Materiality Matrix

Click on the boxes in the navigator (right) to explore each level, and click on individual issues below to see details.

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.

23 material issues have been identified at this level (click on an issue for more details).

	Level of control or influence
	LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH
Ford Financial Viability	Competitor and Supplier Viability	Profitability Level and Timing Alignment of Products with Demand Health Care and Legacy Costs Labor Costs Access to Capital – Private and Government Dealer Viability	Quality Managing Downsizing
Climate Change	Low-Carbon Fuels Emissions Trading/Cost of Carbon Energy Security	Vehicle GHG Emissions Advanced Clean Vehicle Technology	Low-Carbon Strategy Fuel Economy Electrification Strategy
Public Policy		Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Economy Regulations
Safety		Vehicle Safety
Human Rights		Other Issues	Supply Chain Practices
Mobility and Emerging Markets	Urban Mobility		Emerging Market Products and Services Strategy