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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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Public policy: GHG/fuel economy regulation

Definition of issue Increased regulation of vehicle emissions globally, state-by-state regulation in U.S. and ACEA goal in Europe create risks for Ford; company and stakeholders concerned about CA legislation/litigation.
Comments Priority reflects changing global regulatory landscape, regional issues and potential impacts on products and markets. Some stakeholders concerned about perceived disconnect between Ford leadership on climate change and policy positions on fuel economy/product CO2 emissions.
Trend from previous analysis Expectation of greater regulation of GHG emissions becoming more prominent in Ford strategy/planning.
Level of control or influence *** High
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