Sustainable Mobility Governance

To plan and implement our blueprint for sustainability, we have established sustainability-related governance systems, which include a strong focus on fuel economy and CO2 improvements. The strategic direction is provided by a senior executive committee, made up of vice president and executive stakeholders, who guide the development of the vision, policy and business goals. (See Governance and Management Structures.)

Related executive planning teams are responsible for developing detailed and specific policy, product and technical analyses to meet objectives. These teams base their plans on scientific data and promote actions that will help achieve the Company's environmental ambitions, recognizing the need to use a holistic approach to effectively protect the environment. Metrics have been established and are reviewed regularly to ensure satisfactory progress. We have also developed strategic principles to guide our approach.

In late 2008, the Environmental and Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors was renamed the Sustainability Committee, reflecting the committee's responsibilities for assisting management in the formulation and implementation of policies, principles and practices to foster the sustainable growth of the Company on a worldwide basis. During 2008, the Committee reviewed progress on key elements of the climate change strategy.