Hyundai Motor Company has strengthened its sustainability leadership with the release of its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting major progress in renewable energy, vehicle electrification, hydrogen innovation, responsible sourcing, and climate action during FY2025.
The automaker reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, supported by significant investments in clean technologies, software-defined mobility, and hydrogen infrastructure, Hyundai Motor Sustainability Report 2025 said.
President and CEO José Muñoz said sustainability is now central to Hyundai’s transformation into a high-technology mobility company, integrating manufacturing, sourcing, innovation, and community initiatives with long-term environmental goals.
Hyundai Achieves 100 percent RE100 Across North America, Europe and India
Renewable energy remained one of Hyundai’s strongest sustainability achievements during FY2025.
The company achieved 100 percent RE100 across all operational facilities in North America, Europe, and India, matching electricity consumption entirely with renewable energy. Across overseas operations, renewable electricity adoption increased to 76 percent, supported by power purchase agreements (PPAs), rooftop solar installations, and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
A major milestone was the signing of a 147 MW solar photovoltaic power purchase agreement in Georgia, supplying renewable electricity to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, one of the company’s largest electric vehicle manufacturing facilities.
These initiatives form a key part of Hyundai’s strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 across manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, vehicle use, and end-of-life recycling.
Electrified Vehicle Sales Rise 27 percent
Electrification continues to be Hyundai’s primary strategy for reducing value chain emissions.
During FY2025, Hyundai sold approximately 962,000 electrified vehicles globally, representing a 27 percent increase compared with the previous year.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached approximately 276,000 units, reflecting growing global demand for zero-emission transportation.
The company also announced that by 2027, every passenger vehicle sold in Europe will offer an electrified variant. In North America, Hyundai plans to launch Extended-Range Electric Vehicles capable of traveling more than 600 miles on a single charge.
Looking ahead, Hyundai aims to achieve annual sales of 2 million electric vehicles across 21 models by 2030.
Hydrogen Expansion Supports Low-Carbon Economy
Alongside battery electric vehicles, Hyundai continues investing heavily in hydrogen technologies.
The company is expanding deployment of XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks across North America and Europe while strengthening its HTWO hydrogen business.
A key project is the construction of a 1 GW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysis facility in South Korea to produce green hydrogen for transportation, industrial operations, maritime applications, and stationary energy systems.
These investments support Hyundai’s ambition to build an integrated hydrogen ecosystem that complements battery electric mobility while reducing emissions across multiple industries.
KRW 125.2 Trillion Investment Drives Sustainable Mobility
To accelerate sustainable growth, Hyundai announced a domestic investment plan totaling KRW 125.2 trillion through 2030.
The investment includes:
KRW 50.5 trillion for future businesses and sustainable technologies, including electric vehicles, HTWO hydrogen solutions, the Pleos Software Defined Vehicle platform, and AI data centers.
KRW 38.5 trillion for research and development.
KRW 36.2 trillion for capital expenditure to modernize manufacturing and expand production capacity.
The investment strategy combines sustainability, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to support Hyundai’s long-term growth.
Responsible Supply Chains and ESG Governance
Hyundai expanded its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives by strengthening responsible sourcing and human rights oversight throughout its supply chain.
During FY2025, the company completed human rights due diligence across 47 operational sites and conducted on-site assessments at battery mineral mines and smelters to improve transparency within its critical mineral supply chain.
Hyundai also introduced a real-time forced labor risk monitoring system supported by supplier compliance requirements and contractual enforcement measures to strengthen responsible procurement.
Social Sustainability and Community Impact
Hyundai continued investing in employee wellbeing, workplace safety, and community programs.
Over the past three years, voluntary employee turnover declined by more than 50 percent, while employee satisfaction improved for the third consecutive year.
The company also strengthened vehicle safety performance, ranking second globally in the 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Hyundai and Genesis received 21 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus awards, marking the second consecutive year the automotive group achieved the industry’s highest number of safety recognitions.
Hyundai expanded its Hyundai Hope on Wheels program into Canada and Mexico, increasing cumulative pediatric healthcare donations to USD 320 million.
Environmental conservation efforts also accelerated. Through the IONIQ Forest initiative, Hyundai has planted more than 2 million trees across 13 countries. In partnership with Healthy Seas, the company has removed approximately 320 tons of abandoned marine litter across 10 countries, supporting marine ecosystem restoration and circular economy objectives.
Hyundai Strengthens Long-Term Sustainability Leadership
Hyundai’s 2026 Sustainability Report demonstrates measurable progress toward its 2045 net zero ambition through renewable energy adoption, clean mobility, hydrogen innovation, responsible sourcing, and strategic investment.
Key achievements—including 100 percent RE100 across North America, Europe, and India, 76 percent renewable electricity adoption across overseas operations, 962,000 electrified vehicle sales, 276,000 battery electric vehicles sold, a 147 MW solar PPA, a 1 GW green hydrogen facility, and a KRW 125.2 trillion investment plan through 2030—highlight the company’s commitment to building a low-carbon mobility ecosystem while delivering long-term environmental, social, and economic value.
SHAFANA FAZAL