Georg KellExecutive DirectorUnited NationsNewYork, NY 10017USA

Dr. Wolfgang Große Entrup

2009-08-27

Senior Vice President

Bayer AGCorporate CenterEnvironment & SustainabilityBuilding K 951368 LeverkusenGermanyPhone +49 (0) 214-30-57772Fax +49 (0) 214-30-66392wolfgang.grosseentrup.wg@bayer-ag.deBoard of Management:Werner Wenning,Chairman of the BoardKlaus KühnWolfgang PlischkeRichard PottChairman of theSupervisory Board:Manfred SchneiderRegistered Office:LeverkusenLocal Court Köln:HRB 48248

Dear Mr. Kell,With regard to the UN Global Compact’s Integrity Measures we wouldlike to keep you informed about our company’s actions taken to addressthe situation which is the subject matter of the allegation: our company’sapproach in handling the accident at the Bayer CropScience plant inInstitute, West Virginia.As I stated in my previous letter Health, Safety, Environment and Quality(HSEQ) are highly important issues for the Bayer Group. This is why wehave immediately taken measures to prevent such an accident to happenagain in future.The authorities involved in the investigations into the causes of theaccident have been fully supported by Bayer CropScience. Our Companyalso undertook its own investigation and has initiated steps to furtherimprove occupational safety and communication in emergencies.Accordingly, we have already implemented a number of changes.Furthermore, Bayer CropScience yesterday announced an investment of$25 million for further enhancing operational safety at its Institute site. Aspart of these plans, our company will reduce methyl isocyanate (MIC)storage by 80 percent.Beyond the changes just announced, Bayer CropScience will continue toevaluate the feasibility of further measures, which may also include theuse of alternative process technologies.The goal of all these measures, which have been developed andimplemented in close cooperation with the authorities, is to ensure thesafety of employees and neighbors and limit impact on the environment.In going forward, our company will also continue its dialogue and closecooperation with the community and governmental agencies involved.