Since its launch last September 2005, our 2004 Corporate Environmental Performance Report web page has received thousands of visitors. A number of readers submitted questions. Below are some of the topics that readers asked about:

Solar: Some readers asked whether Genentech has evaluated solar power as a means to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goal. In fact, Genentech has evaluated a number of solar power projects; but to date, none has met our internal threshold for returns. We continue to evaluate the merit of solar and other energy projects on a case-by-case basis as a potential means of meeting our goals.

Mass Transit: One reader asked for more information about Genentech's use of mass transit. You can find out details on Genentech's employee commuting programs earlier in this report under Greenhouse Gases.

Cafeteria: A reader asked whether Genentech has evaluated ways to make its cafeterias greener. You can find out about our Cafeteria greening program in the feature story in the Water section.