A remarkable step towards involving external stakeholders has been the distribution of a dealership guide on Diversity in the UK.
Ford sponsors a range of high-profile diversity events such as the Notting Hill Carnival, MELA and Gay Pride or other gay/lesbian events in the UK and in Germany. The company was honoured with an award for actively integrating sexual orientation issues in its Diversity work
Ford gives all employees at least 16 hours with pay to become involved with community projects. In Germany, for example, Ford and its employees have been engaged in anti-racism work for several years.