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 Communities Engaging with Communities
2.	Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	Policy Letters and Directives Expanding Impact on Our Supply Chain Sustainable Raw Materials Assessing Suppliers Sustainable Raw Materials Conflict Minerals

Labor Standards

UNGC Principle		Report Links
3.	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.	Employees Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Policy Letters and Directives
4.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.	Policy Letters and Directives Engaging with Communities Forced Labor and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains Charcoal and Pig Iron Production in Brazil
5.	Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor.	Policy Letters and Directives Engaging with Communities
6.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	Policy Letters and Directives Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Environment

UNGC Principle		Report Links	Notes
7.	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.	Climate Change	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.	Policy Letters and Directives Climate Change Sustainable Materials Choosing More Sustainable Materials Eliminating Undesirable Materials Greening Our Operations Greening Our Products Progress in Reducing Water Use Waste Management
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 Improving Fuel Economy Migration to Alternative Fuels and Powertrains Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and CO₂ Emissions Progress and Performance Electrification: A Closer Look

Anti-Corruption

UNGC Principle		Report Links	Notes
10.	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	Governance Ethical Business Practices Policy Letters and Directives