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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In 2024, Hyundai Motor Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 679,822,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,417,987,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 147,253,154,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Hyundai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its operations by 2045. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 60% by 2035 and achieve a complete reduction (100%) by 2045, using 2023 as the baseline year, which recorded 2,275,751,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, Hyundai plans to reduce GHG emissions by 26% compared to 2016 levels by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is also committed to the RE100 initiative, aiming to source 100% renewable energy by 2045, which will further support its emissions reduction goals. Hyundai's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect its direct operational impact. The company is actively working towards enhancing energy efficiency and integrating renewable energy solutions in its production processes, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 822,273,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,032,654,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,209,437,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.