SUSTAINABILITY
Hyundai Motor Company is turning sustainability into a core procurement and operational strategy, using long-term renewable energy agreements and supply chain reforms to advance its net-zero ambition. With a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045, the company is embedding ESG principles across manufacturing, sourcing, and stakeholder engagement.
“ At the heart of Hyundai’ s vision is our commitment to sustainability,” says José Muñoz, President and CEO.“ We’ re working diligently to reduce the environmental impact of our vehicles and manufacturing processes throughout their lifecycle. Our commitment to achieving 100 % renewable energy( RE100) across our businesses is taking shape through large-scale renewable energy purchase agreements in Korea, the US and India.”
Hyundai has signed major renewable power agreements across multiple regions, while electrification of its fleet and advanced manufacturing innovations, including AI-based energy management and lowtemperature paint curing, are reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In parallel, the company is addressing upstream Scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement, ESG risk assessments, and updated procurement codes aligned with international labour and environmental standards.
Beyond emissions, Hyundai integrates sustainability into governance, human rights, and operational resilience. Strategic procurement decisions – ranging from renewable sourcing to localised EV production – demonstrate how netzero delivery depends on embedding decarbonisation directly into global supply chains, turning commitments into measurable outcomes at scale.
José Muñoz,
President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company