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.
High Current or Potential Impact on Company
High Concern to Stakeholders
Supply Chain Practices
Definition of issue
Issues covered by Ford's working conditions Code; need for industry cooperation; specific interest in human rights in China and how that shapes Ford priorities.
Comments
High interest to communities, suppliers, NGOs but overall level of concern not as high as previous analysis, perhaps due to mainstreaming of issue in procurement practices.
Trend from previous analysis
Lower level of concern to stakeholders
Level of control or influence
High