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Lead the Charge: Ford is the Most Sustainable Car Manufacturer

After finishing in second place last year, Ford has improved in all rating categories and is now at the top of the overall ranking. The study, initiated by climate protection and human rights groups, focuses particularly on the manufacturers' supply chains. Ford overtakes Mercedes and also places ahead of Tesla, Volvo, and Stellantis.

The proportion of pure electric vehicles at Ford is just three percent. However, the manufacturer is striving for high fairness and sustainability in the supply chain - putting it at the top of the Lead-the-Charge rankings. | Photo: Ford
The proportion of pure electric vehicles at Ford is just three percent. However, the manufacturer is striving for high fairness and sustainability in the supply chain - putting it at the top of the Lead-the-Charge rankings. | Photo: Ford
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Johannes Reichel

The US automaker Ford has seized first place among global automotive manufacturers in the latest edition of the annual "Lead the Charge" report on the sustainability of the automotive industry, displacing Mercedes-Benz. This ranking is compiled by a coalition of climate, environmental, and human rights organizations, including the European umbrella organization Transport & Environment (T&E). Every twelve months, the coalition assesses the measures taken by the industry's key representatives to make their supply chains fair and sustainable. Tesla made the most significant leap: the California-based brand, the only completely electric one, improved from ninth to third place. At the bottom of the ranking are the Chinese brands BYD, GAC, and SAIC, which lag significantly behind in the chapters "Fossil Free & Environment" and "Human Rights & Responsible Sourcing."

Following the second overall rank last year, Ford has improved in all areas and thus underscored the impact of its continuous investments in a sustainable and responsible global supply chain. In addition to securing first place in the overall ranking, Ford topped numerous individual categories in this year's "Lead the Charge" ranking. This is especially true for those categories that evaluate companies' commitment to human rights protection.

"We are advancing our commitment to a climate-neutral future - with our supply chain playing a crucial role," emphasizes Bob Holycross, Vice President of Ford Motor Company responsible for sustainability, environment, and safety. "It is a great honor for us to be recognized by 'Lead the Charge' as the leading international automotive manufacturer in this area. The coalition acknowledges our efforts to create supply chains that are good for both people and the planet, reflecting Ford's goal of contributing to the building of a better world."

With its annual report, the "Lead the Charge" initiative aims to raise public awareness about the definition of an eco-friendly car. Emissions during driving are as important as fair, fossil-free, and sustainable supply chains. The study is divided into the thematic areas of "Climate and Environment" as well as "Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing." The evaluation is based on official, publicly accessible reports and results from audits and certifications by independent third parties. This emphasizes the importance of transparency in supply chain management.

Translated automatically from German.
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