Ford's commitment extends beyond economic development to include environmental stewardship. As part of the goal to be a good neighbor, Ford is also committed to protecting the local environment and the families who have lived in the area for generations.
Ford is drawing from 120+ years of manufacturing knowledge to ensure its BlueOval City facilities incorporate proven environmental designs, safeguards, and structures to carefully control materials used in the manufacturing process and to prevent them from having contact with stormwater runoff and soil.
BlueOval City is designed with sustainability at its core:
Water Conservation: Implementing best practices from Ford's global operations, BlueOval City aims to minimize water usage and reuse industrial water, conserving precious freshwater resources.
Emission Reduction: State-of-the-art systems will limit emissions, exceeding the stringent air emission limits of any other U.S. assembly plant. Investing in carbon-free and renewable electricity further minimizes the environmental footprint.
Innovative Energy Solutions: BlueOval City is pioneering new technologies to reduce electricity consumption, including heat capture and reuse systems and geothermal energy.
Spill Prevention and Environmental Management: Proactive measures, including detailed Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, ensure environmental protection during both construction and operation. Ford's Environmental Operating System, based on ISO 14001 criteria, will ensure ongoing environmental compliance and performance evaluation.
Community Environmental Initiatives: Ford is also supporting local environmental initiatives, including stream restoration, litter cleanup campaigns, improved river access, and lake beautification programs.
Learn more about how Ford is making a tangible difference in West Tennessee with our Good Neighbor Plan.
As part of our commitment to being a good neighbor, Ford aims to help long-term residents of the BlueOval City area move forward and upward by connecting them with services, opportunities, local leaders, and each other.
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