Eco Fund: Fraport AG Contributes EUR 1.25 million in 2002 for Environmental Projects in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Region

Frankfurt, Germany 20.12. 2002 (ots/PROTEXT) - Despite theinternational aviation industry`s difficult economic situation,Fraport AG contributed about EUR 1.25 million from corporateoperating results to its eco fund in 2002. The Fraport Eco Fundhelps support a large number of nature and environmentalprojects in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region. Since 1997, Fraporthas donated some EUR 13 million for projects aimed at protectingnature and the environment throughout the region. Fraport AGdonated funds for 32 projects in 2002. Thus, the total number ofprojects supported in the Frankfurt Airport region has climbed toover 200 since the Fraport Eco Fund was launched. Along withtraditional projects for nature and environmental protection,the Fraport Eco Fund supports environmental education and ecoresearch. Specific projects that have benefited from the FraportEco Fund include: reconverting schoolyards into natural spaces,the creation of the Rhine-Main Regional Park system, expansionof a bird sanctuary, maintenance of wild fruit orchards, andinitiatives to protect native bat and butterfly populations.

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For More Information, Please Contact: Fraport AG FrankfurtAirport Services Worldwide Attn: Robert A. Payne - ManagerInternational Press 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel.: +4969.690.78547 Fax: +49.69.690.60548 E-Mail:r.payne@fraport.de Internet: www.fraport.com

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