LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Nov. 20, 2007 -- Bayer has launched its Group-wide Climate Program, a multi-focus plan for reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.

Some initiatives, such as a concept for zero-emission buildings and the creation of stress-tolerant plants, have already begun. Others will be rolled out and run over the course of several years. Overall, Bayer plans to invest $1.46 billion in climate-related projects in the next three years.

"We are well aware that we are an emitter of greenhouse gases," said Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG Werner Wenning. "That was why in the past we focused our attention on lowering CO2 emissions."

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