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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ford's total carbon emissions reached approximately 356,193,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 870,091,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,183,244,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,076,700,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which amounted to around 354,140,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of the supply chain and product use. 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. This target is part of their science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to align with global climate goals. Additionally, Ford aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per vehicle kilometre by 2035. In the near term, Ford has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its global operations by 2030 and aims for all new vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035. Furthermore, the company aspires to carbon neutrality across its vehicles, suppliers, and facilities by 2050. Overall, Ford's emissions data and climate commitments underscore a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change within the automotive industry.
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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.
