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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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Supplier Relationships

Definition of issue Impact of Ford financial condition on supply chain; management of and cooperation with supply chain; living wage; managing outsourcing; disclosure of Tier 1 suppliers.
Comments High concern to suppliers; NGOs most interested in living wage issues.
Trend from previous analysis N/A (no change for living wage)
Level of control or influence ** Medium
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