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Ford Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all Ford suppliers and their sub-contractors/sub-tiers.
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Introduction
Since 2003, Ford has maintained codified conduct expectations that included environmental responsibilities for employees, contractors, and suppliers, updating them over time. In 2021, Ford established a dedicated Supplier Code of Conduct to formalize supplier requirements across a range of sustainability issues, embedding due-diligence and risk-management expectations for its global supplier community. The Code was updated in April 2025, aligning supplier expectations with Ford’s climate ambitions (carbon neutrality globally by 2050 and by 2035 in Europe) and consolidating guidance in a single, public document.
GHG Emissions Management — what Ford requires
Ford’s Code makes supplier emissions tracking explicit:
Report Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions (and water-use data) to Ford if requested.
Establish science-based GHG targets, action plans, and transparent reporting mechanisms that support global carbon neutrality by 2050 (all scopes) and, for Europe, carbon neutrality by 2035 (Scopes 1–2); set near-term 2030 targets.
Maintain ISO 14001–certified environmental management systems.
These requirements sit within Ford’s broader supply-chain decarbonization push and supplier-engagement programs.
Besides emissions, Ford's Code also addresses pollution prevention, waste/materials management, responsible sourcing (including CAHRAs), health & safety, labor and human rights, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, trade compliance and more, with clear “We Require Our Suppliers To” actions under each heading.
Implementation Status
Ford's Supplier Code of Conduct is in force. Ford requires suppliers to operationalize and document compliance, track results, and report progress. Ford may request evidence at any point, require corrective action plans, or “seek alternate sources of supply” for non-compliance—while reserving the option, under UNGP 19, to continue engagement where leverage can drive improvements. Ford also reports supplier engagement and training volumes in its annual sustainability reporting. Together, this indicates robust oversight of the Code’s GHG expectations.
Resources
Ford Supplier Code of Conduct (April 2025) — official requirements and “How to Implement” guidance.
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