Hyundai-Kia is lauded for its green commercials and sustainable image with electric vehicles (EVs) and net-zero promises. However, 94% of their total sales in 2022 were still fossil fuel vehicles. (1)

A 2022 report revealed that Hyundai-Kia under-reported emissions by as much as 115%, which was the highest among the world's top 9 automakers in relation to the accuracy of their emission disclosure. (2)

Despite a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045, Hyundai-Kia's supply chain heavily relies on fossil fuels, with renewable energy accounting for less than 1% of their energy consumption in 2022. (3)

To truly be a climate champion, Hyundai-Kia must match its words with action by halting fossil fuel car production and transitioning to renewable energy sources throughout its supply chain.

1. MarkLines data: Hyundai-Kia total sales in 2022: 6,404,292; fossil fuel cars 6,047,106 (94.42%), electric vehicles 357,186 (5.58%)
2. Transport & Environment: Oil companies in disguise: Carmakers are a ‘ticking carbon bomb’ for investors; automakers studied include Toyota, Volkswagen, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Stellantis, Honda, Ford, Mercedes, and BMW
3. CDP.net: % of Hyundai-Kia’s energy consumption sourced from renewable energy (RE) in 2022 is 0.28% (259,825 MWh/92,628,440 MWh); Hyundai 2022 RE: 120,171 MWh (0.14%), non-RE: 88,832,494 MWh, total: 88,952,665 MWh; Kia 2022 RE: 139,654 MWh (3.8%), non-RE: 3,536,121 MWh, total: 3,675,775 MWh