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Hyundai Capital America Sustainability Profile

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Hyundai Capital America, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily across North America. Established in 1989, the company has evolved into a key player in the automotive finance industry, providing innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of consumers and dealers alike. Specialising in vehicle financing, Hyundai Capital America offers a range of products, including retail and lease financing, as well as dealer services. Its commitment to customer satisfaction and competitive rates distinguishes it in a crowded marketplace. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for Hyundai and Kia dealerships. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience, Hyundai Capital America continues to expand its services, contributing to the growth of the automotive sector in the region.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Hyundai Capital America's score of 68 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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Hyundai Capital America's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Capital America, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Hyundai Motor Company, from which it inherits climate-related initiatives and commitments. Hyundai Capital America is aligned with the climate strategies of Hyundai Motor Company, which has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction. These initiatives are cascaded down from the parent company, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company participates in various industry-standard initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and RE100, both of which are linked to Hyundai Motor Company at a cascade level of 2. While specific reduction targets for Hyundai Capital America are not detailed, the overarching goals from Hyundai Motor Company suggest a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact. The company is expected to contribute to the collective efforts of its parent organisation in achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

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Scope 2
1,598,715,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Hyundai Capital America's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hyundai Capital America's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hyundai Capital America's Location?

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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 Capital America is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hyundai Capital America's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hyundai Capital America's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
78%
Purchased Goods and Services
16%
Investments
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Hyundai Capital America's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hyundai Capital America has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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