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2017 marks the eighth year in a row Ford Motor Company has been named
one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
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The honor recognizes Ford’s focus on being a good corporate citizen,
which includes supply chain sustainability, responsible mineral
sourcing and initiatives like the Partnership for a Cleaner Environment
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Each year, the Ethisphere Institute recognizes the world’s top
companies for driving positive change by mandating ethical practices
and promoting corporate citizenship as well as responsible governance
and leadership
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
With its focus on being a good corporate citizen, Ford Motor Company has
been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the eighth
straight year – the longest streak for any auto manufacturer.
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Ford’s commitment to ethics is evident in programs aimed at monitoring
human rights and safe working conditions, sourcing conflict-free
minerals, to programs such as the Partnership for a Cleaner Environment,
which is aimed at encouraging sustainability through Ford’s supply chain.
For more information on the Partnership for Cleaner Environment, click
here.
Ford also fosters long-term relationships with suppliers through active
engagement, which includes sharing best practices, as well as providing
training and evaluations to ensure suppliers meet both legal
requirements and Ford standards.
“Strong ethics and corporate citizenship are the foundation of our
business philosophy, which demonstrates to our customers what we stand
for as a company,” said Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company Executive
Chairman. “This honor is a reflection of Ford’s core values, and it
shows that our employees are continuing to make the right decisions
every day for all of our stakeholders.”
Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies acknowledges and
honors companies that recognize they have a role in society to influence
or drive a positive change. These companies consider their employees,
investors, customers and other key stakeholders when taking action,
while their values and culture align with the decisions they make every
day.
“Companies we’ve honored as World’s Most Ethical take a novel response
to the shift in societal expectations, constant redefinition of laws and
regulations, and the geo-political climate,” said Timothy Erblich,
Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve seen how Ford responds to
these challenges, while still investing in communities where they reside
and embracing ethical strategies across the globe, as a sustainable
business advantage.”
For its efforts, Ford has been recognized by several third-party
organizations, including:
For more information about Ethisphere Institute’s methodology and to
view the complete list of 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies, visit www.ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical/wme-honorees/
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 62 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks
and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its business
model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities with
investments in electrification, autonomy and mobility. Ford provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and
video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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Contacts:
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