Making a Positive Impact
BayWa r.e.’s Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies and guidelines describe our approach and the standards we commit to as a global company.
We have established these binding ESG principles and guidelines to outline how we work with our internal and external stakeholders. These apply across all our subsidiaries within the BayWa r.e. Group.
Additionally, we remain fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate.
Below, you will find all relevant guidelines and policies for our environmental, social and governance business ethics.
Policies and Code of Conduct
BayWa r.e. ESG Policy
The BayWa r.e. ESG Policy describes our internal commitment and organizational set up concerning ESG related matters.
BayWa r.e. Code of Conduct
The BayWa r.e. Code of Conduct describes our basic principles of acting and has to be adhered to by all employees.
Supplier Code of Conduct
The BayWa r.e. Supplier Code of Conduct describes the basic principles and behaviours we expect our suppliers to meet.
Governance Documents
Articles of Association
The Articles of Association stipulate the share capital and the constitution of our company.
Rules of Procedure Executive Board
The Rules of Procedure contain the regulations on the duties of the Executive Board.
Rules of Procedure Supervisory Board
The Rules of Procedure highlight the regulations on the duties of the Supervisory Board.
Rules of Procedure Strategy Committee
This sets out the rules for the Strategy Committee, who advises the executive board on the strategic development of the BayWa r.e. Group.
Rules of Procedure Audit and Investment Committee
This sets out the rules for the Audit and Investment Committee, who monitors the accounting process and the risk management system and is responsible for approving certain investments.
Rules of Procedure Remuneration and Nomination Committee
This sets out the rules for the Renumeration and Nomination Committee. The committee supports the Supervisory Board in structuring the compensation system for the Executive Board and Supervisory Board.
Rules of Procedure Sustainability Committee
This sets out the rules for the Sustainability Committee who discuss sustainability-related topics (Environment, Social, Governance - ESG).
Sustainability Report
ISS ESG Rating
ISS awarded BayWa r.e. with their Prime rating (B+), and assigns BayWa r.e. in the top 10% of the industry. The ISS Rating agency rates companies towards a comprehensive overview of ESG and sustainability issues including the impact on climate change, contribution to the UN SDGs, protection of human rights and good corporate governance amongst others.Rating (As of 24.11.2022): B+
Decile rank: 1
Performance score: 73,84
Transparency level: very high
Prime threshold: C+
Status: prime