Ford Recognized With Climate Leadership Award

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Not only is Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F - News)showing leadership in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of its vehicles, but the company is also being recognized for its greenhouse gas leadership in manufacturing as well. Today, Ford received a Climate Leadership Award at the inaugural United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony and Conference. Ford was the only automobile manufacturer to receive an award.

Ford was recognized with a Goal-Setting Certificate for its publicly stated manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, which is part of the company's global manufacturing CO2 strategy. Ford had previously established vehicle CO2 goals based on its contribution to achieving 450 ppm atmospheric CO2 concentration. Applying this stabilization goal to its manufacturing operations helped the company develop its stated goal of 30 percent reduction per vehicle built between 2010 and 2025.

"Emissions reduction is a key element of Ford's approach to sustainability and we plan to build on our accomplishments moving forward," said Andy Hobbs, director, Environmental Quality Office. "This Climate Leadership Award is a symbol of the dedication our employees have made to become a leader in reducing manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions."

A leader in greenhouse gas reductions and reporting

Ford has been a leader in facilities-related greenhouse gas and energy-use reductions, and public reporting of greenhouse gas emissions:

On the way to the goal

Ford plans to achieve its goal through a variety of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction technologies, including:

About Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

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Ford Recognized With Climate Leadership Award