The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a leading global environmental non-profit that boasts the largest environmental database in the world. They run the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts, and have created a system over the past 20 years that has encouraged worldwide engagement on environmental issues. In a recent report highlighting current water risks and future water-related financial opportunities for businesses, Ford was recognized as a corporate leader, with the water saving innovations that the company has implemented in its manufacturing facilities around the world showing the possibility for businesses to have real success in their efforts towards sustainability.
“Ford has unquestioningly benefitted from our years-long relationship with CDP and we appreciate the valuable insight its water security program has added to our internal processes,” said Andy Hobbs, global director, Environmental Quality Office, Environmental & Safety Compliance at Ford. “It’s gratifying, each year, to see our progress toward zero water withdrawals for manufacturing processes. Together with CDP and a growing number of our suppliers, we are ensuring billions of gallons of water are preserved for human consumption.”
Ford’s strides towards carbon neutrality and the use of clean energy are well known, but the company’s efforts towards water conservation have also been substantial. Ford’s current goal is to make zero water withdrawals for manufacturing processes, helping to support freshwater availability in local communities. Ford manufacturing processes emphasize recycling and reuse systems to help save water and conserve energy.
Since 2000, Ford has achieved a 76.2% reduction in absolute freshwater use, the equivalent of 186.3 billion gallons of water saved in that time period. Last year, Ford was able to use 22% less water globally, the equivalent of a year’s worth of water for 1.7 million homes.
These efforts stood out in the recent CDP report, gaining notice for Ford out of more than 15,500 global companies and earning Ford a highly sought-after “double A” score for their work in water security and climate stewardship. Ford was the only automaker that was able to achieve the CDP A-List in both the water and climate segments.
“We were grateful to receive a double ‘A’ score from CDP and also encouraged to see an increasing number of companies participating in CDP’s data collection,” said Cynthia Williams, Global Director, Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance, Ford. “This is an important metric, which Ford will remain committed to as we push toward our goal of carbon neutrality. We encourage our suppliers and partners to do the same.”
Ford’s major strides in the direction of sustainability are not only changing the way the company operates, but causing ripple effects to the entire industry and helping to create a cleaner, greener future. If you’re interested in learning more about Ford’s conservation efforts, make sure to keep reading our blog at Dunphy Ford!
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