This report is intended to cover the sustainability issues we believe are most material to Ford. We define these issues as those that receive high scores on three criteria:
- Having significant current or potential impact on the Company
- Of significant concern to stakeholders
- Over which Ford has a reasonable degree of control
This section includes a description of the materiality analysis we utilized, and in-depth discussion of each of the five issues determined by the analysis to be most material – climate change, mobility, human rights, vehicle safety and sustaining Ford. The section ends with insights on these topics from Ford executives and respected external observers.
Read about the process we undertook to identify the most material issues for this report. Also, explore the the interactive materiality matrix, which categorizes the issues according to their materiality and includes links to relevant report sections.
Few, if any, issues are more important to our Company's future than climate change. Learn about our comprehensive strategic response and our blueprint for sustainability, which maps our contribution to climate stabilization.
The growth of current models of mobility is threatened by congestion, pollution and lack of infrastructure. Read about Ford's mega-city mobility project, which aims to develop and deliver new models of mobility.
Learn about Ford's approach to human rights and providing decent working conditions in its own facilities and supply chain, and the Company's leadership in forging a cooperative industry approach.
Explore the actions we're taking to deliver innovations in vehicle safety and promote road safety in mature and emerging markets.
We are working hard to improve our financial performance. Examine key steps taken in 2007 and the importance of sustainability to our Company's future.
Perspectives on Sustainability
Gain insight into the key material issues from seven experts, including three Ford executives and four respected leaders from outside the Company.
