The Ford Motor Co. said this week that it intends to achieve global carbon neutrality by 2050.
The company issued its 21st annual Sustainability Report, and in it said that between now and 2050, it intends to set interim targets to more urgently address climate change challenges.
Ford said it is the only full line U.S. automaker committed to doing its part to reduce CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and working with California for stronger vehicle greenhouse gas standards.
Carbon neutrality refers to achieving zero carbon emissions by balancing such emissions with carbon removal. To achieve its goal, Ford will focus initially on three areas that account for approximately 95 percent of its CO2 emissions – vehicle use, its supply base and the company’s facilities.
“We can develop and make great vehicles, sustain and grow a strong business and protect our planet at the same time – in fact, those ideals complement each other,” said Bob Holycross, vice president, chief sustainability, environment and safety officer. “We don’t have all the answers yet but are determined to work with all of our global and local partners and stakeholders to get there.”
Several RV manufacturers use Ford chassis as a platform for Class B and Class C motorhomes. The Ford Transit has found increasing favor with RV makers upon which to build Class B motorhomes, while the Ford E350 and E450 chassis have been workhorse models for years as a platform for larger Class C motorhomes.
