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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Industry Benchmark
Ford's score of 75 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Ford Motor Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 386,583,742,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,108,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,355,152,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 384,119,775,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products. Ford has made substantial commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company achieved a 32% reduction in emissions per vehicle produced by 2025, surpassing its initial target of 30% relative to a 2010 baseline. Additionally, Ford has committed to reducing its global manufacturing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2023 from a 2017 base year. Looking ahead, Ford aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 76% by 2035, also from a 2017 baseline. Furthermore, the company has set a target to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per vehicle kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the reference year. Ford's long-term vision includes achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with all new vehicles being zero-emission by 2035. The company is also focused on ensuring that its European electric vehicle manufacturing facilities and logistics operations are carbon neutral by the same year. These initiatives reflect Ford's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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 | 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.
