Having already proven its commitment to recycling (see article) Ford is now looking to make a broader effort in examining the greenhouse gas emissions within the auto industry.
It will survey 35 top global suppliers – ranging from companies that make seats and steering systems to tyres and metal components – on their energy use. While many already measure their emissions, the project will allow processes and practices to be shared that could significantly reduce emissions.
According to Tony Brown, Ford group vice president, suppliers play an important role in reducing the overall carbon footprint and this initiative will build on the company’s leadership to solve an issue facing the whole industry.
The data gathered will be evaluated and Ford will share feedback from its data collection process with the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
In addition, Ford is working with the Automotive Industry Action Group to develop guidelines to measure supplier emissions with the hope of leading the industry to consistent and comparable emission estimation methods.
