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Ford Australia Sustainability Actions

Supplier carbon reporting platform

In 2022, Ford joined Manufacture 2030, a platform that helps suppliers measure, manage, and cut carbon emissions. Ford said it would roll the tool out to more than 5,000 Tier 1 supplier sites across over 66 countries. The company also said suppliers are expected to set science-based greenhouse gas targets, make action plans, and report progress clearly. This is meant to reduce emissions across Ford’s wider supply chain, not just inside its own factories.

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Supplier code of conduct

Ford said it created a formal supplier code of conduct in 2021, building on supplier rules it had used since 2003. The code sets expectations for human rights, environmental care, responsible material sourcing, and lawful business practices. It also asks suppliers to set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and share transparent reports. In plain terms, Ford is trying to push sustainability rules beyond its own business and into the companies that make parts and materials for it.

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EV supply chain planning

Ford said it has been building a new electric vehicle supply chain that supports sustainability and human rights. In the ESG News report, the company linked this work to a target of more than 2 million EVs by the end of 2026 and said it planned for more than half of global production to be electric vehicles by 2030. It also said it was sourcing battery capacity and raw materials to support this shift.

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Near-zero carbon materials pledge

As part of the First Movers Coalition, Ford said it would buy at least 10% near-zero carbon steel and aluminum by 2030. The coalition is a buying group that uses company demand to help create markets for cleaner industrial materials. This matters because steel and aluminum are major sources of emissions in vehicle manufacturing. The pledge shows Ford is trying to lower emissions in the materials it buys, not only in the cars it sells.

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Office renovation cut resource use

The Ford Foundation, which is a separate organisation from Ford Motor Company, reported sustainability upgrades in its 2018 office renovation. It said the building uses high-efficiency water fixtures that cut water use by over 40%, lighting that reduces energy use by 15% compared with local code, and materials with recycled content. It also said some wood came from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified supply chains, meaning the wood was sourced under forest-management standards.

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Data-led ESG management

A case study from IBM said Ford-linked sustainability work at GPT Group used IBM Envizi ESG Suite to manage environmental data more accurately. This is not Ford Motor Company, but it shows how sustainability teams can use software to track energy, water, waste, and emissions in one place. The case study said the system helped reduce energy intensity and emissions, and made reporting easier. It is relevant as an example of ESG data management, not as a Ford Motor Company action.

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