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 95 is higher than 100% 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'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, primarily from the use of sold products. 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 broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across their global operations by 2050. Additionally, Ford is targeting a 50% reduction in the CO2e intensity of Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2035. In previous years, Ford has made notable progress, achieving a 32% reduction in emissions per vehicle produced by 2025, surpassing their initial goal of 30% reduction set against a 2010 baseline. Their ongoing initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to 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.
