Hyundai reports operational emissions transparently but absolute global emissions rose 6% in 2023, driven by use-phase Scope 3 that dominates the footprint. The company lacks SBTi-validated targets, sources coal-powered aluminum from Indonesia, and faces documented greenwashing criticism for LNG expansion after RE100 pledges. Supply chain accountability and emissions trajectory remain the weakest areas.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (1/10, 3/10).
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Among the 24 major automotive brands we've scored, Hyundai Motor Company sits 22nd of 24.
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Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean automotive manufacturer founded in 1976, headquartered in Seoul. With 117.61 billion KRW in FY2021 revenue, it is a major global carmaker producing internal combustion, hybrid, and battery electric vehicles across passenger cars and commercial segments.
Major legacy automaker with similar diesel-emissions-cheating history and unvalidated net-zero commitments
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