Ford Motor Company
In marking this year鈥檚 World Water Day, Ford Motor Company continuously strives to go further in its commitment to water leadership. Ford recently announced its updated manufacturing water strategy, which calls for an additional 30 percent reduction in water use per vehicle from 2015 to 2020, along with a long-term aspirational goal of zero drinkable water use in manufacturing. 2 years ago - With its focus on being a good corporate citizen, Ford Motor Company has been named one of the World鈥檚 Most Ethical Companies for the eighth straight year - the longest streak for any auto manufacturer. 2 years ago - Two new announcements from Ford highlight how the auto and mobility company is harnessing technology to get ahead. 1 billion over the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company founded by former Google and Uber leaders, to develop a virtual driver system. 50,000 in grants to high school student-led community programs designed to promote sustainability and innovation. 2 years ago - As the global economy moves towards implementation of its new climate goals, the world鈥檚 largest purchasing organizations are using their buying clout to drive down emissions across their supply chains.
2 years ago - Ford and Transport for London have announced a new multimillion-pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. The project features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power. The arrival of the new program is well-timed: Just five days into the new year, the City of London surpassed its 2017 air pollution limit, calling major attention to the serious air pollution problems the city currently faces. Ford Announces Major EV Push; Adds 700 U.S. 2 years ago - Ambitions to reduce environmental impact by slashing water use are driving brands in industries of all kinds to rethink their manufacturing processes. This week, both Wrangler and Toyota announced they have risen to the challenge and have plenty to show for their efforts. 3 years ago - SAN FRANCISCO, November 16, 2016 - Sustainable Brands announces 5 new members of its global Advisory Board.
In total, 43 sustainability and brand leaders from diverse industry sectors represent the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board. 鈥淲e are honored to have a dedicated Advisory Board that not only embraces the spirit of our community, but also embodies our promise to deliver brand value creation through sustainability at scale,鈥?states KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, founder of Sustainable Brands. 3 years ago - Ford Motor Company is honored for the second time for its water conservation efforts by CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. Ford is one of 24 companies to be awarded an 鈥淎鈥?grade for its water management efforts. More than 600 companies were considered for a position on this exclusive global list of corporate leaders. CDP鈥檚 new report Thirsty business: Why water is vital to climate action, is being released today. 鈥淭he business case for action to improve water security has never been stronger or more urgent,鈥?says Morgan Gillespy, head of water at CDP.
鈥淲e congratulate Ford Motor Company for achieving a position on CDP鈥檚 Water A List. 3 years ago - DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2016 - After two years of hard work and planning, the historical Ford Rouge Center has achieved true landfill-free status. It is the company鈥檚 largest complex to send zero waste to landfill. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an incredible achievement,鈥?said Gary Johnson, Ford North America manufacturing vice president. 3 years ago - Ford is aiming to reduce its use of the world鈥檚 most precious resource - water - by nearly three-fourths as it takes its next step toward using zero potable (drinking) water for vehicle manufacturing. By 2020, Ford aspires to have reduced its water usage per vehicle by 72 percent and will have saved more than 10 billion gallons of water since the turn of the millennium. 3 years ago - Energy efficiency, lower costs and spectator experience were all factors that led Ford Field to make plans for a greener future.
From recycled water to LED lighting, new initiatives at the Detroit Lions stadium should make everyone a fan. 3 years ago - As the honeybee population in the U.S. Ford employee Mary Mason has taken up the task of caring for tens of thousands of bees right outside the Ford Rouge Complex. 3 years ago - Ford has announced that it will offer its employees in Shanghai with ongoing education about the importance of recycling e-waste and access to an e-waste recycling system. Project. The more than 1,000 employees of Ford headquarters will be able to place used electronics in numerous collection boxes located around the facility. Items can include mobile phones, appliances, storage devices such as external hard drives and USB drives, physical media including CDs and video games, entertainment equipment such as televisions and musical instruments, and electronics of all varieties. 3 years ago - Henry Ford was committed to using natural and recycled material in his manufacturing and the company that bears his name continues to follow his business practices.
