Ford Wins 2020 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability
The World Environmental Center honored Ford Motor Company with the Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Ford is the first automaker to receive the WEC Gold Medal in its 36-year history. The Future at Ford: Hands-free Active Drive Assist technology coming in 2021 The award, handed out during a virtual ceremony on […]
Sustainability Chief Champions Green Efforts at GM
In January, Dane Parker reported to his new position at General Motors — chief sustainability officer — the first ever in the automaker’s history. Previously, Parker’s job title was vice president of sustainable workplaces at GM. In his new position, Parker will help GM become one of the most sustainable companies across the globe. What’s […]
FCA 2019 Sustainability Report Details Eco-Friendly Acts
FCA released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s recent social, environmental, and economic efforts. The report demonstrates that FCA was able to strengthen its business while also making a positive impact on the environment. Vehicles for You and Your Loved Ones: Family-friendly models Endeavors mentioned in the FCA 2019 Sustainability Report FCA has […]
Ford 20th Annual Sustainability Report Released
Ford Motor Company released its 20th Sustainability Report this month, part a reflection on how far the automaker has come since its first report in 1999, part a recap on what its efforts were in 2018, and part a look ahead to its plans for further sustainability in the years to come. “We are committed […]
Sustainability Efforts by GM Earns Automaker 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
The 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award in Energy Management goes to General Motors for its ongoing efforts to save energy in its operations since 2010. Check Out: The 2019 Chevy Silverado “Energy efficiency is a key part of General Motors’ strategy for a future with zero emissions,” said Alfred J. […]
GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts
General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and one for the world. These highly influential indices track thousands of companies around the world and rank them based on their financial stability, environmentally friendly practices, and corporate responsibility. It’s the fourth time GM has been […]
Ford Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability Mielewski Looks Back on a Decade of Soy Foam
You may or may not be aware that Ford uses a soybean-based foam in its vehicles’ seat cushions, seat backs, and headrests, but it’s a common practice that began a full 10 years ago with the launch of the 2008 Mustang before becoming a standard for every North American-built Ford in 2011. The results of […]
Ford Outlines Eco-Friendly Initiatives and Output in 2017 Sustainability Report
Ford on Friday released its annual Sustainability Report, which covers multiple areas in which the automaker strived to improve the environment over the previous year or more and the various goals it has for making the world a better place in the future. Where some may continue to scuttle the idea that climate change is […]
Subaru Partners with Klean Kanteen to Promote Sustainability
Subaru continues to showcase its nature loving image by partnering with Klean Kanteen to launch a multi-year partnership that focuses on sustainability. Klean Kanteen is the first stainless steel reusable water bottle manufacturer, while Subaru is known for being America’s first zero-landfill automaker. Those shared ties to environmental responsibility have allowed Subaru and Klean Kanteen […]
Nissan Recognized For Commitment to Sustainability
Nissan is making quite a name for itself when it comes to environmental sustainability, and not just because it builds the cutting-edge Nissan LEAF EV. The company is making real progress on goals to reduce emissions from all of its vehicles and make its manufacturing processes and facilities as green as possible. All of this […]
GM Again Present on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Today General Motors announced that the company has been ranked once again on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for corporate sustainability leadership in the automotive industry. This marks GM’s second year as an index component, and the company retains its claim as the only automaker on the North American index. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index […]
Ford Announces Better World Project, Releases 2015-16 Sustainability Report
Today marks the release of the 17th annual Ford Sustainability Report, which itself marks the launch of a new pilot program that will seek to use that automaker’s available mobility resources to provide necessary goods and services in rural South Africa and Nigeria. The Ford Better World Project will unite the automaker with organizations and […]
Latest GM Sustainability Report Emphasizes Mobility
On Tuesday, General Motors released its latest Sustainability Report, which emphasized the importance of connectivity, car-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and alternative propulsion as keys to the future of providing customers with cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility options. “We see tremendous potential in these technologies and the long-term benefits for our customers and communities around the […]
GM Recognized in 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
General Motors announced on Friday that it has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, making it the lone auto manufacturer in North America to be recognized. “We’re on a mission to transform transportation, from designing more efficient vehicles to redefining how they’re built to reduce environmental impact,” said Greg Martin, executive director of […]
FastLane Launches GM Sustainability Video
Almost all automakers are working hard to reduce their overall carbon footprints, and it’s not just through increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Automakers are also looking at how they can improve processes at factories and reduce waste. General Motors is no exception, with 111 landfill-free facilities across the globe—and counting. Just yesterday, GM’s […]
“Nissan LEAF: Beyond Zero Emissions” Looks at Sustainability in Production
The on-road effects of the Nissan LEAF are clear enough from the statistics: the world’s best-selling electric car has driven a cumulative 913,000,000 kilometers in its four years on the market and has contributed to saving more than 151,000 tons of CO2 emissions. But, as LEAF Chief Vehicle Engineer Hidetoshi Kadota points out in “Nissan […]
Ford Sustainability Report Shows Water Conservation Efforts
According to the 15th annual Ford Sustainability Report, Ford is two years ahead of schedule in its goal of reducing water use per vehicle by 30 percent globally. These efforts seek to facilitate the process of making clean and affordable drinking water available to people in countries where it is otherwise difficult to obtain. “As […]
Volkswagen Receives WEC’s Gold Medal Award for Sustainability
Volkswagen Group has received the World Environmental Center’s 30th Anniversary Gold Medal Award for sustainability. Volkswagen’s dedication to preserving the environment, eco-friendly mobility, and sustainability were among the reasons the German automaker stood out. Numerous global companies across multiple business sectors were evaluated for the award, but it was Volkswagen that stood out thanks to its […]