2009-08-27 - Second Letter From Bayer To The Un Global Compact
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Dr. Wolfgang Große Entrup
Georg Kell Executive Director United Nations NewYork, NY 10017 USA
2009-08-27 Senior Vice President
Dear Mr. Kell, With regard to the UN Global Compact’s Integrity Measures we would like to keep you informed about our company’s actions taken to address the situation which is the subject matter of the allegation: our company’s approach in handling the accident at the Bayer CropScience plant in Institute, West Virginia. As I stated in my previous letter Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) are highly important issues for the Bayer Group. This is why we have immediately taken measures to prevent such an accident to happen again in future. The authorities involved in the investigations into the causes of the accident have been fully supported by Bayer CropScience. Our Company also undertook its own investigation and has initiated steps to further improve occupational safety and communication in emergencies. Accordingly, we have already implemented a number of changes. Furthermore, Bayer CropScience yesterday announced an investment of $25 million for further enhancing operational safety at its Institute site. As part of these plans, our company will reduce methyl isocyanate (MIC) storage by 80 percent. Beyond the changes just announced, Bayer CropScience will continue to evaluate the feasibility of further measures, which may also include the use of alternative process technologies. The goal of all these measures, which have been developed and implemented in close cooperation with the authorities, is to ensure the safety of employees and neighbors and limit impact on the environment. In going forward, our company will also continue its dialogue and close cooperation with the community and governmental agencies involved.
Bayer AG Corporate Center Environment & Sustainability Building K 9 51368 Leverkusen Germany Phone +49 (0) 214-30-57772 Fax +49 (0) 214-30-66392 wolfgang.grosseentrup.wg@ bayer-ag.de Board of Management: Werner Wenning, Chairman of the Board Klaus Kühn Wolfgang Plischke Richard Pott
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Manfred Schneider Registered Office: Leverkusen Local Court Köln: HRB 48248
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Let me assure you that Bayer highly values its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, and we are doing our utmost to align our actions with the commitments we have given. We very much hope that this additional information is helpful to conclude the topic. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards
Dr. W. Große Entrup
Attachment: Press information Bayer CropScience August 26, 2009
Georg Kell Executive Director United Nations NewYork, NY 10017 USA
2009-08-27 Senior Vice President
Dear Mr. Kell, With regard to the UN Global Compact’s Integrity Measures we would like to keep you informed about our company’s actions taken to address the situation which is the subject matter of the allegation: our company’s approach in handling the accident at the Bayer CropScience plant in Institute, West Virginia. As I stated in my previous letter Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) are highly important issues for the Bayer Group. This is why we have immediately taken measures to prevent such an accident to happen again in future. The authorities involved in the investigations into the causes of the accident have been fully supported by Bayer CropScience. Our Company also undertook its own investigation and has initiated steps to further improve occupational safety and communication in emergencies. Accordingly, we have already implemented a number of changes. Furthermore, Bayer CropScience yesterday announced an investment of $25 million for further enhancing operational safety at its Institute site. As part of these plans, our company will reduce methyl isocyanate (MIC) storage by 80 percent. Beyond the changes just announced, Bayer CropScience will continue to evaluate the feasibility of further measures, which may also include the use of alternative process technologies. The goal of all these measures, which have been developed and implemented in close cooperation with the authorities, is to ensure the safety of employees and neighbors and limit impact on the environment. In going forward, our company will also continue its dialogue and close cooperation with the community and governmental agencies involved.
Bayer AG Corporate Center Environment & Sustainability Building K 9 51368 Leverkusen Germany Phone +49 (0) 214-30-57772 Fax +49 (0) 214-30-66392 wolfgang.grosseentrup.wg@ bayer-ag.de Board of Management: Werner Wenning, Chairman of the Board Klaus Kühn Wolfgang Plischke Richard Pott
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Manfred Schneider Registered Office: Leverkusen Local Court Köln: HRB 48248
Seite 2 von 2
Let me assure you that Bayer highly values its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, and we are doing our utmost to align our actions with the commitments we have given. We very much hope that this additional information is helpful to conclude the topic. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards
Dr. W. Große Entrup
Attachment: Press information Bayer CropScience August 26, 2009
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