Originally published February 6 2006
Ford Motor Co. shows its green side by releasing a climate change report
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Ford Motor Company has released a Climate Change report to the general public, and the document reveals measures the company has taken over the last five years to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
In an industry first, Ford Motor Company has issued a report addressing the business implications of climate change, carbon dioxide emissions and global energy concerns.
Ford's report recognizes the importance of precautionary, prudent and early actions to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
It also highlights the need for integrated approaches by fuel companies, vehicle manufacturers, consumers and policy makers.
"Climate change and energy security affect our operations, our customers, our investors and our communities," said Niel Golightly, director, Sustainable Business Strategies.
A shareholder resolution filed in November 2004 by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), Ceres (a coalition of investors and environmental groups and founder of the Investor Network on Climate Risk) and others was subsequently withdrawn in March 2005 when Ford announced it would publish this report.
"Ford clearly understands that global warming is a serious environmental and financial issue, and that climate-friendly vehicles must be part of the solution," said Mindy S. Lubber, president of Ceres and director of the Investor Network on Climate Risk, an alliance of investors with nearly $3 trillion of assets.
* Committing to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from its North American plants by six percent by 2010 as part of the Chicago Climate Exchange.
For every ton of carbon emitted in the creation of the vehicle, the company will purchase an offset.
Ford will also develop materials for consumer education that will create a level of understanding of what an offset is and how customers can act on further offset opportunities.
The program is designed to heighten awareness of driving behaviors and their relationship with emissions and fuel economy.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents.
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