Ford has reiterated its commitment to becoming carbon neutral globally by 2050, emphasizing steady progress in reducing emissions across its operations, supply chain, and vehicle lineup.
The automaker first announced its carbon neutrality target in 2020 and says it remains firmly on track through a combination of technological innovation and renewable energy adoption.
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Speaking during New York Climate Week, Bob Holycross, Ford’s Vice President and Chief Sustainability, Environment and Safety Officer, said the company is accelerating its journey toward its 2050 goal through initiatives such as its Universal EV Platform, an expanding hybrid portfolio, and efforts to lower emissions in manufacturing and logistics.
Ford has already achieved a 49 percent reduction in global operational greenhouse gas emissions since 2017 and a 16 percent reduction in total Scope 3 emissions since 2019, which include indirect emissions from its entire value chain.
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The automaker is also targeting cleaner energy use at its plants, with all Michigan manufacturing sites set to be powered by 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2027. New facilities, including the upcoming BlueOval City complex, will operate on renewable power from day one.
Ford said these measures reflect its broader strategy to make both vehicle production and use more sustainable as it moves toward its long-term carbon neutrality goal.
Source: Ford Authority