UNGC Index

In 2008 Ford joined the United Nations Global Compact, which endorses a framework of principles in the areas of human rights, labor and the environment. We continue to be committed to the principles and are actively implementing them as detailed in this report.

Alan R Mulally
President and Chief Executive Officer, June 2012

Human Rights

UNGC Principle		Report Links	Notes
1.	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.	Policy Letters and Directives Working Conditions in Ford Plants Commitment to Human Rights and the U.N. Global Compact Human Rights in the Supply Chain: Ford’s Global Working Conditions Program
2.	Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	Human Rights in the Supply Chain: Ford’s Global Working Conditions Program Working Conditions in Ford Plants Sustainable Raw Materials

Labor Standards

UNGC Principle		Report Links
3.	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.	Policy Letter No. 24: Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibility
4.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.	Policy Letter No. 24: Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibility
5.	Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor.	Policy Letter No. 24: Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibility
6.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	Policy Letter No. 24: Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibility

Environment

UNGC Principle		Report Links	Notes
7.	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.		The precautionary principle is the idea that if the consequences of an action are unknown, but are judged to have some potential for major or irreversible negative consequences, then it is better to avoid that action. We do not formally apply the precautionary principle to decision making across all of our activities. However, it has influenced our thinking. For example, in addressing climate change as a business issue, we have employed this principle. In addition, we assess and manage environmental, safety, supply chain, operational and other risks as described throughout this report.
8.	Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.	Environmental Management Climate Change Climate Change and the Environment Greening Our Operations Greening Our Products
9.	Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.	Design for Lifecycle Sustainability Greening Our Operations Greening Our Products Sustainable Technologies and Alternative Fuels Plan

Anti-Corruption

UNGC Principle		Report Links	Notes
10.	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	Policy Letter No. 24: Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibility Ethical Business Practices