Ford Motor Co
Ford Motor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ford Motor completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ford Motor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ford Motor's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ford Motor amounted to 2,380,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ford Motor decreased by 31.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Ford Motor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ford Motor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ford Motor were 1,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ford Motor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ford Motor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ford Motor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Ford Motor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ford Motor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,380,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does Ford Motor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ford Motor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Ford Motor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ford Motor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ford Motor reported 360,883,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Ford Motor includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Ford Motor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ford Motor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ford Motor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 360,883,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 13.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ford Motor's Scope 3 emissions increased by 575.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ford Motor disclose?
In 2024, Ford Motor reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Ford Motor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ford Motor's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 292,127,000 tCO₂e (80.95%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 43,167,000 tCO₂e (11.96%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 15,972,000 tCO₂e (4.43%)
Ford Motor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ford Motor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ford Motor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,000,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 184,993 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ford Motor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ford Motor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ford Motor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.46, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ford Motor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ford Motor ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Ford Motor is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Ford Motor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ford Motor reported a total carbon footprint of 363,263,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 538.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Ford Motor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.38%.a