When selecting and measuring indicators, we took recommendations by the following into consideration:
Transparent reporting is based on the acquisition of valid and plausible data. All HSE (health, safety and environmental protection) performance indicators for the Group are recorded in BaySISTM, our Group-wide, site-based information system. The data undergo plausibility checks and cross-checks to ensure a high level of data integrity. The HSE data cover all companies in which we have a holding of at least 50 percent. The performance indicators of these companies are fully consolidated regardless of Bayer’s share in them. We use various other information systems to gather HR performance indicators and social data worldwide, such as ProKon, the Global HR Productive system and the reporting database Human Resources Controlling Tool. We register the data of all relevant organizational units and companies worldwide that fall within the scope of the Bayer Group’s consolidated financial statements. The following information on the reporting group applies to all indicators with the exception of greenhouse gas emissions:
To meet the customary international standard, we shall modify our reporting on occupational injuries for the next report by replacing the indicator used to date, the “million working hour quota” (MAQ), with the LTRIR. The
LTRIR (Lost Time Reportable Incident Rate) is based on 200,000 employee working hours and includes work-related illnesses. At the same time, we will extend our reporting to include incidents that do not lead to lost working time but require more than simple first aid measures. The corresponding indicator is the
RIR (Recordable Incident Rate).
The auditing company Ernst & Young reviewed the data capture process and statements made in the entire Sustainable Development Report, including the printed version and the additional online content,
to verify that they are consistent, appropriate and plausible. Furthermore, on-site visits were made to 10 reporting objects in Germany, France, the United States and Thailand. During these visits, random checks were performed on the gathering and reporting of HSE data.