Established on November 7, 1957, in Jakarta, PT Bayer Indonesia (Bayer Indonesia) is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, a global enterprise headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. With core competencies in health care and nutrition, Bayer’s mission is to improve lives by addressing the challenges posed by a growing and aging global population.
Operating in 87 countries with 392 consolidated companies, Bayer runs three supply centers in Indonesia, which form part of its global manufacturing network. These facilities produce high-quality products for both the domestic market and international export.
Commitment to Health and Agriculture
Guided by Bayer’s global vision of “Health for all, hunger for none,” Bayer Indonesia actively supports the country’s development by contributing to public health and agriculture. The company collaborates with the Indonesian government to enhance community well-being through innovative products, education initiatives, and knowledge-sharing programs.
Fighting Stunting Through Healthcare Programs
One of Bayer Indonesia’s key sustainability efforts is its Mother and Children Healthcare/Anti-Stunting Program, aligned with its 2030 global sustainability targets. Stunting—a condition caused by chronic malnutrition—affects millions of Indonesian children, limiting their physical and cognitive development. According to the 2013 National Health Survey, 37 percent of Indonesian children under the age of five, or nearly nine million children, were stunted.
Since 2015, Bayer Indonesia has been supporting community healthcare centers (POSYANDU) to improve nutrition services. In 2019, the program shifted focus to monitoring and evaluating baby and toddler nutrition to align with national standards. The company also provides training and workshops to POSYANDU cadres, equipping them with knowledge on national nutrition standards and stunting prevention.
Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Better Life Farming
In August 2020, Bayer Indonesia launched the Better Life Farming program, targeting 500,000 smallholder farmers, including 100,000 female farmers, across 44 districts and 14 provinces. The initiative focuses on increasing access to agricultural technology through the Better Life Farming package, which includes crop protection products. Training on Good Agricultural Practices and pesticide stewardship is provided to ensure sustainable farming methods.
The program also emphasizes empowering female farmers through gender-smart training programs, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their agricultural productivity. Additionally, Bayer Indonesia integrates healthcare awareness into its initiatives by educating female farmers on COVID-19 prevention and women’s health issues.
Employee Engagement and Volunteerism
Bayer Indonesia encourages its employees to actively participate in volunteer activities, reflecting the company’s mission to improve quality of life. Employees are given one paid day per year to engage in volunteering efforts, whether within Bayer’s CSR projects or through individual initiatives in education, science, health, and social welfare.
To further promote inclusivity and employee-driven change, Bayer Indonesia allows employees to submit volunteer project proposals for grants, fostering a culture of corporate responsibility and social impact.
Recognizing Bayer Indonesia’s Impact
Bayer Indonesia’s initiatives have received praise for their contributions to public health and sustainability.
Bayer Indonesia’s commitment to Mother and Children Healthcare via its Anti-Stunting Program shows how a determined focus by one corporation is able to make positive changes in a health situation - Shanggari Balakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, MORS Group
Adopting sustainable practices not only helps the environment – corporations have proven that sustainability initiatives lead to an improved brand image, reduced costs, happier shareholders, increased productivity, and countless more benefits, which Bayer Indonesia is reaping via its long-term commitments.
