The road to better
Sustainability at Ford
Our purpose is to help build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. To learn more read our sustainability report.
Better Business
Sustainable thinking is in everything we do and we’ve got ambitious plans for tomorrow. From improvements in transportation and manufacturing, to how materials are sourced and produced, plus respecting human rights, employees, and the communities we are active in.
People
We remain committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace for everyone at Ford.
Climate Change
Ford is introducing a new range of electric vehicles in Europe and investing billions in the future of European-based manufacturing to shift our entire line-up of passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe to 100% electric.
Water
Since 2000 we have achieved a reduction in global annual water use, accounting for 199 billion gallons of water saved. Through integrating more water efficient processes and technologies in our manufacturing systems, to further decreasing our water consumption.
Waste
Across our European BlueOval plans, we've reached true zero waste to landfill since 2016.
Energy
We use 100% renewable electricity tariffs in our European Ford facilities. We have new and extended solar panel installations at our plants in Valencia (Spain), Cologne (Germany), and Dunton and Daventry in the UK.
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Better products and services
Electric vehicles are an integral part of our future. We have a full Electric Vehicle line-up, including the All-Electric Ford Capri, All-Electric Explorer, Mustang Mach-E, Puma Gen-E and E-Transit.
Electric Vehicles
Ford is introducing a new range of electric vehicles in Europe and investing billions in the future of European-based manufacturing to shift our entire line-up of passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe to 100% electric.
With the Ford Power Promise™ we are making electric vehicle ownership easier and more accessible. Our aim is to provide drivers with peace of mind and eliminate barriers making the switch.
Blueoval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse
We're making the shift to electric vehicles as easy as possible, because we believe this freedom to move should be accessible. With BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse, EV drivers have access to over 1,000,000 public charging points across Europe - including high-power IONITY chargers.
Safety
Ford is committed to designing and building safe vehicles.
All Ford commercial vehicles have been awarded a 5-star result in Euro NCAP’s van rating. The Ford Explorer and Ford Capri have both been awarded a 5-star result in Euro NCAP’s passenger car rating.
Ford Power Promise™
Ford Power Promise™ is our commitment to electric vehicle confidence. Getting you home charging ready, delivering support services that enable easy charging on the go, with peace-of-mind ownership. We’ve got your back in all the areas that matter most.
Recycle your Ford
Your old car has reached its end of life, and you’re wondering what happens next. We’ll take it away for recycling completely free of charge, and will ensure it is recycled responsibly in accordance with End-of-Life Vehicle regulations.
Better together
We can make progress when we work together and we know we can’t do this alone. We are creating an environment that we’re all in together – and through Ford Philanthropy, our philanthropic arm of Ford, the mission is to partner with communities to help move people forward and upward.
Partnerships
We are collaboration driven, addressing human and environmental responsibility together with our partners. Ford is part of Catena-X, a network set up to establish data standards for the automotive value chain. We continued to see an increase in the number of Manufacture 2030 (M2030) supplier participants in 2024.
We are a member of the Drive Sustainability partnership that aims to embed sustainable practices throughout the entire automotive supply chain and we were the first American automaker to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, which works to advance more sustainable social and environmental practices in mining.
Communities
Through our Community Relations team, we focus on the communities in which we have manufacturing facilities. We engage with these communities in multiple ways to understand the community sentiment. Through our philanthropic arm, Ford Philanthropy, we’ve given back and have been helping build strong communities for more than 75 years. Ford Philanthropy partners with non-profits in communities around the world where Ford has roots, co-creating and investing in local programs that build equity, and expand access to essential services and education for the future of work. Whether we’re connecting people with fresh food through innovative mobility solutions, helping communities rebuild after disasters, or training students for jobs as auto technicians, we harness Ford’s scale, resources, and expertise to amplify our impact.
Sustainability development goals
Since 2016 Ford has been a signatory of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. A 17-step blueprint for businesses that aligns with our commitments, targeting human rights issues, climate change and more. ‘For peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.’
