Human Rights

Since 2005, the core contract governing Ford's business relationship with our production and nonproduction suppliers has reflected the requirements in our Code of Basic Working Conditions that prohibit the use of forced labor, child labor and physical disciplinary abuse. Ford requires suppliers to ensure that products – no matter where they are made – are manufactured under conditions that demonstrate respect for the people who make them. In 2008, we expanded our training, corporate engagement and industry collaboration programs with the goal of making an even stronger impact in the markets in which we do business. We have conducted trainings and assessments of suppliers in 20 countries and developed an approach to ensure alignment with our Code throughout our supply chain. For more detail, see the Human Rights section.