On April 18th, 2023, Bayer Pharma celebrated it's first online Earth Day event. Throughout the day our management shared in plenary sessions what sustainability is all about at Bayer. An external speaker also gave us some outside perspective. In various parallel sessions colleagues shared what sustainability projects they are working on and how these are contributing to reaching our ecological goals like being carbon neutral by 2030 as well as our social goals like providing access to contraception for 100 million women in low- and middle income countries around the world. On the Earth Week platform additional resources, video and posters provided input, motivation and inspiration for all colleagues. Everyone could also get engaged through quizzes, a photo booth and a sustainability committment wall and by joining the CO2 Hero App challenge and of course getting their own Earth Week POAP. 

Rich, creamy, tangy. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? That’s because it was! The vegetarian tom kha gai at Budenzebaur 2022 was sweet and tart, and so very fulfilling. A single serving of tom kha gai transported the devourer all the way to Thailand, where it originates from. However, the soup was not alone at this booth, it was accompanied by chicken bratwurst, a light German sausage that makes for perfect food on the go. This booth was all about comfort food that fills the stomach and hits the soul! Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones. It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Bayer Gastronomie is Bayer’s one-stop solution for everything food and dining. It offers in-house dining, catering services, and delivery options for any and every occasion. It holds some of the world’s best chefs designing exquisite meals, preparing delectable cuisines, and serving divine taste. In addition to flavor, it tries to focus on sustainability by reducing food wastage and saving valuable resources. Get in touch to book Bayer Gastronomy for your event today!

What’s sweet, warm, crispy, and makes you all fuzzy inside? Crumble! Simple and hearty, there were two types of melt-in-the-mouth crumbles at Budenzebaur 2022: apple and berry. They were served with vanilla sauce and gingerbread cream to make the experience all the more decadent! A traditional dessert from the UK, crumble first became popular during World War II rationing when the crumbled toppings seemed to be a more favorable choice to proper pie crusts. Today it stands alone as an indulgent dessert loved for its chewy exteriors and gooey interiors that can make anyone feel better in an instant! Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones. It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Bayer Gastronomie is Bayer’s one-stop solution for everything food and dining. It offers in-house dining, catering services, and delivery options for any and every occasion. It holds some of the world’s best chefs designing exquisite meals, preparing delectable cuisines, and serving divine taste. In addition to flavor, it tries to focus on sustainability by reducing food wastage and saving valuable resources. Get in touch to book Bayer Gastronomy for your event today!

What is the first thing that comes to your mind while thinking about Germany? A hint: in recent history it is NOT Germany’s football team.Instead, Germany is home to some of the most delicious beer brands in the world. Therefor, beer can be found nearly everywhere and to literally every occasion. This time around, beer became the perfect companion just for you!Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones! It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Bayer Gastronomie is Bayer’s one-stop solution for everything food and dining. It offers in-house dining, catering services, and delivery options for any and every occasion. It holds some of the world’s best chefs designing exquisite meals, preparing delectable cuisines, and serving divine taste. In addition to flavor, it tries to focus on sustainability by reducing food wastage and saving valuable resources. Get in touch to book Bayer Gastronomy for your event today!

Probably you needed a Voucher. Or had a question. Maybe we weren’t even there. But at least you got this POAP. Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones. It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Art by OpenAI, Dall-E 2, and LS.

Tarte flambée is a delicacy that came into existence more than a 100 years ago in a time when Alsatian farm owners in Kochersberg baked bread in their own fire ovens. The story goes that one such farmer experimented with topping his dough with onions and spread a little cream before baking. Before he knew it, the smell brought about the neighbors knocking and a new favorite was born! Think of a traditional pizza but with a very thin crispy crust and loaded on top, and you have a hint of what went on at this particular booth at Budenzebaur 2022! Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones. It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Bayer Gastronomie is Bayer’s one-stop solution for everything food and dining. It offers in-house dining, catering services, and delivery options for any and every occasion. It holds some of the world’s best chefs designing exquisite meals, preparing delectable cuisines, and serving divine taste. In addition to flavor, it tries to focus on sustainability by reducing food wastage and saving valuable resources. Get in touch to book Bayer Gastronomy for your event today!

Knödel is a sweet or a savory bread dumpling, almost like a bread pudding, reminiscent of childhood for so many people in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic. Originating from ‘knoten’ which means ‘to knot’, its name is indicative of its unique loaf design. Knödel can be eaten as a side to curries and gravies, or on its own with a variety of sauces. Three different Knödels with a topping to match made an appearance at Budenzauber 2022 in all their fresh doughy glory! Budenzauber was a market that Bayer Berlin hosted in December 2022 to help the Bayer family unwind and get into the holiday spirit. There were stalls at every corner, with food and drinks and handmade goods to help everyone enjoy, relax, and start stocking up on gifts for their loved ones! It was an evening filled with friends, laughter, and lots of fun! Bayer Gastronomie is Bayer’s one-stop solution for everything food and dining. It offers in-house dining, catering services, and delivery options for any and every occasion. It holds some of the world’s best chefs designing exquisite meals, preparing delectable cuisines, and serving divine taste. In addition to flavor, it tries to focus on sustainability by reducing food wastage and saving valuable resources. Get in touch to book Bayer Gastronomy for your event today!

Eine Gruppe junger Menschen verließ das Feuerwehr-Gebäude. Den Gesprächen nach, hatten sie an einer Erste-Hilfe-Schulung teilgenommen. Nun überquerten sie die Straße und der Weihnachtsmann folgte ihnen bis in ein großes rotes Ziegelsteingebäude. Offenbar war hier die Ausbildung untergebracht. Unauffällig erkundete er das Gebäude, entdeckte Ausbildungslabore, Büros und einen großen Pausenraum, in dem einige Azubis oder Studierende saßen. Er nickte ihnen freundlich zu und spitze die Ohren. Worüber sie sich wohl unterhielten? A group of young people left the fire brigade building. According to the conversations, they had participated in a first aid training. Now they crossed the street and Santa Claus followed them into a large red brick building. Apparently, this was where the vocational school was housed. Unobtrusively, he explored the building, discovering training labs, offices, and a large break room where some trainees or students were sitting. He nodded at them in a friendly manner and pricked up his ears. I wonder what they are talking about.

Der Weihnachtsmann lauschte an der Tür dem Meeting. Er spürte die Begeisterung und Hoffnung aller und war begeistert von diesem Engagement. Als die Teilnehmenden den Besprechungsraum verließen, ging er hinterher. Am Fuß der Treppe stolperte die junge Frau und verletzte sich den Fuß. „Ich bringe dich zum Betriebsärztlichen Dienst“, sagte der junge Mann und stützte sie. „Kann ich helfen?“, bot der Weihnachtsmann an, und gemeinsam brachten sie die junge Frau zur Ärztin. „Vielleicht liegt es an Ihren Augen, dass Sie gestolpert sind. Es gibt eine Zauberspritze, die die Augen wieder heil macht“, sagte der Weihnachtsmann zu der verletzten jungen Frau und verabschiedete sich. „Frohe Weihnachten!“ Santa Claus listened to the meeting at the door. He sensed everyone's enthusiasm and hope and was excited by their commitment. When the participants left the meeting room, he went after them. At the foot of the stairs, the young woman tripped and hurt her foot. "I'll take you to Occupational Medicine & Health," the young man said, supporting her. "Can I help?" offered Santa, and together they took the young woman to the doctor. "Maybe your eyesight is weakening, that is why you tripped. There is a magic injection that will make your eyesight strong again," Santa said to the injured young woman and said goodbye. "Merry Christmas!"

Wie aufregend! Eine junge Frau und ein junger Mann wollten gleich zu einem Meeting bei LEAPS aufbrechen. Offenbar war das eine Abteilung, in der man große Herausforderungen anging, zum Beispiel Krebs zur heilen und vorzubeugen. Dabei arbeitete Bayer mit Unternehmen zusammen und unterstützte diese finanziell, aber auch durch aktive Beratung, Know-how-Austausch und Kollaborationsmöglichkeiten. Der Forschungserfolg ist risikoreich – aber wie die Weihnachtselfen in der Spielzeugentwicklungsabteilung immer sagen: Wer nichts wagt, der nicht gewinnt! Der Weihnachtsmann folgte den beiden jungen Leuten unauffällig mit großem Abstand. How exciting! A young woman and a young man were about to leave for a meeting at LEAPS. Apparently, this was a department that was tackling major challenges, such as curing and preventing cancer. Bayer was working with companies and supporting them financially, but also through active consulting, know-how exchange and collaboration opportunities. Research success is risky - but as the Christmas elves in the toy development department always say: Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Santa followed the two young people unobtrusively at a great distance.