Beijing, China — Bayer Consumer Health has launched a green transportation initiative in China, replacing traditional diesel vehicles with natural gas vehicles for goods transportation along two key routes. The project, which was rolled out in November, is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 13%, underscoring Bayer’s commitment to sustainable practices in its logistics operations.
This initiative is part of Bayer’s broader strategy to drive green logistics and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Bayer has been setting scientific carbon reduction targets and working towards achieving carbon neutrality across its operations.
Commitment to Carbon Neutrality and Green Manufacturing
Bayer has made significant strides in green manufacturing at its supply centers in China. At its Kunming supply center in Yunnan province, the company has implemented various measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. These include transitioning from diesel to natural gas boilers, promoting energy conservation, and enhancing green packaging solutions. In addition, Bayer reduced the weight of product leaflets by 25% to minimize paper use.
Bayer’s efforts at the Kunming facility were recently recognized, with the center receiving the “Outstanding SDG Solution” award at the 2024 “Golden Key – Actions for SDGs in China” evaluations, organized by the China Sustainability Tribune. The Kunming center now operates with 100% green electricity, positioning it as a leader in carbon reduction within the global industry, according to Shen Jie, head of Bayer Consumer Health Kunming Supply Center.
New Qidong Facility to Prioritize Sustainability
In October, Bayer Consumer Health broke ground on a new supply center in Qidong, Jiangsu province, marking another milestone in its commitment to sustainability. Despite an increase in both production area and capacity, the new facility will incorporate eco-friendly technologies, including heat pumps, solar energy, heat recovery systems, water-saving facilities, and green landscaping.
The Qidong facility aims to have 40% green energy usage and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the time it begins operations in 2028. The investment in the first phase of the Qidong site is approximately 600 million yuan ($82 million).
Bayer’s Long-Term Commitment to China and Health
Richard He, General Manager of Bayer Consumer Health China, highlighted that China has been a key market for Bayer for over 140 years. With China now being the second-largest market for Bayer’s consumer health business, He emphasized that innovation is the driving force behind the company’s growth.
“We’ll continuously follow the trends in personal health, social health, and environmental health, and do our best to contribute to the Healthy China 2030 Initiative,” He said.
Through these green initiatives, Bayer is not only contributing to environmental sustainability but also reinforcing its commitment to China’s long-term economic and environmental goals.