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.
Medium Current or Potential Impact on Company
Medium Concern to Stakeholders
Political Payments/Contributions
Definition of issue
Company donations to candidates and campaigns; lobbying costs; employee Political Action Committee; indirect giving through trade associations, etc.
Comments
Stakeholders, including shareholders, are showing increasing interest and advocacy for "political accountability" or transparency around the various forms of corporate political donations.
Trend from previous analysis
N/A
Level of control or influence
High
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