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Ford Sustainability Report 2006/7

Materiality Matrix

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.

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Low Impact High Concern Medium Impact High Concern High Impact High Concern
Low Impact Medium Concern Medium Impact Medium Concern High Impact Medium Concern
Low Impact Low Concern Medium Impact Low Concern High Impact Low Concern

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Community Impacts and Contributions

Definition of issue Encompasses a range of direct and indirect economic impacts, including local hiring and sourcing and philanthropic donations to the community; also local environmental impacts.
Comments High concern to communities.
Trend from previous analysis N/A
Level of control or influence ** Medium
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