incorporate sustainability 

into our daily business, how the Bayer management systems are implemented and which sustainable 

development achievements we reached.

Sustainable Development Management 

Health, Safety, Environmental Protection 

and Quality (HSEQ) Management Systems 

Bayer has established appropriate management systems to ensure a consistently high standard of health, 

safety, environmental protection and quality (HSEQ). As well as complying with legal and other requirements 

in these matters, the company is determined that these integrated HSEQ management systems should be 

effective and efficient. Continuous improvement of these systems is undertaken as a responsibility assigned 

by the companyûs Values and Leadership Principles, the guidelines of the Bayer Sustainable Development 

Policy, the Responsible Care Global Charter and the United Nations Global Compact. 

HSEQ management systems 

Bayerûs Map Ta Phut site received ISO 9001 (recertified on 09-01-2009, valid until 08-01-2012) 

and ISO 14001 (recertified on 09-01-2009, valid until 08-01-2012) certifications in 1998 and 

OHSAS 18001 (recertified on 09-02-2009, valid until 08-02-2012) certification in 2000. 

Our laboratory has also been certified and accredited by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) 

based on ISO/IEC 17025 (recertified on 11-06-2007, valid until 10-06-2010). 

Under these international standard management systems, we have demonstrated our commitment to continuous 

improvement of quality and environmental protection, efficient utilization of energy and resources, and care 

for the health and safety of our employees and others, both in the workplace and in surrounding communities. 

Since polycarbonates are intended for use as finished products to come into contact with food or to be used 

in medical applications, Bayer policy clearly identifies that the products must be manufactured globally under 

a controlled system for managing quality to ensure they meet appropriate specifications and are consistently 

produced in accordance with quality standard of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) appropriate for 

their intended use. 

Bayerûs Bangpoo site received a Good Manufacturing Practices Standard (GMP) certificate (recertified 

on 09-02-2010, valid until 08-02-2013) in 1999 from the Food and Drug Administration of the 

Ministry of Public Health. Bayer was the first company in Thailand to receive this certificate for 

harzadous substances. 

The Bangpoo site also received ISO 14001 (recertified on 06-04-2009, valid until 28-03-2012) and 

OHSAS 18001 (recertified on 15-07-2009, valid until 29-03-2012) certifications in 2001 and 

2006, respectively. The site has consistently maintained and improved its management systems on 

Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality, following Bayerûs policies. 

BaySystems ASEAN in Bangpoo site has been also certified by TUV NORD for ISO 9001 : 2008 

(issued on 24-11-2008, valid until 03-12-2011) with the scope of Formulation Design, Manufacturing, 

Import and Export of Materials for Polyurethane Products since November 2009. 

Integrated HSEQ Management System: Core Processes 

As well as the integrated management systems described above and the companyûs Responsible Care program, 

the Map Ta Phut site has been actively implementing Core Processes (CP), a global management system 

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initiated by Bayer MaterialScience. It consists of 16 processes covering Health, Safety, Environmental 

Protection and Reliability requirements that conform with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and 

Responsible Care, but with a wider scope. The additional requirements include Reliability Performance 

Management, Inspection Performance Management, Management of Change, Site Logistics and Distribution 

Safety, Site Security Management and Product Stewardship. These ensure continuous improvement, as well as 

minimizing risks to employees, customers, communities and our business. 

With these measures we can feel sure that all legal and other requirements are strictly observed and our 

HSEQ performances are efficient and sustainable. 

At the Bangpoo site, the integrated management system also covers the QHSE Key Requirements of 

Bayer CropScience. These requirements consist of 12 elements including Leadership and Management, 

Recruitment, Training and Qualification of Personnel, Management of QHSE Risks, Audits and Self 

Assessment, Reporting and Communication, Emergency Management, Quality Management, Occupational 

Health and Hygiene, Safety, Security and Environmental Management. 

ISO 9001 : 2008 

Valid until 08-01-2012 

GMP Standard 


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HSEQ Management System Certifications at Map Ta Phut Site 

EN ISO 14001 : 2004 


BS OHSAS 18001 : 2007 


HSEQ Management System Certifications at Bangpoo Site 

ISO 14001 : 2004 


OHSAS 18001 : 2007 


ISO/IEC 17025 : 2005 


ISO 9001 : 2008 

Valid until 03-12-2011

Our Principles of Business Conduct 

Werner Wenning 

Management Board Chairman, Bayer AG 

“We will not tolerate 

violation of the law.” 

Lawful conduct is mandatory for all employees in the Bayer Group and we do not tolerate 

infringements of the law. This is set out in Bayerûs global Corporate Compliance Policy, 

which contains a strict ban on corruption and anti-competitive practices. It specifically 

fosters the creation and safeguarding of fair and respectful working conditions and 

contains a clear commitment to respect the legally recognized rights of others. 

Every employee is responsible for ensuring that his or her business conduct is legally 

compliant. This applies to employees at all levels, in all parts of the Bayer Group and in 

all countries. 

In 2008, Bayer Thai conducted two local campaigns: one with the focus on the local 

çGuidelines on Corporate Responsibilities and the Prevention of Corruption and Briberyé, 

and the other one with a focus on çThe Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007)é. The 

employees received invitations to training sessions which were set up to help them 

understand the issues involved in both campaigns. This was aimed at preventing any 

wrongdoing on the part of Bayer Thaiûs employees. 

Bayerûs global Corporate Compliance Policy brochure is available in Thai language. 

Bayer Thai has a well-established local compliance organization with inhouse Compliance 

Officers providing advice and answering questions related to compliance. Contact details 

of both the Compliance Officers as well as the external Compliance hotline can be found 

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in the Thai version of the Corporate Compliance 

brochure and on the Bayer intranet. Employee 

can report observations of alleged compliance 

violations either to the Compliance Officers or 

to the external Compliance hotline. This can be 

done openly or anonymously. 

Training sessions regarding the Corporate 

Compliance Policy were offered to the employees 

at all local sites. Bayer Thai also invited the most 

important business partners to compliance 

training sessions to ensure that these business 

partners share Bayerûs understanding of 

compliance and behave accordingly when 

doing business. 

Furthermore, Bayer Thaiûs core business units 

have organized training courses on important 

legal standards of business conduct. These 

are based on well recognized principles of 

related business associations or international 

organizations, such as the Pharmaceutical 

Research and Manufacturersû Association 

(PReMA), or the Food and Agriculture 

Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 

During 2008-2009, there were few incidents 

reported and investigated, but ultimately no 

employee of the Bayer Thai was discovered to 

have violated or acted against the law or the 

companyûs internal rules and regulations. 

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Sustainable 

Procurement 

Management 

At Bayer sustainability does not stop at our company borders but we also bear responsibility 

for our supply chain and the parties involved there. 

The policy guideline of the Group-wide Procurement Community clearly supports the 

principles of the UN Global Compact, our values and leadership principles, and Bayerûs 

position on human rights and labor conditions. 

Bayer has combined all of its fundamental sustainability standards and requirements for 

its suppliers in a Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC). This code is accessible on the internet 

and published as a brochure in seven languages, and is being implemented on a step-by-step 

basis since December 2009. Implementation of the code is steered by the Procurement 

organization. 

The code of conduct comprises the areas of ethics, labor, management systems, and health, 

safety, environment and quality (HSEQ). It is made available to all suppliers with the goal 

of strengthening the mutual understanding of how sustainability should be practiced in 

day-to-day business. 

Based on the SCoC sustainability assessments have been conducted with several key 

suppliers in Thailand. 

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Awards and Recognition 

CSR-DIW Award 

In 2008, Bayer Thaiûs polycarbonate production 

site at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate received 

the CSR-DIW (Corporate Social Responsibility 

› Department of Industrial Works) Award for its 

projects and activities. The award was presented 

by the Industry Ministryûs Department of Industrial 

Works. 

The site, which was honored to be among only 28 

enterprises to receive the award, was recognized 

for the high standard of its work processes, its 

good corporate citizenship, social responsibility 

and excellent employee performance. 

The CSR-DIW Award is aimed at preparing 

selected companies to meet the ISO 26000 

requirements, planed in 2010. 

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AIDS and TB -response Standard 

Organization Certificate 

In 2009, Bayer Thaiûs formulation site at the 

Bangpoo Industrial Estate was awarded the AIDS 

and TB -response Standard Organization Certificate 

(ASO-T Thailand silver level). 

Initiated by the Labor Ministryûs Department of 

Labor Protection and Welfare and the Public 

Health Ministryûs Department of Disease 

Control, the certificate acknowledges that our site 

provides AIDS and TB education for employees 

and has made them aware of international 

standards and the National Code of Practice on 

HIV/AIDS and TB Prevention and Management 

in the Workplace, as required by the Labor Ministry.

Good Governance for Environmental 

Management Award 

During three consecutive years from 2007-2009, 

Bayer Thaiûs polycarbonate production site at the 

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate raised the bar on 

excellence by winning Good Governance for 

Environmental Management Award and Certificate 

of Recognition for its strong commitment to good 

governance for environmental management and 

social responsibility. 

Meanwhile our site at Bangpoo Industrial Estate 

also received the same award and certificate in 

2009. 

Initiated by the Industrial Estates Authority of 

Thailand, the awards and certificates are aimed at 

strengthening the relationship between enterprises 

in the Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo Industrial Estates 

and nearby communities, in order to promote better 

understanding and trust, and to encourage the 

companiesû commitment to good governance for 

environmental management and social responsibility. 

Paitoon Kaewthong, Labor Minister at that time (right) 

presenting the award to Bayer Thai representative 

Labor Relations and Welfare Award 

In 2009, our Map Ta Phut site at the Map Ta Phut 

Industrial Estate won the Labor Relations and 

Welfare Award. 

Initiated by the Labor Ministry, the award is 

aimed at strengthening good staff relations in 

enterprises and encouraging companies to accept 

the importance of providing for employeesû welfare 

as a means to build stronger cooperation and more 

efficient performance. 

H.E. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (right) 

presenting the award to Stefaan De Vos, Site Manager 

of Bayer Thaiûs Map Ta Phut site (left) 

Prime Ministerûs Industry Award 2009 

In 2009, the Industry Ministry awarded the Prime 

Ministerûs Industry Award to Bayer Thaiûs polycarbonate 

production site at Map Ta Phut for its 

remarkable safety-management record. 

To encourage creativity and full commitment to 

industrial development among industrial enterprises 

in Thailand, the award was granted 39 companies 

including Bayer Thai that applied for the award in 

the Safety Management category. The company 

was one of only five selected for recognition in 

this category. 

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The liquid product containing imidacloprid 

and moxidectin is easily applied onto the 

animalûs neck or back. It thereby offers 

prevention and treatment for an array of 

Demostration of applying an all-in-one parasiticide 

endo- and ectoparasites prevalent in Thailand 

including fleas, ear mites, sarcoptes, 

demodex, biting lice, and common intestinal nematodes such as 

hookworm, roundworm and whipworm. It is also effective in the 

treatment of gastrointestinal worms in various life stages and 

can be used as a heartworm prevention percaution. 

The seminar on çReal Life, Real Control: 

World Contraception Dayé 



Economic Responsibility 

Thailand is the largest single market in the North ASEAN country group including Vietnam, Myanmar, 

Laos, and Cambodia. The companyûs domestic sales was THB 9.0 billion in 2008, up 4 percent from 

2007 (THB 8.6 billion). We concluded the year 2009 which was affected by the world economic 

crisis in Thailand with a declined domestic sales of 12% to THB 7.9 billion. 

Through our alignment to our Mission Statement çBayer: Science For A Better Lifeé and ongoing 

optimization of our portfolio we are concentrating our activities on the high-growth, innovation driven 

areas of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. 

Innovative products and projects in our areas 

of expertise 

Bayer HealthCare 

Animal Health Division: The Animal Health 

Division launched its all-in-one parasiticide 

for dogs and cats as one of the innovative 

pet products in the market in 2009. 

With its easy and efficient control of an 

exceptionally broad spectrum of internal 

and external parasites our endectocide 

offers the most complete parasite solution 

in an easy to use topical formulation. 

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Bayer Schering Pharma Division: The Asia-Pacific Council 

on Contraception (APCOC) together with the Department 

of Health, Ministry of Public Health, College of Public Health 

Science, Chulalongkorn University and the Bayer Schering 

Pharma Division of Bayer Thai joined forces at the World 

Contraception Day to provide Thai teenagers with proper sex 

education and information about birth control. Teenagers 

were encouraged to speak up when they do not feel ready to 

have sex and help spread useful information about birth control 

to their friends in order to protect them from, for example, 

unwanted pregnancies. The event also included an educational 

seminar on ùReal Life, Real Control: World Contraception Dayû 

featuring proper contraception guidelines in times of sexual 

intercourse.

Bayer CropScience 

BioScience Business Unit: In order to make a 

çsecond green revolutioné possible in Asia by 

developing new, high-yielding rice varieties with 

improved plant fruits, Bayer CropScience opened 

a new rice development center in Suphan Buri 

Province in November 2008. 

The new facility will enable Bayer CropScience to 

expand its seed production activities in Thailand. The 

development center rounds out the companyûs 

involvement in rice in the Asia-Pacific region. The 

company is planning to introduce the first commercial 

seed varieties to the Thai market in 2011. 

Food Chain Partnerships: To improve food supply 

chain, in 2009 Bayer CropScience in cooperation 

with the Postharvest Technology Research Institute 

of Chiang Mai University organized the project to 

boost the production of off-season quality mangoes 

for export. With promotional application of new 

technologies for improvement of mango quality 

to meet the market demand, the project was recently 

implemented in Prao District in Chiang Mai Province, 

which has a high potential to grow off-season mangoes. 

The inspection of a rice plant cultivated using the 

direct seeding method 

Dr. Harald Printz (seated, second right) 

and Associate Professor Dr. Vicha Sardsud, 

Director of Postharvest Technology 

Research Institute (seated, second left) 

exchanging the MoU 

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Economic Responsibility 

In addition, Bayer established another Food Chain Partnership project in collaboration with Dole Fresh 

Produce (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a world leader in pineapple and banana fruit production. Dole is 

expanding into the mango business and cooperates with Bayer CropScience in Thailand to assure the 

quality standards required by international export markets. 

In both partnerships, Bayer CropScience helps farmers to comply with the Global Good Agricultural 

Practice (GAP), which is the requirement of Thai government for export goods, and international standard 

in many countries including Europe. 

Bayer MaterialScience 

Bayer MaterialScience puts strong focus on sustainability with regards to product development and process 

engineering activities. In particular, Bayer MaterialScience focuses on reducing energy-consumption and 

carbon dioxide emissions through innovative products and new, future-oriented applications in process 

engineering and development. 

Bayer MaterialScience waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUD) are an important high-tech material 

with good ecological product properties for the coatings and adhesives industry in the region. PUD are 

used in coatings and adhesives formulations, textile and leather coatings and in glass fiber sizings, where 

they achieve or even exceed quality levels of traditional coatings in certain respects such as chemical 

resistance or drying time at low to zero emissions. Since 2008 a total production capacity of 20kt has 

been installed in the APAC region. PUD make a significant contribution to the reduction of Volatile 

Organic Compounds (VOC) in the end-product, but also the production process itself offers environmental 

benefits due to its energy efficiency. 

Applications used PUD 

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Bayer MaterialScience also offers 

solutions that meet the demand for 

higher energy efficiency. For example 

Bayer MaterialScience is supplying 

polyurethane composite materials for 

roof module concepts for cars, and 

also Makrolon ˙ polycarbonate for 

automotive glazing. Such solutions 

contribute significantly to the reduction 

of weight in cars, making them much 

more fuel-efficient, and also enable 

cutting-edge design and functionalities. 

In Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, 

Bayer MaterialScience runs one of the 

biggest polycarbonate plants in the 

world. 

In 2009, Bayer MaterialScience 

officially inaugurated the expansion 

of its polycarbonate films facility in

A new polycarbonate films plant 

Map Ta Phut. With a new line capable of co-extruding films customers benefit from greater value-added 

service and faster response time. The facility is part of the Bayer MaterialScience strategy to further 

enhance its responsiveness to the regionûs growing demand for tailor-made functional film solutions in 

many sectors such as hand held electronics devices, display, automotive, and ID card applications. The 

co-extruded process also helps to streamline production steps, again geared towards increasing overall 

efficiency and energy consumption in production as well as in processing. 

EcoCommercial Building Program: The EcoCommercial Building team of Bayer Thai was formed in 

late 2009 in order to serve the increasing local demand for sustainable construction solutions. The 

EcoCommercial Building Program of Bayer 

MaterialScience is a global initiative that 

promotes a holistic, collaborative approach to 

sustainable building design and construction. 

Through this program, Bayer MaterialScience, 

brings together its own high-tech materials and 

expertise with those of the programûs network 

member companies. This interdisciplinary 

network provides building decision makers 

around the world with a comprehensive range 

of products and services, ranging from high-tech 

materials, specific building solutions, to 

expert consultancy services. 

EcoCommercial building model 

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Ecological Responsibility 

Environmental Protection 

Bayer has long placed great importance on protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. 

The company is continuously developing new solutions to optimize resource utilization as well as 

to minimize emission levels and waste generation. 

Bayer firmly believes in protecting the environment to ensure a minimal adverse impact at both community 

and national levels. Our company strictly observes high standards of safety and environmental protection, 

and these measures are constantly being improved. At both of our Bayer Thai production sites, 

Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo, we have installed environmental-protection facilities and systems to 

strengthen our efforts to minimize the quantity of environmental contaminants and pollutants released from 

our sites. 

Such efforts find recognition: Since the third quarter of 2007 for example, Bayerûs Map Ta Phut site has 

taken part in a quarterly environmental-management assessment program organized by a committee 

comprising representatives from the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Authority and 33 communities 

surrounding the industrial estate. It received a çGood Governance for Environmental Management Awardé 

for three consecutive years from 2007 to 2009. 

Ecological Indicators 

The information, provided about our ecological performance, is based on clearly defined objectives and 

indicators. All HSE (health, safety and environment) performance indicators are summarized in BaySIS ˙ , 

the Bayer-Group-wide, site-based information system, from which we also derive our Map Ta Phut and 

Bangpoo data. 

Energy: Consumption, Conservation and Efficiency 

With a strong commitment to energy saving, Bayer Thai has made significant contributions to resource 

conservation. In 2008 and 2009 (compared to 2007), energy usage decreased by 6.8% and 7.9% 

respectively. As a measure of energy efficiency, the companyûs energy consumption in megajoules per ton 

of product moved down by 14% and 22%, respectively. 

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Bayer Thaiûs outstanding energy-saving performance at its Map Ta Phut site received a Thailand Energy 

Award in 2007 from the Ministry of Energyûs Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency. 

Beginning in 2002, the site initiated various energy-saving projects, reaching a total of 66 innovative 

projects by end 2009. The completion of 60 of these projects enabled the site to save 6.0 MW of electricity 

and 19 tons of steam per hour. 

Such achievements have strengthened our role as a responsible and socially-committed company with an 

energy- and resource-management system capable of achieving peak efficiency and maximum benefits. 

Energy conservation and the reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) emissions is an essential element for 

sustainable business operation. The Board of Management of Bayer AG has therefore initiated the çBayer 

Climate Checké. By mid-2010, around 140 production facilities and buildings will have been 

put under the microscope incl. our Map Ta Phut site. Based on calculations for 126 plants, Bayer believes 

there is realistic potential for reducing both energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 

approximately 10 percent through 2013. 

Energy efficiency is also at the center of the new measurement and management method STRUCTese ˙ 

(Structured Efficiency System for Energy), which has been developed by Bayer MaterialScience in 

collaboration with Bayer Technology Services and Bayer Business Services. 

At the Map Ta Phut site, in 2006 we switched from burning heavy fuel oil to natural gas to generate 

steam. This resulted in a reduction of fuel-oil consumption amounting to about 3,000 tons per year and 

reduction of associated emissions of Sulphur Oxides (SO X) and NO X. Overall CO 2 emissions tumbled 

by approximately 60,000 tons per year up to year 2009 and this figure is expected to be 70,000 tons 

per year by end of 2010, a 25% reduction since 2002. 

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Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

In this graphic, the calculation of direct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is based on energy produced 

by Bayer Thai from the combustion of fossil fuels. This generates GHG including CO 2, methane (CH 4) 

and nitrous oxide (N 2O). The energy value is multiplied by an emission factor to obtain a GHG quantity 

as CO 2 equivalent. 

The reporting of GHG emissions is in line with an international standard known as the Greenhouse Gas 

Protocol › a corporate accounting and reporting standard developed by the World Business Council for 

Sustainable Development. 

Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

Indirect GHG emissions result from the use of electrical and steam energy which Bayer procures from external 

suppliers. The values are reported as CO 2 equivalent and are calculated in the same manner as those 

reporting direct GHG emissions. 

Bayer is also committed to moving towards a çlow-carbon societyé. We are continually improving our efficiency 

in using all kinds of resources, but conserving energy remains the fundamental element in our efforts to 

reduce specific CO 2 emissions. 

The report below includes both direct and indirect emissions of GHG. The quantity of direct GHG emissions 

is obviously very small and barely significant compared to indirect GHG emissions generated by external 

energy suppliers. Therefore, total GHG emissions are mainly indirect emissions. However, in 2008 and 

2009, despite an increase in production, total indirect GHG emissions fell by 6.8% and 8.5%, respectively, 

compared to 2007. Total GHG emissions in 2008 and 2009 decreased by 6.6% and 7.9%, respectively. 

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Air Emissions 

Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from the Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo sites are very low. 

By using natural gas as a fuel, emissions into the atmosphere from the Map Ta Phut site have no Sulphur 

Dioxide (SO 2) and only very small quantities of Nitrous Oxides (NO x) and VOC emissions. 

Waste gases at the Map Ta Phut site containing small amounts of VOC emissions are collected and 

treated first by activated-carbon absorption and then burned in a highly efficient Regenerative Thermal 

Oxidizer with 97% - 99% destructive removal efficiency. 

At Map Ta Phut, Bayer has worked closely with local government agencies to implement various environmental 

protection and management measures to tackle environmental problems, particularly in the Map Ta Phut 

area, where we maintain an efficient program to reduce air pollutants. As VOC emissions have become 

the issue at Map Ta Phut area during the past few years, a working group has been set up within the plant 

to prepare an inventory of equipment which requires VOC measurements and control. Measuring has been 

set up and made in accordance with Method 21 of United State of America Environmental Protection 

Agency (US EPA). Regular machine and equipment inspection has been implemented throughout the 

plant. We have also taken steps to reduce and prevent VOC emissions escaping from fugitive sources, 

for example, by replacing sampling valves with in-line sampling devices. 

At the Bangpoo site, all steam of waste gas are passed through an air filtration system, ensuring that dust 

emissions of hazardous materials to the environment are minimized. 

Other emissions, such as Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxides (NO x) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2), 

are very low at both sites. 

Bangpoo and Map Ta Phut Site Air Emissions (in metric ton/year) 

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 

Carbon monoxide (CO) 0.18 0.10 0.08 1.02 0.88 

Sulphur dioxide (SO 2) 0.85 0.85 0.29 0.37 0.33 

Nitrogen oxides (NO x) as NO 2 2.41 3.78 2.05 3.03 1.68 

Water consumption and wastewater treatment 

Bayer has initiated and implemented several water-saving projects at both its Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo sites. 

In 2008, the companyûs total raw water consumption decreased by 2.6% when compared with the previous 

year. In 2009, Bayerûs total water consumption rose by 17.9% due to an increase in production. 

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At the Map Ta Phut site, wastewater goes to on-site wastewater treatment and activated-carbon facilities. 

Wastewater treatment and control is closely monitored to ensure that treated wastewater quality always 

meets or exceeds standards before being discharged into the drainage channels of Map Ta Phut Industrial 

Estate. We have installed automatic in-line equipment to check wastewater quality, including 

analyzers for chemical oxygen demand and total dissolved solids. The quality of the treated wastewater 

is also checked every day by our own experts in a central laboratory that is registered with the Department 

of Industrial Works and certified according to the ISO/IEC 17025 criteria of the Thai Industrial 

Standards Institute. In addition, improvements to our processes at the Map Ta Phut site reduced 

significantly the total phosphorus in wastewater in 2008 and 2009 by 99.9%, compared to 2007. 

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Map Ta Phut Site Emissions to Wastewater (in metric tons) 

Treated Wastewater Discharge (metric ton/year) 

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 

TOC (Total Organic Compound) 20.17 20.55 19.29 16.22 19.05* 

Total Nitrogen (N) 3.14 5.68 5.44 3.92 3.76 

Total Phosphorous (Inorganic + Organic) 222.23 124.03 110.29 0.78 0.78 

Inorganic Salts 57,677 77,856 78,842 80,327 82,231* 

*Increase of figure is due to increasing production 

Wastewater at the Bangpoo site undergoes initial treatment on site. Every batch of pre-treated wastewater 

is checked before being sent to the Bangpoo Industrial Estate Authorityûs central treatment centre for 

further processing. 

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We dispose of our liquid organic wastes in an environmental sound manner by using the services of 

authorized waste management and disposal companies. 

Solid Wastes 

Industrial wastes generated at the site are disposed of in an environmental sound manner through 

authorized waste-disposal companies. In 2008 and 2009, total hazardous waste decreased by 31% from 

2007, and total waste decreased by 49% and 28%, respectively. The decrease was because in 2007, there 

was a concrete demolition from land preparation for CO plant and new contractor workshops/canteen 

construction plus construction waste. 

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Transportation Safety 

There were neither transport accidents, nor incidents with environmental impact, at either of Bayerûs two sites. 

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Employees 

Staff Health and Wellbeing a Top Priority 

Bayer gives its best efforts to ensuring the wellbeing of its employees and their families. This is not only 

one of the companyûs top priorities, but is also an integral part of Bayerûs strong commitment to caring for 

the interests of stakeholders and the community. 

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Long Service Awards presentation ceremony 

Bayer offers its employees attractive 

remuneration packages and many other 

benefits aimed at protecting their health 

and wellbeing. Among these are the provision 

of extensive medical check-up programs, 

health insurance packages and a safe and 

environmentally-friendly workplace. The 

company ensures that day-to-day attention 

is paid to issues of personal safety and 

environmental care. 

The company also provides a broad range of training opportunities for its employees. Both short- and 

long-term training and development programs are provided, not only to upgrade their skills and enhance 

their work performance, but also to give them opportunities to progress in terms of personal and career 

advancement such as courses on Effective Managerial Leadership, Marketing Superiority with Models 

and Bayerûs scholarship program. Bayer has also developed English language training for its Thai employees, 

through online and in-class courses with native speakers, to improve their functional capacity.

During 2008-2009, Bayerûs total personnel expenditure rose to THB 2,631.00 million. Training and 

continuous personnel-development costs amounted to THB 40.00 million. This was approximately THB 

16,086.99 for every employee. 

Training on safety 

Communication and Understanding 

Since 2008, a two-way communication meeting 

called çBridging in Bayeré or BiB, has been a 

feature of the companyûs management agenda. 

The companyûs senior management team and 

about 200 managers are involved in open 

discussions about the companyûs business, and 

inquiries are welcomed in a spirit of boosting 

mutual understanding. Managers are updated 

about the companyûs business performance at 

global, regional and country levels, corporate 

campaigns, and new business projects. 

Healthy Sporting Lifestyle 

To help enhance the quality of life for its employees, Bayer provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities 

for employees and their families. The company also gives strong support to several sporting events and 

competitions. 

A Sports and Recreation Club, located at Bayerûs Map Ta Phut site, is a center for activities that encourage 

collaboration between the companyûs employees and positive relationships with other companies and the 

community such as the participation in sports competitions of the çMap Ta Phut Sports Complexé and the 

çBangpoo Industrial Societyé. 

A Caring Employer 

Family Day activities help to promote 

good relations between employees, their 

families, and the company. Team building 

is an activity that is always well-received, 

fostering both a team spirit and cooperation. 

Care is always taken to extend Bayerûs best 

wishes and congratulations to employees 

and their families on special occasions 

such as birthdays, weddings, long-service 

anniversaries and the birth of babies. 

Congratulations to a new born baby 

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Employees 

Occupational Health and Safety 

Bayer is fully committed to operating under high standards of occupational health and safety, environmental 

protection, and quality (HSEQ) management. 

We consider economic, social, and ecological factors to be of equal importance in the achievement of 

the companyûs objectives. Our responsibilities for health and safety are not limited only to our employees: 

they also extend to our contractors and surrounding communities. 

We promote excellence in our operations by emphasizing process safety, safety awareness, behaviour-based 

safety programs, job safety analysis, near-hit incident reporting and incident investigation. These 

measures are consistent with a global management system initiated by Bayer MaterialScience called Core 

Processes. We also provide and facilitate training, communications, observations and audits to encourage 

and improve safety in the workplace. 

Although extensive safety measurements and management systems can help reducing the incident rate 

considerably, the gap to achieving an incident-free operation still remains. This small gap can only be 

tackled by a change in the safety culture. In Map Ta Phut, the management team had initiated this 

culture change with the Project APACT, having a kick-off in May 2009. APACT stands for our five 

core values: Assertiveness, Proactiveness, Accountability, Care and Trust, which we think are necessary for 

our Thai organization to form our safety culture and build çMTP Safe & Sound Societyé. 

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Firefighting refresher course at Bangpoo site

A workshop for employees and contractors 

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The APACT Working Team has organized 

several workshops and activities for all 

employees and on-site contractors to 

communicate these core values. Acceptance 

and enthusiasm among employees and 

contractors amply exceeds expectations. 

Along with the main project, additional 

five sub-projects are formed to integrate 

various activities and focuses to help 

strengthening the project implementation. 

They are: 

ë Contractor Communication - promoting involvement and participation of our contractors 

ë 5S Cando - based on the Japanese 5S concept of housekeeping 

ë Ergonomics - creating awareness and providing knowledge on ergonomic issues 

ë iSeeds - fostering a community of sharing and caring, reflecting on the 7 Habits˙ ë Green Helmet - a collection of concrete safety topics 

All together, they create an atmosphere of care and trust we want to achieve. 

The total recordable injury rate among employees was 0.46 in 2008 and came down to zero in 2009. The 

total recordable injury rate for contractors was 0.63 in 2008. It also dropped to zero in 2009. The graph 

below shows the record of Bayerûs sites at Map Ta Phut and Bangpoo. 

Unfortunately a Bayer Field Sales Representative died via fatal traffic accident during work time. 

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Corporate Social Responsibility 

Bayer as Good Corporate Citizen 

Voluntary corporate social 

responsibility is one of the three 

main pillars of Bayerûs sustainability 

concept. Seeing itself as a good 

corporate citizen, every companyûs 

social responsible project aims to 

help improving living conditions 

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy 

Bayer Envoys from 18 countries joining 

a field trip to Germany 

In cooperation with the United Nations Environment 

Programme (UNEP) Bayer organizes and promotes 

a number of specific projects which aim to improve 

knowledge about the environment among young 

people and support them in their environmental 

commitment. One of these projects is the çBayer 

Young Environmental Envoy Programé, originally 

initiated in 1998 as a local project in Thailand and 

subsequently expanded to more 18 countries around 

the world. 

Under this program, Thai youths are invited to join 

an environmental project contest. Forty youths are 

appointed as Bayer Young Environmental Envoys 

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and creating opportunities for the 

future through the commitment to the 

mission statement çBayer: Science 

For A Better Lifeé. The contribution 

could be in forms of funding, 

knowledge exchange and employeesû 

voluntary participation. 

Bayer Young Environmental Envoys 

making a fire block line 

and five of them who have top score have an 

opportunity to join a study trip to Germany for a 

week long with envoys from other countries. 

Every envoy experiences how environmental 

protection is practiced by people, government and 

industry in one of the leading countries with regards 

to technology and environmental awareness. 

The visit to the global headquarters of the Bayer 

Group in Germany demonstrates how companies 

› through product development and responsible 

manufacturing processes › contribute to sustainable 

development.

National Innovation Award 

Financial support to the National Innovation Awards 

Bayer Thai strongly showed it commitment 

to strengthening the innovation culture 

in Thailand by sponsoring the National 

Innovation Awards since 2005. The awards, 

held by the National Innovation Agency 

(NIA) of the Ministry of Science and 

Technology, are to recognize achievements 

in innovation that benefit the economy and 

society with the broader aim of strengthening 

the national innovation culture and awareness 

at all levels of industry, in the public sector 

and academia. 

The awards were presented in two categories: çOutstanding Innovation in Economicsé and çOutstanding 

Innovation in Societyé, with five prizes for the top projects in each category. Moreover, project entries 

must be suitable for practical use or commercial application under key criteria of degree of novelty, 

management process, and overall benefit of the innovation. Winners were benefitcial from prize money 

together with a prestigious trophy and certificate. 

Liver Cancer Prevention Project 

Bayer Thai and the National Cancer Institute Foundation formed a cooperation in a çLiver Cancer 

Prevention Projecté over a period of three years, from 2009 until 2011, with an aim to build public 

awareness about the threat of cholangiocarcinoma to Thai people in order to reduce incidence and 

fatality. The implementation began in the Northeast; the region with the highest prevalence of 

cholangiocarcinoma. çTrain the Traineré training session was conducted for the local public health village 

volunteers under the pilot campaign entitled ùKin Sook Saeb Lai-Than Pai Ma-Reng Tubû (Letûs eat cooked 

food to prevent Liver Cancer). The trained volunteers 

would help pass on the knowledge to their fellow 

villagers and convince them to have proper 

eating behavior. 

Moreover public relations and mass communications 

through various media channels, including TV, 

radio, educational media, and field activities will 

be included. The campaign has also won strong 

support from ùmorlumû (northeastern-style) band, 

Siang-Esarn, which has written the lyrics and 

composed the music for the campaignûs theme 

song which will help get the campaign message 

across to the target group effectively. 

Public health volunteers presenting a life cycle of 

opisthorchis viverini 

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A painting of Wigavee Rattamanee, 

the Asia-Pacific winner 

Science Film Festival 

Bayer Thai has been one of major sponsors of the Science Film Festival since its inception in 2005. 

The festival is a cultural and educational initiative organized by the Goethe-Institut Thailand, the 

Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) and the French Embassy in 

Thailand. 

The participating films encourage scientific awareness 

in Thailand and demonstrate that entertainment and 

learning can be combined effectively through film and 

television media. The Science Film Festival 2009 

exceeded expectations with 112,568 visitors from 

nationwide. The number of visitors in 2009 maintained 

the Science Film Festival as the largest event of its 

kind in the world in terms of audience figures. 

A group of TBCSD members 

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International Childrenûs Painting Competition 

The painting competition invited children from around the world 

between the ages of 6 and 14 to illustrate their own personal view 

of the environment › their wishes, hopes and fears. It is organized 

by the United Nations Environment Programme, Bayer, the 

Japanese Foundation for Global Peace and Environment and 

Nikon. The annual theme of the competition is linked to identical 

to the motto of the World Environment Day. 

The competition aimed at inspiring children to use their creativity 

to address environmental problems. The pictures painted by the 

children sent out a message that expresses a desire to do more to 

protect the environment and tackle climate change. 

Students enjoying science films 

Being active in Corporate Social Responsibility as Member 

of TBCSD 

Bayer Thai is one of the associate members of the Thailand Business 

Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD). Established in 1993 by 

Mr. Anand Panyarachun, former Prime Minister, with current membership 

of 33 high profile business leaders, the TBCSD aims to promote environmental 

awareness within the business sector under the concept of çsustainable 

developmenté. 

It focuses on three main programs consisting of Policy Development in Thailand, 

Capacity Building with regard to Business Competitiveness and Good Practices, 

and Raising Public Awareness of Cultural and Environment Issues.

Tree Planting at Donpru in Suphan Buri 

In partnership with the Subdistrict 

Administation Organization of Donpru 

District, Bayer Thai is investing in 

the future sustainability of society by 

launching a three-year cooperation 

project named çTree Planting at 

Donprué. 

Starting from 2009 to 2011, çTree 

Planting at Donprué project is aimed 

to help expand green and natural 

Tree plating activity at Don Pru community 

areas at Donpru Subdistrict in Suphan 

Buri province and to raise localsû 

awareness in environmental protection. Moreover, it was a good opportunity for the companyûs 

employees to show their synergy and commitment to the environmental protection. 

The first year completed by over 300 Bayer employees and locals, involved planting 500 saplings along 

a five-kilometer irrigation canal. During the rest two years, Bayer Thai has planned to increase at least 

500 plants yearly. Nourished by locals, this green area will be natural treasure of new generations and 

will be one of keys environmental activities for the communityûs sustainable way. 

Educational Support to Rayong Technical College 

From 2008 to 2010, Bayer Thai and the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) have 

formed a partnership to provide educational support for students and personnel at Rayong Technical College 

for three academic years. 

Under the educational support scheme, a sharing and exchange of knowledge and personnel between the 

two parties are developed in order to help bridging the academic programs and the industryûs needs on the 

workforces. The program is aimed to give students and personnel of Rayong Technical College the opportunity 

to enhance their skill development and work together with the Bayer team at its manufacturing site in 

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. 

Activities planned include student internship 

programs at Map Ta Phut site, on-site visits of 

students and teachers to observe how the 

knowledge learned from schools have been 

applied at work, practical training for instructors, 

and exchanging of lecturers between the two 

parties. Ten scholarships worth 30,000 baht 

each were also awarded to the students entering 

a high vocational program until their completion. 

Students of Rayong Technical College working with 

laboratory equipments supported by Bayer Thai 

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Social activities for teachers and students of Wat Krok Yai Cha School 




Community Relations 

At both of Bayer Thaiûs manufacturing sites, the company has shown a constant commitment to the interests 

of its surrounding community with major activities in four key areas: Environment and Nature, Education, 

Health and Social Needs and Sports and Culture. 

The following are examples of projects and activities in which the company was involved during 2008 

and 2009: 

Environment and Nature 

ë Donated THB 30,000 to the Foundation for Quality of 

Life and Environment, Map Ta Phut Town Municipality 

and Ban Chang Subdistrict Municipality. 

ë Joined with local communities in a project to grow 

mangroves at the mouth of the Chan Mak Canal in 

Map Ta Phut in order to rejuvenate the environment there. 

ë Joined with the local community to grow trees for 

conservation, shade, and an improved lifestyle, in line 

with His Majesty the Kingûs Sufficiency Economy concept, 

at the Islamic community, Map Ta Phut. 

ë Employees at the Bangpoo site joined with members of 

the armed forces and the local community to plant 

mangroves in the Bangpoo area. 

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Expansion of mangrove forest for Bangpoo community 

Education 

ë Jointly developed the Wat Krok Yai Cha School 

in Nern Pra subdistrict, Rayong Province by 

helping to paint the walls, clean up the surrounding 

area, renovate the canteen, flag area, walking 

path and washbowls, lay grass at the schoolûs 

entrance and plant banana trees to produce food 

for the students. The company also promoted 

the use of self-decorated cloth bags and donated 

filing cabinets to the school. 

ë Bayerûs Bangpoo Site donated THB 293,781 

to Piboonprachaban School to support the 

construction of a new building. 

ë The Bangpoo Site hosted visits from both local 

and foreign students seeking to learn about the 

siteûs operations and its management of quality, 

health and safety issues.

Donation of good quality aprons 

Health and Social Needs 

ë Provided good-quality aprons to the public disaster unit of the Putthathum Sangkror Association in 

Ban Chang district for volunteers to wear during rescue missions and other tasks. 

ë Donated funds to support the renovation of the Nongnamyen Learning Center in Map Ta Phut. 

ë Joined the Map Ta Phut Public Relations Club to sponsor the provision of 350 sets of clothes for the 

Map Ta Phut Town Municipalityûs çTraining and Seminar for Community Committees 2008 Projecté, 

worth at THB 53,000. 

Sports and Culture 

ë Granted funds to support the organizing of çThe 5 th Ban Bon Cupé, a soccer tournament. 

ë The Bangpoo site supported a School Futsal Tournament for students from schools in the Bangpoo 

area organized by the Bangpoo Industrial Estate Office. 

Improving good health of students through a school futsal tournament 

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Glossary 

C 

COD value 

Abbreviation for chemical oxygen demand. This value, determined by a standardized procedure, 

indicates the degree of contamination with organic compounds in a water course. 

Corporate social responsibility 

Umbrella term for the social dimension of sustainable management and the readiness to take on 

responsibility in the social sphere. Depending on the size of the company, degree of internationalization 

and range of products, responsibility can be on a local, regional or global scale. 

E 

Ecology 

The science of interactions between organisms and their environment. 

Emissions 

Solid, liquid and gaseous substances released into the environment as a result of chemical, industrial and 

even biological processes. Emissions also include noise, heat and radiation. 

G 

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 

An international initiative resulting in the drafting of guidelines for the compilation of environmental 

and sustainable development reports. 

GTZ 

An international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the 

federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH supports the German 

Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. GTZ is a federal enterprise based in 

Eschborn near Frankfurt am Main. It was founded in 1975 as a company under private law. 

H 

HSE 

International abbreviation for health, safety and environment 

R 

Responsible Care 

Global chemical industryûs initiative was first launched in Canada in 1985 by Canadian Chemical 

Producers Association (CCPA) and from there it has spread to 53 countries around the world to 

promote continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental protection. Bayer AG and Bayer 

Thai Co., Ltd. committed itself to this initiative in 1994 and 1998, respectively. 

S 

Stakeholders 

Stakeholders are defined as parties that have direct or indirect contact with a company in a societal context. 

They include stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers and governments. The company attempts to 

consider and harmonize the various interests and requirements of its stakeholders. 

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Sustainable Development 

According to the definition of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), 

çsustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the 

ability of future generations to meet their own needs.é (Brundtland Commission Report 1987). 

T 

Terajoule 

Unit of work, energy and heat (1 Joule = 1 Watt x seconds = 0.2388 calories; 3,600,000 J = 1 kWh. 

1 Terajoule (TJ = 1,000,000,000,000 J or 0.278 GWh)) which corresponds to about 24 ton oil 

units or 33 ton coal units. 

TRIR 

Total recordable injury rate: the number of recordable injury per 200,000 hours worked. Definitions of 

recordable injury and illness used are as per OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration). 

U 

UNEP 

Abbreviation for the United Nations Environment Programme. 

V 

VOC 

Abbreviation for volatile organic compounds. The sum of volatile organic compounds in the air, determined 

by a standardized procedure. 

W 

WBCSD 

Abbreviation for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 

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Publisher: 

Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. 

Corporate Communications 

130/1 North Sathon Road 

Silom, Bangrak 

Bangkok 10500, Thailand 

Editor: 

Nat Lohsuwan 

Tel: +66 2 2327016-8 

E-mail: nat.lohsuwan.nl@bayer-ag.de 

Bayer on the Internet: 

www.bayer.co.th 

Publication Date: 

August 2010 

Forward-Looking Statements 

This Sustainable Development Report may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made 

by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material 

differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates 

given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayerûs public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. 

The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or 

developments.

Conserving Resources 

Science For A Better Life 

Protecting the Climate 

Bayer is acting to reduce its “climate 

footprint”, a symbolic expression of the 

negative impact of human actions on the 

environment. Through the Bayer Climate 

Program the company is developing new 

solutions to protect the climate and 

respond to climate change. 

www.climate.bayer.com

Bayer Thai Sustainable Development Report 2008-2009

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