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Hyundai Motor

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Hyundai Motor Company, commonly referred to as Hyundai, is a leading global automotive manufacturer headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Hyundai operates within the automotive industry, focusing on the design, production, and sale of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and electric models. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, Hyundai has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its eco-friendly Ioniq series. The company is recognised for its advanced technology, safety features, and competitive pricing, which have solidified its market position. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Hyundai continues to be a prominent player in the global automotive landscape, consistently earning accolades for its vehicles and sustainability initiatives.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Hyundai Motor's score of 74 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hyundai Motor's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hyundai Motor Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,526,380,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 460,430,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,065,955,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 147,253,154,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045, with specific targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 60% by 2035 and 100% by 2045, using 2023 as the base year. In previous years, Hyundai's emissions were also significant, with 2023 figures showing total emissions of about 1,254,385,069 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 696,590,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,579,161,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 26% compared to 2016 levels by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Hyundai's long-term strategy includes transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency in production processes. The company is also pursuing its RE100 commitment, aiming to source 100% renewable energy by 2045. These initiatives reflect Hyundai's recognition of climate change as a critical issue and its commitment to sustainable practices in the automotive industry.

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Scope 1
822,273,000
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Scope 2
2,032,654,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
7,209,437,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hyundai Motor's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hyundai Motor is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hyundai Motor is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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