Ford has reduced global energy use by 27 percent, compared to 2000 levels. In 2006, Ford improved energy efficiency in the United States by 5 percent, resulting in savings of approximately $25 million.
The EPA recognized Ford's performance by awarding it Energy Star Partner of the Year in Energy Management in 2006 and 2007, the first time an automaker has received this recognition in consecutive years. In September 2006, for the first time, the EPA awarded 17 U.S. manufacturing plants with the Energy Star recognition for their superior energy efficiency. Four Ford plants received the award – Chicago, St. Paul, Norfolk and Claycomo, Missouri – more than any other automaker. In 2006, Ford participated in the Energy Star "Change a Light" campaign, through which we encourage employees to replace conventional light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
The 2007 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award recognizes efforts to use energy efficiently in facility operations and to integrate superior energy management into overall organizational strategy. Among the achievements recognized by the award were a 25 percent improvement in the energy efficiency of Ford's U.S. facilities since 2000, equivalent to the amount of energy consumed by 220,000 homes.
In addition, the Canadian GHG Challenge RegistryŠ recognized Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, as a Gold Champion level reporter, the highest level of achievement, which is awarded to companies that surpass the most rigorous reporting standards. Overall, Ford of Canada reduced its energy consumption by 23 percent from 1995 to 2003 and an additional 22 percent between 2003 and 2005.
To drive continued progress, we have set 2007 targets to improve our facility energy efficiency by 3 percent globally and 3 percent in North America. We measure energy efficiency using our Energy Efficiency Index.1
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The Index is "normalized" based on an engineering calculation that adjusts for typical variances in weather and vehicle production. The Index was set at 100 for the year 2000 to simplify tracking against energy efficiency targets. |
