Better Health for All

Ford's primary revenue source remains gasoline-powered vehicles, which have well-established negative health outcomes and contribute to moderate health-harming externalities. However, the company is transitioning towards electric vehicles, with targets to produce over 2 million EVs annually by 2026

, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 to enhance air quality . During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford demonstrated significant contributions to global health crisis response by partnering to produce essential medical equipment like respirators and ventilators , manufacturing face shields , and distributing 120 million masks . The company also launched a public service announcement campaign to combat vaccine misinformation and encourage vaccinations , representing an excellent health education initiative.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

The provided articles detail Ford's philanthropic initiatives through the Ford Fund, including investments in community centers

, transportation solutions for under-resourced areas , hunger relief , and grants for Latina and Black entrepreneurs , . While these programs aim to stimulate local economies and provide opportunities, the articles do not offer specific, quantifiable data points related to Ford Motor Credit Company's financial services operations. Consequently, there is no evidence regarding the percentage of underserved clients served by its lending products, pricing fairness, revenue from high-cost products, share of the loan book dedicated to inclusion, data accessibility for financial services, fair lending compliance, wealth-building outcomes for financial customers, profit reinvestment percentages, the extent and impact of financial literacy programs for its customers, customer debt burden ratios, geographic inclusion of financial service access points, or product simplicity for Ford's financial products. Therefore, all KPIs for Fair Money & Economic Opportunity must be omitted due to a lack of relevant, quantifiable evidence directly pertaining to Ford's financial services.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Ford Motor Company faced two substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations within the past three years. In 2023, a settlement was reached regarding the illegal seizure of UAW dues money from an employee, requiring reimbursement.

In 2022, the company settled a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit for $115,000, agreeing to revise policies, provide anti-discrimination training, and report complaints to the EEOC. In 2023, Ford and the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached an agreement that included a 25% wage increase over the contract's duration, with an immediate 11% raise and incremental increases leading to a top wage exceeding $40 per hour by April 2028. The agreement reinstated cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), potentially elevating total wage growth to over 30%, and included a $5,000 ratification bonus for workers. Temporary workers received a 150% pay increase and gained profit-sharing benefits. Most wage tiers were eliminated, reducing the time for new hires to reach top pay from eight years to three. Canadian autoworkers ratified a new labor agreement with Ford in 2023, which included a nearly 20% base hourly pay increase for production workers and over 25% for trade workers over three years, along with a $10,000 bonus for permanent employees. In 2023, Ford parts workers went on strike, citing concerns over fair compensation and safety issues, including slippery floors and inadequate cleaning protocols. In 2025, workers at a Ford joint venture plant in Kentucky filed to hold a union election.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Ford demonstrates a commitment to ethical sourcing through several initiatives. The company has participated in the Responsible Minerals Initiative and complied with conflict minerals legislation since 2013.

In January 2019, Ford launched a blockchain pilot to trace ethically sourced cobalt, creating an audit trail from mine to end-user. Ford became the first American automaker to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) in February 2021 and partnered with The Copper Mark in October 2020 to ensure responsible copper production. In April 2021, Ford introduced a formal Supplier Code of Conduct, prohibiting child labor, modern slavery, and forced labor. Additionally, in June 2021, Ford supported a pilot program in the Democratic Republic of Congo to empower women in copper and cobalt supply chains, aiming to address the root causes of child labor.

Honest & Fair Business

Ford Motor Company agreed to a $165 million civil penalty in November 2024 for regulatory breaches, specifically for delayed recalls and providing inaccurate or incomplete information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This penalty included $65 million in direct payments, $45 million for compliance spending, and $55 million deferred. The company has a robust whistleblower policy with multiple reporting channels, and its subsidiary, Ford Otosan, ensures denouncer identity is kept secret and prohibits hostile attitudes towards them. Ford enforces a zero-tolerance anti-corruption policy, ensuring compliance with global laws and maintaining clear anti-bribery policies. Ford Otosan's anti-corruption policy specifically forbids facilitation payments, limits gifts to €50, and includes the right to audit business partners.

Kind to Animals

Ford Motor Company has implemented a comprehensive ban on all animal testing.

This policy ensures the company will neither conduct nor fund animal testing, nor request it from others on its behalf. The ban extends to its suppliers and university research projects conducted on its behalf.

No War, No Weapons

Ford sold its direct defense contracting division, Ford Aerospace, in 1990, marking its exit from direct defense contracting.

However, Ford vehicles are used by military and police globally, some of which are armored and retrofitted. The company also supplies autonomous systems to the Department of Defense, with two units provided for military prototypes. Ford's AI Ethics Principles are high-level and do not explicitly address military applications, despite its AI systems having military uses. The autonomous system developed by Kodiak, which Ford supplies, uses the same software for both civilian (long-haul trucks) and military (F-150 military prototype) applications. Ford has committed to respecting the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and implemented grievance mechanisms to address human rights and environmental concerns throughout its supply chain. Furthermore, Ford requires suppliers to adhere to advanced humanitarian procurement standards, including not engaging in unlawful eviction or land taking, and ensuring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of communities.

Planet-Friendly Business

Ford has incorporated 60.6% carbon-free electricity globally.

The company reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35.4% since 2017. Ford is investing over $50 billion between 2022 and 2026 to develop electric vehicles and batteries, with goals to achieve an annual production run rate of 600,000 EVs by the end of 2023 and over 2 million by 2026. It secured an agreement to purchase 650 megawatts of new solar energy in Michigan, which will attribute all of its electricity supply in Michigan to clean energy. Ford supported U.S. regulations to cut vehicle emissions by nearly 50% by 2032 and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company was the first American automaker to include its global supply chain on the Manufacture 2030 platform, inviting 3,000 Tier 1 supplier sites to participate in emissions reduction efforts, and conducted 30 supplier audits along critical mineral battery supply chains.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No cultural appropriation incidents are reported in the provided articles. Ford has demonstrated active measures for cultural site protection, including a $6 million investment in 2016 by Ford and UAW-Ford for the Motown Museum expansion to preserve its cultural heritage.

In November 2023, The Henry Ford Museum initiated a process to consult with Tribal nations for the respectful repatriation of Native American cultural items, reflecting a proactive response to cultural heritage issues. Further community and cultural engagement includes a US$10,000 contribution from the Ford Motor Company Fund in March 2024 to an Orang Asli empowerment program in Malaysia. In 2019, Ford awarded $250,000 in grants for projects reflecting Detroit's culture and history and opened a Ford Resource and Engagement Center in Bangkok. Ford also established an Indigenous Peoples Network for its employees in 2023 , donated $1 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2014 , and renewed a $50,000 grant to the American Indian College Fund in 2012.

Safe & Smart Tech

Ford reported no material cybersecurity threats in 2023

and stated no breach of its systems or customer data regarding a 2026 claim of 44,000 stolen records. The company has AI Ethics Principles based on seven pillars, including fairness, transparency, and privacy, and employs rigorous ongoing testing and auditing for all AI technology, including for bias and discrimination. Ford provides cybersecurity training and phishing simulations for personnel with company email and asset access, and mobile apps with SYNC send encrypted data. Ford operates a bug bounty program and performs penetration tests, internal code reviews, and simulations to assess vulnerabilities. However, Ford received a $165 million civil penalty from NHTSA in 2024 related to a 2020 recall timeliness issue. Reports from 2023 highlighted concerns about Ford's extensive collection of personal information, including location and driving habits, and its sharing with various third parties, raising significant privacy issues and indicating inadequate consumer privacy standards. A 2024 patent filing for an in-car advertising system that listens to conversations to serve targeted ads further raised privacy concerns. Ford's account authentication relies on email/username, password, and security questions, with no mention of multi-factor authentication for user accounts. While Ford complies with CCPA, it denied 224 opt-out requests for California residents in 2024, indicating friction in user data control. Ford Trucks is also ramping up for upcoming cybersecurity regulatory compliance, suggesting existing gaps. Despite a stated privacy-by-design approach for AI, the extensive data collection and sharing practices suggest privacy considerations are often overridden.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Ford recycled or reused 91% of waste generated in 2022.

The company has 86 zero waste to landfill sites, representing 77% of its global manufacturing facilities, and all European manufacturing plants achieved zero waste-to-landfill status. Over 85% of vehicle parts and materials in North America and the EU are recycled and reused at their end of life. Ford integrates circular design principles, using agricultural by-products like coffee bean husks and olive tree waste in car parts, and was awarded for redesigning the Mustang Mach-E's frunk insert with post-consumer recycled materials. The company has numerous waste reduction initiatives, including a closed-loop aluminum recycling system recovering up to 20 million pounds per month, using soy-based foam in over 18.5 million vehicles, transforming 3D printing waste into vehicle parts, and partnering for a closed-loop battery recycling system. Ford has company-wide targets to achieve true zero waste to landfill and eliminate single-use plastics from operations by 2030. The company also has a Partnership for A Cleaner Environment (PACE) program for key supply chain partners and a Supplier Code of Conduct with environmental requirements.