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Hyundai Motor published the '2026 Hyundai Motor Sustainability Report,' which outlines its future sustainable management strategy, on the 30th. This year's report is structured around three key areas: environment, society, and governance, reflecting strategies to respond to the transition toward electrification and the AI industry. The core of this report largely focuses on global efforts to transition to renewable energy and the resulting outcomes.
In the environment section, the report focused on global renewable energy transition efforts and tangible results. Hyundai Motor Group achieved RE100 certification at all its facilities in Europe, North America, and India. Hyundai Motor Group MetaPlant America (HMGMA) signed a 147MW solar power purchase agreement. It also advanced its waste battery recycling system to build a circular economy. The report includes the current status of biodiversity risk management, reflecting the guidelines of the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). It also detailed strategies for a hydrogen ecosystem through the establishment of an integrated hydrogen value chain and strategies for next-generation electrification transition.
The society section covers safety and human resource management activities. Sixteen vehicle models received the highest rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests in the United States. The company established a 2030 safety management strategy and expanded its commitment to a safe environment. It also included cases of fair transitions that assist employees in job reassignments in line with the acceleration of electrification and AI.
The governance section addressed transparency and strategies to maximize shareholder value. The company newly introduced a system of independent outside directors. It appointed four women and three foreign nationals among all directors to strengthen board diversity. It included a value-up program targeting a minimum total shareholder return rate of 35% from 2025 to 2027. To ensure ethical technology use, the company is gradually building AI governance.
For the first time this year, Hyundai Motor also published a 'Summary Report' that condenses the key contents. The summary report summarizes key topics such as climate change response and sustainable supply chain management to improve information accessibility.
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