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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ford's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Ford's score of 49 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ford's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ford Motor Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 386,583,742,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,108,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,465,837,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 384,119,775,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Ford has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 76% by 2035, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre by 2035, with 2019 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Ford's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is actively working towards these targets, reflecting its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change challenges in the automotive industry.
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Add to project| 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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ford is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
