Hyundai Motor Company Publishes 2026 Sustainability Report Featuring ESG Achievements

The “2026 Hyundai Motor Company Sustainability Report” was published on June 30.

2026 Hyundai Motor Company Sustainability Report. Hyundai Motor Company

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Since 2003, Hyundai Motor Company has published an annual sustainability report to disclose a wide range of financial and non-financial information on its sustainable management practices and to proactively communicate with both domestic and international stakeholders, including investment institutions and customers.

In the environmental section, the report focuses on Hyundai Motor Company’s “proactive response” and “tangible achievements” in meeting global environmental regulations. Key topics include: achieving RE100 at all business sites in Europe, North America, and India; signing a 147MW solar power purchase agreement (PPA) for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) as part of global renewable energy transition efforts; advancing the waste battery recycling system to establish a circular economy; and managing biodiversity risks in accordance with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines.

The report also details Hyundai Motor Company’s strategy to expand its leadership in the hydrogen ecosystem by building an integrated hydrogen value chain, as well as its next-generation electrification transition plans.

In the social section, the report covers various human resources management activities in response to the rapidly changing industrial landscape, including: 16 Hyundai Motor Company models receiving the highest TSP/TSP+ ratings in the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests; establishing the “2030 Safety Management Strategy” and expanding investments in safety and environmental initiatives; and implementing “just transition” programs to support employee job reallocation amid the acceleration of electrification and artificial intelligence.

In the governance section, the report highlights efforts to maximize shareholder value and strengthen risk management strategies, including: the introduction of a new lead independent director system; enhancing transparency, diversity, and independence in board decision-making by appointing four female directors and three foreign nationals to the board; launching the “Value Up Program” with a goal to achieve a minimum total shareholder return ratio of 35% from 2025 to 2027; and gradually establishing “AI governance” for the ethical use of technology.

For the first time, Hyundai Motor Company also published a “Report Summary” to enhance readers’ access to key information in the sustainability report.

The summary includes pages highlighting core topics such as major sustainability achievements in 2025, climate change response, and sustainable supply chain management, enabling anyone to intuitively understand the current status of Hyundai Motor Company’s ESG management.

A Hyundai Motor Company official stated, “In line with the global trend toward mandatory ESG information disclosure, this year’s report transparently presents our substantial ESG risk management capabilities and systematic implementation progress. By publishing a summary of key achievements, we aim to help a broad range of stakeholders relate to Hyundai Motor Company’s ESG initiatives.”

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