Corporate Responsibility Puts Ford Among World’s Most Ethical Companies for Eighth Straight Year
March 13 2017 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
- 2017 marks the eighth year in a row
Ford Motor Company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
- The honor recognizes Ford’s focus on
being a good corporate citizen, which includes supply chain
sustainability, responsible mineral sourcing and initiatives like
the Partnership for a Cleaner Environment
- Each year, the Ethisphere Institute
recognizes the world’s top companies for driving positive change by
mandating ethical practices and promoting corporate citizenship as
well as responsible governance and leadership
With its focus on being a good corporate citizen, Ford Motor
Company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
for the eighth straight year – the longest streak for any auto
manufacturer.
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Ford’s commitment to ethics is evident in programs aimed at
monitoring human rights and safe working conditions, sourcing
conflict-free minerals, to programs such as the Partnership for a
Cleaner Environment, which is aimed at encouraging sustainability
through Ford’s supply chain.
For more information on the Partnership for Cleaner Environment,
click here.
Ford also fosters long-term relationships with suppliers through
active engagement, which includes sharing best practices, as well
as providing training and evaluations to ensure suppliers meet both
legal requirements and Ford standards.
“Strong ethics and corporate citizenship are the foundation of
our business philosophy, which demonstrates to our customers what
we stand for as a company,” said Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company
Executive Chairman. “This honor is a reflection of Ford’s core
values, and it shows that our employees are continuing to make the
right decisions every day for all of our stakeholders.”
Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
acknowledges and honors companies that recognize they have a role
in society to influence or drive a positive change. These companies
consider their employees, investors, customers and other key
stakeholders when taking action, while their values and culture
align with the decisions they make every day.
“Companies we’ve honored as World’s Most Ethical take a novel
response to the shift in societal expectations, constant
redefinition of laws and regulations, and the geo-political
climate,” said Timothy Erblich, Ethisphere’s Chief Executive
Officer. “We’ve seen how Ford responds to these challenges, while
still investing in communities where they reside and embracing
ethical strategies across the globe, as a sustainable business
advantage.”
For its efforts, Ford has been recognized by several third-party
organizations, including:
- 2017 World’s Most Admired Company by
Fortune
- 2016 The Just 100: America’s Best
Corporate Citizens by Forbes
- 2016 America’s Best Employer by
Forbes
- 2016 Top Green Company by Newsweek
- 2016 World’s Most Attractive Employer
for Engineering and IT by Universum
- 2016 100 percent on the Human Rights
Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.
For more information about Ethisphere Institute’s methodology
and to view the complete list of 2017 World’s Most Ethical
Companies, visit
www.ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical/wme-honorees/
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 62
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars,
trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its
business model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities with investments in electrification, autonomy and
mobility. Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor
Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its
products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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