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This Sustainability Report serves as Ford’s annual United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) “Communication on Progress,” as it includes discussion of Ford’s implementation of the 10 principles of the UNGC and support for broad UN development goals. Please see the index below for information on where the UNGC principles are covered in this report.

“Ford became a signatory to the UN Global Compact a decade ago, demonstrating our support for these 10 principles on human rights, labor and the environment. We continue to actively implement them in our day-to-day activities across our business.”

Jim Hackett,President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company

Human Rights

UNGC Principle		Report Links
1.	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.	Ethics and Compliance Policy Letters and Directives Human Rights Building Capacity in Our Supply Chain Auditing Our Suppliers Collaborating for Human Rights Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers Our Contribution to Society
2.	Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	Ethics and Compliance Policy Letters and Directives Building Capacity in Our Supply Chain Auditing Our Suppliers Collaborating for Human Rights Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers Our Contribution to Society

Labor Standards

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3.	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.	Policy Letters and Directives Human Rights Building Capacity in Our Supply Chain Auditing Our Suppliers Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers Our People GRI Index
4.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.	Policy Letters and Directives Human Rights Building Capacity in Our Supply Chain Auditing Our Suppliers Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers Our People
5.	Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor.	Policy Letters and Directives Human Rights Building Capacity in Our Supply Chain Auditing Our Suppliers Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers
6.	Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	Policy Letters and Directives Human Rights Environmental Impact of Our Suppliers Diversity and Inclusion Supplier Diversity

Environment

UNGC Principle	Report Links
7.	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.	Climate Change Strategy 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 Strategy Operations Energy and Emissions Water Use Waste Reduction Reducing Vehicle CO₂ Emissions Taking a Life Cycle Approach Improving Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels and Powertrains Addressing Non-CO₂ Emissions Using Sustainable Materials
9.	Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.	Energy and Emissions Water Use Waste Reduction Reducing Vehicle CO₂ Emissions Taking a Life Cycle Approach Improving Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels and Powertrains Addressing Non-CO₂ Emissions Using Sustainable Materials

UNGC Principle

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Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.

Climate Change Strategy

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.

Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.

Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

UNGC Principle		Report Links
10.	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	Ethics and Compliance Policy Letters and Directives