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Materiality Matrix

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Ratings of control or influence reflect Ford's contribution to an issue through its operations and product offerings. Factors that can reduce Ford's control or influence include, among other things, technology limitations, costs and consumer demand.

High Current or Potential Impact on Company

High Concern to Stakeholders

Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Economy Regulations

Definition/Description Regulation of vehicle emissions globally, state-by-state regulation in U.S.; USCAP and likelihood of federal climate change legislation in U.S.
Comments With passage of new CAFE requirements in U.S. and new EU requirements in Europe, focus is increasingly on economy-wide policy approaches.
Trend (from previous analysis) Already at the highest level
Level of control or influence Medium
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