SEOUL, June 30, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced the publication of its ‘2026 Sustainability Report,’ which details the company’s diverse efforts, achievements, goals and future plans for sustainable management. Hyundai Motor has published the report annually since 2003 to communicate its financial and non-financial performance and to actively engage with global stakeholders, including investors and customers.
“At Hyundai, we do not assume progress is inevitable. It has to be earned, year after year, through consistent and decisive action. Sustainability is a core part of our transformation into a high-technology mobility company. This report is our accounting of 2025, the progress of our teams, and the work that still lies ahead. We are proud of how far we have come, and clear about how much further we have to go. We will continue to do more this year and beyond.” – José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company
The ‘2026 Sustainability Report’ is divided into three main sections: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).
How is Hyundai Motor Accelerating its Environmental Commitments?
In the Environment section, the report details significant progress in the global transition to renewable energy.
Highlights include:
Beyond these achievements, the report outlines expansion of Hyundai Motor Group's integrated hydrogen value chain and next-generation electrification strategy. The company has also integrated biodiversity risk management by incorporating the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, which helps minimize the environmental impact of corporate activities across all operations.
What Progress Has Been Made in Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Management?
In the Social section, Hyundai Motor demonstrates enhanced product responsibility and comprehensive employee support initiatives.
Key initiatives include:
The company has also introduced a ‘Just Transition’ initiative to ensure employees can successfully navigate the industry's evolution toward electrification and artificial intelligence. The program provides training and development opportunities to support this transition.
How is Hyundai Motor Strengthening Its Corporate Governance?
The Governance section details the company’s efforts to improve the diversity and independence of its Board of Directors.
Key improvements include:
The report also specifies the company’s commitment to responsible management for maximizing shareholder value and proactive risk management, including:
How Is Hyundai Motor Improving Report Accessibility?
To improve information accessibility, Hyundai Motor is releasing a ‘Summary Report’ alongside the main report. This condensed version highlights key sustainability achievements and summarizes topics such as climate change response and sustainable supply chain management, making the company's sustainability initiatives easy to understand.
The ‘2026 Hyundai Motor Sustainability Report’ and its summary can be found on the Hyundai Motor website’s sustainability section.
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About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
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1 Hyundai Motor's renewable energy transition at overseas operations reached 76% in 2025, achieved through various means including Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
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