Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead
June 06 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Ford Motor Company has released its
20th annual Sustainability Report, looking back on two decades of
progress, and committing to new aspirational goals for the
future
- The company also announces new
sustainability targets that will help contribute to those
aspirational goals
- In addition, Ford has officially
launched SHE-MOVES, a grant program from Ford Motor Company and
Ford Fund dedicated to empowering women in mobility
In 1999, Ford Motor Company published its first Sustainability
Report – the first company in the industry to do so. Since then,
Ford has spent the last two decades moving toward a more
sustainable world.
“We are committed to having a positive impact on the planet and
the communities where we live and operate,” said Kim Pittel, vice
president, sustainability, environment and safety engineering. “By
working with our partners and suppliers to find solutions that
protect the planet and make people’s lives better, we can make an
even bigger impact and reach our goals together.”
Ford has come a long way from the first report, which initially
focused on environmental issues. The company’s approach to
sustainability is now much broader and has celebrated continuous
progress over the years.
Last year was a pivotal year for some of that progress. In 2018
alone:
- Ford celebrated 10 years of
soybean-based foam in more than 18.5 million vehicles built in
North America
- Conducted a formal United Nations human
rights saliency assessment
- Met the company’s previously set 2010
goal to reduce operational GHG emissions per vehicle produced by 30
percent – eight years early and
- Announced aspirational goals of zero
water withdrawals for manufacturing processes, only using
freshwater for human consumption
Vision for the Future
To prepare for the next 20 years, Ford is building upon last
year’s aspirational goals and committing to several new ones as
part of the journey to become the world’s most trusted company,
designing smart vehicles for a smart world.
Those aspirations, which will guide future sustainability
targets and strategies, include:
- Drive human progress by providing
mobility and accessibility for all
- Become the most inclusive and diverse
enterprise globally
- Responsibly source all raw materials
used in all vehicles globally
- Use only recycled and renewable
plastics in all vehicles globally
Working Toward the
Vision
While aspirational goals set Ford’s long-term sustainability
strategy, the company has established new specific sustainability
targets in conjunction with the 20th anniversary Sustainability
Report that will help achieve its vision for the future:
- Ford will use 100 percent renewable
energy for all manufacturing plants globally by 2035, meaning the
energy comes from sources that naturally replenish – such as
hydropower, geothermal or wind and solar.As a step toward this
goal, the company has committed to a substantial renewable energy
procurement through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program, which will
provide 500,000 megawatt hours of locally sourced Michigan wind
energy – Ford’s largest ever renewable energy purchase.
- Ford will continue to do its part to
reduce CO2 emissions consistent with the Paris Climate Accord.
Ford’s first Climate Change Scenario Report, published in tandem
with the Sustainability Report, details Ford’s vision for the
transition to a low-carbon economy and resilience to managing
climate risk in the future.
- Ford will eliminate single-use plastics
from operations by 2030.
Additional Report
Highlights
In addition to these aspirational goals and sustainability
targets, Ford has officially launched SHE-MOVES (Strengthening Her:
Mobilizing Ventures for Social Innovation), a grant program from
Ford Motor Company and Ford Fund that supports community ventures
benefitting women and children in India, South Africa and Nigeria
and promotes access to mobility.
The company also selected three inaugural grantees:
- Zaclon India Pvt. Ltd. – trains
more than 40 women in India to operate and maintain vehicles,
supporting job placement, as well as instructs them in self-defense
and personal safety
- Shuttlers – provides specialized
shuttles along a frequently traveled route while facilitating a
customized learning experience for at least 600 women in Nigeria
for one year
- Uhambo Foundation – provides
community-wide support, education and transportation related to
disabilities and Whole Person Leadership Development in South
Africa for parents, especially mothers
Beyond the new goals and initiatives being announced in
conjunction with the 20th annual Sustainability Report, the company
also highlights in depth additional details from last year’s
efforts and accomplishments around people, planet and product
innovation. To read the full report, visit
sustainability.ford.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn,
Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a
full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford
Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in
electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford
employs approximately 196,000 people worldwide. For more
information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit
Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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