Ford
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is a leading American automotive manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, US. Founded in 1903, Ford has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, pioneering mass production techniques with the introduction of the Model T in 1913. The company operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the design, manufacture, and sale of automobiles, trucks, and automotive parts. Ford's core product line includes popular models such as the Ford F-Series, Mustang, and Explorer, each distinguished by innovative technology and performance. With a strong commitment to sustainability and electric vehicle development, Ford is positioned as a key player in the evolving automotive landscape, consistently recognised for its contributions to automotive engineering and consumer satisfaction.
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Ford's score of 95 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ford's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ford Motor Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 356,193,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 870,091,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,183,244,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 354,140,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 387,618,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,108,815,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1,355,152,000 kg CO2e. Ford has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 76% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, relative to a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre by 2035. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of Ford's broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2050. In terms of recent achievements, Ford has successfully met its 2025 goal of reducing emissions per vehicle produced by 30% relative to a 2010 baseline, achieving a 32% reduction eight years ahead of schedule. The company is also committed to ensuring that all new vehicles will be zero-emission by 2035, with European electric vehicle and component manufacturing facilities aiming for carbon neutrality by the same year. Overall, Ford's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change, with a clear focus on both operational and product-related emissions.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,384,651,260 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,260,242,390 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ford is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
