New York Climate Week recently concluded, and with 1,000+ events spread across the city, it was a packed agenda. There were discussions on the evolving policy landscape, AI's role in climate solutions, and the critical need to remain focused on sustained, long-term efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.
Amidst these broader conversations, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Worth Magazine editorial director (and Bronco aficionado!) Dan Costa for a fireside chat at the Techonomy Impact event, which brought together voices from tech, business and environmental advocacy to explore the role of innovation in tackling climate change.
Dan and I had a wide-ranging conversation about how Ford is accelerating our journey toward carbon neutrality by 2050. We touched on the role of consumer choice in our product strategy, the next-generation possibilities sparked by our recently announced Universal EV Platform, and Ford’s continued innovation in reducing emissions across our vehicles, operations, and supply chain. From charging infrastructure and “frunks” to Ford’s 26-year history of sustainability reporting, we covered a lot of ground.
I also had the opportunity to reinforce all the ways that Ford continues to move forward on the Road to Better:
Our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 is unwavering.
- We’re making tangible progress in reducing emissions across our vehicles, operations and supply chain, having achieved a 49% reduction in absolute global operations greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions since 2017. And since 2019, we have had a 16% reduction in total Scope 3 GHG emissions, which are indirect emissions occurring in a company's value chain, encompassing both upstream and downstream activities.
We’re delivering a range of lower emission product choices to meet diverse customer needs.
- Electric vehicles are central to Ford's carbon neutrality strategy, and with our recently announced Universal EV Platform, we’re paving the way for a new family of affordable, high-quality EVs, designed to compete globally. But we also recognize that the transition to electrification isn't linear. That's why Ford continues to offer broad choices with lower emissions, including our popular hybrids.
In addition to our vehicles, we’re working hard to reduce emissions in our operations and across our supply chain.
- Ford's commitment extends beyond our vehicles. Our manufacturing sites are models of innovation, conserving water, reducing waste, recycling materials and improving energy efficiency. By 2027, all manufacturing in Michigan will be powered by the equivalent of 100% carbon-free electricity, including wind and solar.
We continue to engage with partners, industry peers, and local communities to protect people and the planet.
- We know we can't do it alone. Lasting change requires working together with partners, industry peers, and local communities. For example, we helped launch the Transform: Auto initiative in North America to support suppliers adopting renewable energy, and increased supplier engagement in Manufacture 2030, which helps suppliers establish targets, measure, and reduce emissions. We also trained more than 800 Ford employees and nearly 588 suppliers in supply chain sustainability topics and conducted 1,394 supplier audits to ensure they are in compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Transparency and long-term vision guide our every step.
- Ford has been a leader in sustainability reporting for 26 years. Our 2025 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report is our most comprehensive yet, featuring a Sustainability Statement guided by the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and receiving a Limited Assurance opinion from PwC. This commitment to transparency, coupled with our long-term vision, ensures we remain focused on what's right for our customers, our employees, and the planet for the next 120 years, regardless of short-term trends.
At Ford, our purpose has always been bigger than building vehicles. We’re driven by a desire to build a better world.
I encourage you to watch the full Worth interview to learn more about our commitment to sustainability, product innovation and creating lasting change: