Lear Named Ford's 2026 Supplier of the Year for Sustainability
Lear Corporation has been recognized as the 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Sustainability category for its performance in the 2025 fiscal year.
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What Happened
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, has been named the 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Sustainability category by Ford Motor Company. The award honors the company's outstanding performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.
“Being named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the strong partnership between Lear and Ford. We are incredibly proud of our global teams for their efforts to drive value through sustainability across our products, operations and supply chain.”
“The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit is a key moment where we celebrate the vital companies we work with every day... We are committed to building stronger and closer relationships so we can compete to win together.”
Lear was formally recognized at Ford’s supplier event in Detroit, where representatives from both companies celebrated the achievement.
Why this matters
This award highlights strong collaboration between a major automaker and its supplier, and underscores the growing importance of sustainability in the automotive supply chain.
Terms in This Story
- Supplier of the Year
- An annual award given by Ford to recognize top-performing suppliers that exceed expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
- Sustainability
- Practices that minimize environmental impact and promote long-term ecological balance.
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