Ford Motor Co. (F) announced in its annual Sustainability Report that it has reduced the amount of energy required to produce each vehicle in its manufacturing facilities by 22 percent in the last six years. The company also announced plans to cut usage another 25 percent on a per-vehicle basis by 2016.
Other progress highlighted includes reduction in waste-to-landfill, water use and carbon dioxide emissions; a summary of company financial health; improvement in vehicle fuel economy; and safety achievements.
"Sustainability has moved from the periphery to the center of our strategy for succeeding in the marketplace and helping to address global challenges," said Robert Brown, vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.
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