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Annual Financial Report
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Responsibility Statement for Hyundai Motor Company
To the best of my knowledge,
(a) the financial statements prepared in accordance with the applicable set of
accounting standards give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
position and profit or loss of Hyundai Motor Company and the undertakings
included in the consolidation taken as a whole and
(b) the management report includes a fair review of the development and
performance of the business and the position of Hyundai Motor Company and the
undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a
description of the principal risks and uncertainties that Hyundai Motor Company
faces.
Jaehoon Chang
CEO & President
March 9
th
, 2023
Management Report
1. Business Overview
Hyundai Motor Company (“HMC” or “the Company”) as a consolidated entity consists of
automotive division, finance division and others division. As of 2022, revenue of automotive
division accounted for 80%, finance division for 14% and others division for about 6%. Status
of major companies in each division is as below.
Division
Company
Major Products
Automotive
Hyundai Motor Company, HMA, HME,
HMCA, HMMA, HMMC, etc.
Vehicles, etc.
Finance
Hyundai Card, Hyundai Capital, HCA
Installment finance,
Lease, Credit Card
Others
Hyundai Rotem, etc.
Railway vehicles, etc.
[Automotive Division]
Based on sales of 3.94 million units (based on wholesale) in 2022, the Company posted 142.5
trillion KRW in consolidated sales revenue and 113.7 trillion KRW for automotive division.
As a mid- to long-term strategy for sustainable growth, the Company is pushing for the
transition to a ‘Smart Mobility Solution Provider’ that provides quality-based SMART values.
The Company has established three business structures and strategic directions. The first one
is ‘Smart Mobility Device’, which promotes balanced growth between profitability and sales
by enhancing the competitiveness of automotive business and preemptive transition to
electrification. The second is ‘Smart Mobility Service’, which supports vehicle sales and
secures business capabilities. Finally, with advanced hydrogen technologies of fuel cell
system, the Company continues to establish the hydrogen ecosystem and secure hydrogen
initiatives to preoccupy fuel cell-based hydrogen market.
[Finance Division]
Hyundai Capital and Hyundai Card are representative financial companies among our
subsidiaries in finance division.
Specialized Credit Finance Business
Hyundai Capital is a financial company that handles only specialized credit finance business
and is registered with the Financial Services Commission under the Specialized Credit Finance
Business Act. The main business includes installment financing, lease financing and various
types of retail and corporate financing excluding credit card service. As most of the fund
raising is done through borrowing from financial institutions and issuing corporate bonds
without receiving credit, company’s ability to raise funds is important.
(1) Installment financing business
Installment financing is a financial system in which when a consumer wants to purchase
vehicles, home appliances and durable consumer goods, financial company lends the
purchase funds to the consumer under a contract with the seller, and the consumer repays
the principal and interest in installments to the financial company. In Korea, it is mainly used
to purchase vehicles and the business highly depends on the automotive market.
(2) Lease financing business
Lease refers to a physical financing activity in which a company specializing in facility rental
services purchases certain facilities, lends them to consumers for a certain period of time and
receives the usage fee(lease payment). Lease business has the characteristics of corporate
financing, however as automotive market is growing, the dependence on automotive market
continues to increase.
(3) Others
Hyundai Capital operates both of consumer finance and corporate finance business other
than installment financing and lease financing business. It has credit loans for consumers
using auto finance and mortgage loans as well as corporate finance such as PF (project
Financing) for real estates.
Credit Card Business
Hyundai Card issues credit cards to members who meet certain requirements and creates
added value by charging fees in return of giving credit to merchants and members after
entering into a franchise agreement with a store of goods or services. In addition, Hyundai
Card generates revenue by providing its members with credit loan services and other
additional services such as cash advances and card loans.
[Others Division]
Hyundai Rotem, established in 1999, operates rail solution business that supplies various
types of railway vehicles and core electrical equipment of railway vehicles, defense solution
business and eco-plant business for automobile production infrastructure and technologies
for smart factory.
- 2023 Annual Guidance
HMC has announced annual guidance since 2021 in order to provide thorough understanding
and reinforce credence to its esteemed shareholders and investors. In addition, the Company
provides guidance updates reflecting rapidly changing business environment.
Annual guidance for 2023 was announced during business results announcement conference
call in January 2023, including sales volume and profitability target as well as plan for
Investment, FCF (excluding finance division) and shareholder return.
As the overall supply chain situation is improving, both of industry demand and the Company’s
sales volume are expected to increase on a year-on-year basis. The Company’s sales volume
target for 2023 is 4.32 million units, which is a 9.6% increase compared to sales volume of
3.94 million units for 2022.
For 2023 consolidated revenue, the Company is expecting a growth of 10.5% to 11.5%
compared to 2022 and is aiming for a level of 6.5% to 7.5% of operating profit margin on a
consolidated basis on the back of volume increase and production normalization as well as
product mix improvement.
Investment plan for automotive division is 10.5 trillion KRW including 4.2 trillion KRW for R&D
and 5.6 trillion KRW for CAPEX, and FCF excluding finance division is expected to be between
3.0 and 4.5 trillion KRW.
Lastly, for shareholder return, the Company is determined to execute flexible shareholder
policy to carry dividends higher or same level of the previous year to improve shareholder
value. In addition, the Company is planning to announce updated mid- to long-term
shareholder return policy within this year.
-
Board of Directors
As of the end of 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors consists of 5 internal directors (Euisun
Chung, Jaehoon Chang, Chung Kook Park, Dong Seock Lee, Gang Hyun Seo) and 6 outside
directors (Eun Soo Choi, Chi-Won Yoon, Eugene M. Ohr, Sang-Seung Yi, Dal Hoon Shim, Ji Yun
Lee). Euisun Chung, an internal director and the CEO, is the chair of the Board and he was
appointed as the chair of the Board of Directors in order to efficiently and rapidly respond to
the dynamics of business environment and automotive industry and to practice responsible
management as the executive chair of the Company.
The Board of Directors, as the Company’s the highest decision-making body, represents the
interests of shareholders and stakeholders, resolves important matters such as policy of the
Company’s operations under laws and articles of incorporation and supervises the execution
of duties of directors and management.
In addition, the Board of Directors promotes expertise in decision-making and effectively
performs its functions by subdividing tasks and delegating certain tasks to Committees under
the Board of Directors to strengthen its executive and supervisory functions. The Committees
include Audit Committee, Recommendation Committee on Candidates for Outside Directors,
Sustainability Management Committee and Compensation Committee.
Meanwhile, the Company enacted Corporate Governance Charter in 2016, laying the
foundation for enhancing transparency of responsible management under professional and
independent supervision of the Board of Directors as a global company. Through revision of
the Corporate Governance Charter in October 2019 and March 2021, the Company reflected
strategic direction and a need to improve ESG in the entire text of the Charter. Revisions of
relevant laws, regulations of Committees and improvements related to governance were
reflected in the Charter as well.
The Company conducts its own evaluation of outside directors and has improved efficiency of
the Board of Directors through evaluation of the Board by outside directors and discussion of
the results of evaluation at the Board.
(a) Gender identity for Board of Directors
(As of December 31, 2022)
Number of
board
members
Percentage of
the board
Number of
senior
positions* on
the board
Number in
executive
management
Percentage of
executive
management
Men
10
90.9%
4
5
100%
Women
1
9.1%
-
-
-
(b) Ethnic background for Board of Directors
(As of December 31, 2022)
Number of
board
members
Percentage of
the board
Number of
senior
positions* on
the board
Number in
executive
management
Percentage
of executive
management
White British or
other White
(Including
minority-white
groups)
-
-
-
-
-
Mixed/Multiple
Ethnic Groups
-
-
-
-
-
Asian/Asian
British
11
100%
4
5
100%
Black/African/
Caribbean/
Black British
-
-
-
-
-
Other ethnic
group including
Arab
-
-
-
-
-
* CEO, CFO, SID and Chair
- Financial Risk Management
The Company is exposed to financial risks such as market risk (foreign exchange risk, interest
rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk in relation to financial instruments. The
purpose of risk management is to reduce, eliminate and avoid financial risks to acceptable
level by identifying potential risks that may affect financial performance.
Market Risk Management
The Company is exposed to financial risks from fluctuations in exchange rate and interest
rates. Therefore, derivatives are used for hedging the risks.
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Since the Company makes transactions marked with foreign currency, it is exposed to the risk
of exchange rate fluctuations in various currencies and major currencies are USD, EUR, JPY
and so on.
In order to manage foreign exchange risk, the Company eliminates the risk by matching inflow
and outflow of foreign currency by currency and maturity and adjusting payment date for
foreign currency funds according to exchange rate outlook.
In addition, foreign exchange derivatives such as currency forward, currency option, currency
swap and so on are used for hedging, but transactions for trading purpose are excluded in
principle.
2. Major references for business industry
(1) Characteristics of Industry
Automotive industry assumes a broad industrial base, so it has a very large upstream and
downstream industry linkage effect compared to other industries. Automotive industry can
be largely divided into manufacturing, distribution, and operation. Manufacturing has
connections with other industries including steel, chemicals, electricity, electronics, rubber,
glass, plastics industry and components makers that produce about 20,000 parts. Distribution
involves direct sales of OEMs, dealerships, financing, consignment companies, and operation
involves maintenance, components, refueling, and insurance industry.
(2) Growth for Industry
The growth of automotive industry was driven by governments' industrial policies and
industry's constant research and development efforts, as the domestic and overseas markets
continued to expand. Korea’s automotive industry has produced a total of 116.10 million
vehicles since 1976, when it began exporting its first unique model, the Pony, to the domestic
market by 2022, of which 42.2%, 48.88 million units, were sold in Korea. The remaining 57.8%,
67.05 million units, were sold to overseas markets.
(3) Economic fluctuation
Demand for automotive is closely related to economic fluctuation. The relationship is more
evident when the demand for automotive reaches a certain level or higher and the growth of
demand for automotive slows down. When the supply of automotive began in earnest, the
demand for automotive increased rapidly regardless of economic fluctuation. However, since
then, it has been sensitively affected by economic fluctuation, such as changes in economic
growth. During the economic downturn, consumption slows down due to weak investment
and reduced employment, which greatly affects spending. During this period, the demand for
automotive, a typical durable product, shows a greater decline compared to other consumer
goods.
(4) Competitiveness
Because automotive industry is a large-scale manufacturing industry with huge capital, each
country has established an oligopoly system with a small number of companies. It is unlikely
to succeed in this business even for a company with enormous resources, because building a
certain amount of mass-production facilities requires a huge amount of money and takes at
least four to five years to launch the product after the decision is made. In addition, OEMs
have tens of thousands of employees and thousands of suppliers. Even if there is a prolonged
poor performance, it is necessary to be careful in restructuring or shortening operations in
consideration of the impact on the national economy.
Key competitive factors in automotive industry include product competitiveness, marketing
skills, and cost competitiveness. These three factors are critical to strengthening dominant
position, reducing costs, and securing profitability. The most important factor, product
competitiveness, is maximizing satisfaction for vehicle performance, safety, design, quality,
and new technologies and let OEMs have competitiveness compared to peers. Marketing
skills increase competitiveness by actively attracting customers through creation of product
concept which customers need, new product launch, advertising, sales, and A/S network
construction. Cost competitiveness is a total cost concept that includes new product
development cost, productivity of mass production, indirect workforce productivity, and
financial cost, which has huge impact on price competitiveness and profitability.
3. Market and Business Conditions by Region
(1) Korea
<Market Condition>
In 2020, despite negative impact of COVID-19, industry demand increased thanks to
consumption tax cut and new model cycle from major OEMs. In 2021, industry demand
declined due to semiconductor chip shortage caused by COVID-19 and continued unstable
supply of components led to a decline in industry demand in 2022.
<Our Business>
In 2022, the Company sold 689 thousand units, a 5.2% decrease from the previous year due
to production disruptions caused by unstable supply of components. However, the Company
is pushing to improve sales profitability by expanding sales portion of high value-added
models such as Genesis and SUV and expanding sales for the all-new Grandeur, which was
launched at the end of the year. In order to respond to customers’ needs, the Company has
introduced and advanced D2C (Direct to Consumer) online sales channel in Korea. The
Company will continue to strengthen its Genesis brand line ups to lead the domestic luxury
vehicle market and focus on expanding its market share by successfully launching new
models scheduled in 2023. In addition, for sustainable management, the Company is striving
to create environmental and social values by developing eco-friendly vehicles, creating low-
carbon society and pursuing win-win growth with suppliers.
(2) U.S.
<Market Condition>
In 2020, overall sales decreased due to production disruptions and sluggish demand caused
by COVID-19. However, demand for high-end vehicles such as SUVs and pick-up trucks was
strong. In 2021, industry demand increased by 3.4% to 15 million units but in 2022, it fell to
the lowest level in 11 years since 2011 due to unstable supply of components.
[Correction on description of Korean market in 2021 Annual Financial Report]
1. Typo correction: COVD-19
COVID-19
2. Error of unit: In 2021, the Company sold 727 thousand units.
<Our business>
In 2022, the Company sold 781 thousand units (based on retail sales), a 0.9% decrease from
the previous year and recorded 5.6% of market share. Thanks to strong sales of SUVs such as
Tucson, Santa Fe and Genesis including GV70, market share increased by 0.4%pt compared
to 2021.
(3) Asian Market
<Market Condition>
China, Asia’s leading market, has become the biggest automobile market since 2009, and as
demand increases along with income growth, major companies are actively expanding their
sales by increasing production capabilities and sales networks in the Midwest inland.
In 2022, industry demand increased by 5.9% to 21.06 million units. Sales from March to May
decreased due to production suspension in major areas to prevent the spread of COVID-19,
however, annual demand increased due to government’s policies to promote automotive
sales with purchase tax cut and increased promotion of companies.
Meanwhile, Indian market has grown rapidly as the government led the development of the
automotive industry, and the proportion of medium-sized vehicles and above is gradually
increasing due to improvement of income levels.
In 2022, 3.82 million units were sold in India, a 22.9% increase from 2021 due to pent-up
demand amid continued semiconductor chip shortage. Industry demand for 2022 surpassed
3.37 million units of 2018 and recorded the highest annual sales.
<Our business>
In China, the Company sold around 250 thousand units (based on wholesale of BHMC), a 28.5%
decrease from 2021 with 1.2% of market share. Despite sales increase of Custo and Tucson,
sales of major models such as Elantra, ix35 declined.
In India, sales of the Company increased by 9.4% to 553 thousand units with 14.5% of market
share thanks to sales increase of major SUV models including Venue and Creta as well as the
overall models.
[Correction on description of Asian market in 2021 Annual Financial Report]
1. Error of unit: In 2021, the Company sold around 350 thousand units based on wholesale
in China and it is based on sales of BHMC.
(4) European Market
<Market Condition>
In 2022, industry demand shrank by 4.1% and recorded 11 million units. Even though industry
demand declined due to insufficient supply of semiconductor chips, sales of BEV increased
by 28.0% and accounted for 12.1% of overall industry demand.
<Our business>
In 2022, the Company sold 538 thousand units, a 4.0% increase compared to 2021. Thanks to
strong sales of IONIQ 5 and Tucson PHEV, sales volume for BEV and PHEV increased
significantly.
In order to secure profitability, the Company avoids excessive incentive spending and strives
for qualitative growth by strengthening internal stability. To this end, the Company is
strengthening its position based on competitiveness in technology and design in European
market. As a result, GV60 awarded German Car Of The Year in the premium segment (<€60k)
and IONIQ 5 awarded 2022 German Car Of The Year in New Energy category and UK Car Of
The Year.
* Please note that the data above is based on sales in Western and Eastern Europe.
[Correction on description of European market in 2021 Annual Financial Report]
1. Error of unit: In 2021, the Company sold 505 thousand units.
4. Management Discussion and Analysis
(1) Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements that relate to future events and reflect the
Company’s current opinion and judgement based on occurred events and financial
performance as of the date on which the report is made.
These forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions related to the future
business environment and these assumptions may eventually turn out to be inaccurate.
In addition, these assumptions may contain estimates, uncertainties, risks and other factors
and actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors. Such factors that
may lead to material difference include, but are not limited to, factors related to internal
management of the Company and external environment.
The Company does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement, which speaks only as of the date on which it is made.
(2) Overview
Despite the difficult business environments, such as prolonged COVID-19 situation,
geopolitical issue and continued shortage of major components including semiconductor
chips, the Company achieved strong business results in 2022. The Company minimized
production disruptions by putting more effort to secure components through diversification
of suppliers and enhancing flexibility of production and sales. As a result, the Company
achieved meaningful results of 142.5 trillion KRW in sales revenue and 9.8 trillion KRW in
operating profit by improving product mix and minimizing incentive spending and inventories.
In addition, the Company expanded market share in major markets such as Europe and the
U.S. In Europe, sales increased thanks to an increase of market share in electric vehicles, and
in the U.S. the Company established a stable foundation with strong sales of Genesis.
In particular, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, which are based on E-GMP, HMC’s first EV-dedicated
platform, have been well received by customers and the media. IONIQ 5 has been proven to
be the best electric vehicle by winning many awards at major global awards such as ‘2022
World Car of the Year’, ‘2022 UK Car of the Year’ and ‘Japan Import Car of the Year’ and IONIQ
6 also has proved its competitiveness by receiving the highest rating of 5 stars in Euro NCAP.
(3) Financial Position and Performance (Consolidated)
- Financial Position
(Unit : million KRW)
Classification
2022
2021
Difference
[Current assets]
96,389,273
88,565,366
7,823,907
Cash and cash equivalents
20,864,879
12,795,554
8,069,325
Short-term financial instruments
5,774,597
6,949,333
(1,174,736)
Other financial assets
5,934,745
12,396,646
(6,461,901)
Trade notes and
accounts receivable
4,279,057
3,147,296
1,131,761
Inventories
14,291,216
11,645,641
2,645,575
Financial services receivables
38,037,368
35,252,606
2,784,762
Others
7,207,411
6,378,290
829,121
[Non-current assets]
159,353,189
145,381,049
13,972,140
Other financial assets
3,889,776
3,539,286
350,490
Property, plant and equipment
36,153,190
35,543,083
610,107
Investment property
144,450
156,656
(12,206)
Intangible assets
6,102,377
5,846,986
255,391
Investments in joint ventures and
associates
25,199,437
22,429,117
2,770,320
Financial services receivables
52,326,478
45,776,526
6,549,952
Investments in operating leases
27,681,534
26,327,996
1,353,538
Others
7,855,947
5,761,399
2,094,548
Total assets
255,742,462
233,946,415
21,796,047
[Current liabilities]
74,236,472
64,236,787
9,999,685
[Non-current liabilities]
90,609,445
87,093,839
3,515,606
Total liabilities
164,845,917
151,330,626
13,515,291
[Capital stock]
1,488,993
1,488,993
-
[Capital surplus]
4,241,303
4,070,260
171,043
[Other capital items]
(1,713,928)
(1,968,385)
254,457
[Accumulated other
comprehensive income(loss)]
(1,620,682)
(1,772,601)
151,919
[Retained earnings]
79,953,601
73,167,855
6,785,746
[Non-controlling interests]
8,547,258
7,629,667
917,591
Total equity
90,896,545
82,615,789
8,280,756
As of December 31, 2022, total consolidated assets increased compared to the end of 2021.
Financial services receivables and investments in operating leases increased due to business
expansion of finance division, investments in associates increased due to the investment in
HMG Global and inventories increased due to an increase in production compared to the
previous year.
Total consolidated liabilities increased on a year-on-year basis due to increased borrowings
as financial division expanded its operations, increased provisions related to additional
warranty provision costs and increased accounts payable led by production expansion
compared to 2021.
- Performance
(Unit : million KRW)
Classification
2022
2021
Difference
Sales
142,527,535
117,610,626
24,916,909
Cost of sales
114,209,483
95,680,131
18,529,352
Gross profit
28,318,052
21,930,495
6,387,557
Operating profit
9,819,769
6,678,949
3,140,820
Profit before income tax
10,947,943
7,959,562
2,988,381
Profit for the year
7,983,614
5,693,077
2,290,537
Profit attributable to owners
of the Company
7,364,364
4,942,356
2,422,008
Profit attributable to non-
controlling interests
619,250
750,721
(131,471)
The Company’s consolidated revenue increased by 21.2% compared to the previous year to
142.5 trillion KRW and operating profit increased by 47% to 9.8 trillion KRW with OP margin
of 6.9%, which is a 1.2%pt increase compared to 2021.
(Revenue by division below is revenue generated from external customers and operating
profit of automotive division includes internal transaction adjustment.)
[Automotive Division]
Sales revenue for automotive division increased by around 21% to 113.7 trillion KRW and
operating income increased by 77.9% YoY to around 7.4 trillion KRW thanks to strong sales of
high profitable models such as G90, GV80 and SUVs with lower incentive spending.
[Finance Division]
Sales revenue for finance division increased by 19.4% to 20.0 trillion KRW and operating profit
decreased by 16% YoY to 1.8 trillion KRW due to an increase in financing cost and provisions
from rapidly rising interest rate.
[Others Division]
Sales revenue for others division increased by 31.2% YoY to around 8.8 trillion KRW and
operating profit increased by 77.5% to around 0.6 trillion KRW thanks to increased sales of
trailers and trams.
Consolidated profit before income tax increased by 37.5% to 10.9 trillion KRW thanks to
increased gains of investments in joint ventures and associates and consolidated net income
increased by 40.2% to around 7.98 trillion KRW.
(4) Liquidity, Financing, and Expenditure
(Unit : million KRW)
Classification
2022
2021
Difference
Liquid funds :
Cash and cash equivalents
20,864,879
12,795,554
8,069,325
Short-term financial instruments
5,774,597
6,949,333
(1,174,736)
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss
5,366,752
12,249,980
(6,883,228)
Total
32,006,228
31,994,867
11,361
Borrowings :
Short-term borrowings
11,366,480
13,087,836
(1,721,356)
Current portion of long-term liabilities
25,574,131
20,578,902
4,995,229
Debentures
62,960,060
63,458,809
(498,749)
Long-term borrowings
12,285,149
10,667,731
1,617,418
Total
112,185,820
107,793,278
4,392,542
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 32 trillion KRW of liquid funds on a consolidated
basis and the liquid funds include cash and cash equivalents, short-term financial instruments
and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss(current). The Company’s borrowings
were 112 trillion KRW, an increase of 4.4 trillion compared to the end of the previous year.
The Company’s major expenditures for 2022 were dividends payment of 1.36 trillion KRW and
repayment for long-term liabilities and debentures of 27.1 trillion KRW.
The Company’s liquid funds are to prepare for uncertainties caused by industrial
characteristics with high sensitivity on economic conditions and to invest in future growth.
The Company prioritizes stable liquidity and risk management related to liquidity and strives
to achieve balance between liquidity and profitability.
(5) Off-balance sheet activities
Please refer to notes to consolidated financial statements.
(6) Significant accounting policies and estimation
Please refer to notes to consolidated financial statements.
(7) Legal and Environmental Regulations
There are various laws and regulations related to the automotive industry, such as
manufacturing type approval, safety regulations, environmental regulations and automotive-
related taxes. Recently, related laws and regulations have been revised to strengthen
customer’s rights and responsibilities of companies. The laws and regulations vary depending
on policies of each government, but laws on the environment and safety are being tightened
mainly in developed countries.
The Company has set goals for climate change response and carbon neutrality and
strengthened environmental management in order to enhance comprehensive capabilities to
respond to global environmental issues and regulations. The Company aims to be carbon
neutral by 2045 in all stages from procurement of components to production and operation
of vehicles sold in order to curb global temperature rises to within 1.5
and to consider
‘progress for humanity’ and the global environment.
In order to reduce carbon emission and achieve zero-emission, the Company is shifting its
products and business structure towards electrification. With the target of full electrification
with BEV and FCEV in Europe by 2035, it aims to fully electrify vehicles sold in major markets
by 2040. In emerging markets, the Company plans to accelerate electrification given the
current status of infrastructure, customers’ needs and market conditions.
In addition, the Company plans to expand the application of green hydrogen to major
manufacturing processes to promote carbon neutrality in the workplace based on RE100
roadmap that aims to cover 100% of renewable energy in global manufacturing facilities by
2045, which is ahead of global RE100 initiative recommendation of 2050. To this end, the
Company has plan to convert 100% of renewable energy in global facilities sequentially by
2045, given the renewable energy supply and demand by country and government
policy/regulation.
(8) Derivatives and Risk Management Policy
As the Company operates its business in Korea and overseas, major currencies are USD, Euro,
KRW and others and it is exposed to foreign exchange risk.
In order to manage the foreign exchange risk, the Company eliminates the risk by matching
inflow and outflow of foreign currency by currency and maturity and adjusting payment date
for foreign currency funds according to exchange rate outlook. Foreign exchange derivatives
such as currency forward and currency option are used as well, and regarding derivatives, it
is a principle not to bear any risk unrelated to business. In addition, the Company determines
transaction currency, amount, type and maturity considering the foreign exchange fluctuation,
correlation between currencies and expected foreign currency inflow and outflow and
excludes transactions for trading purpose in principle.
The Company’s long-term currency risk management strategy focuses on diversifying
currencies by activating overseas business including emerging markets to eventually achieve
neutral status from currency risk.
Regarding raw material price fluctuation, the Company manages the risk with the aim of
maintaining stable business activities by reducing the volatility of material cost. Main
materials which are subject to the risk management are precious metals used in catalyst for
automotive and raw materials for battery.
In order to mitigate volatility risk, the Company uses derivatives such as commodity swap,
and before making transactions for financial derivatives, the Company discusses volume,
price and transaction method with financial institutions. The Company excludes transactions
for speculative purposes in relation to derivatives and does not bear any risk unrelated to
business activities.
(9) Key implementation strategies
In 2023, the global economy is expected to be challenging with reorganization of global
supply chain and continued unstable supply and demand for raw materials, while there are
concerns regarding slower demand for automotive due to a rapid increase in interest rate and
economic recession.
In addition, competition in the global automotive market will be intensified as Chinese
companies are getting into the global markets and introducing their new models. Under the
business environment, the Company will continue to enhance fundamental competitiveness
and establish a foundation for sustainable growth. To this end, the Company will focus on the
following strategies this year.
Responding to transition to buyer’s market
The Company will do its best to provide vehicles that customers want at the desired time by
optimizing production/sales and reducing lead time in logistics. The Company will also
strengthen financial programs in order to alleviate the burden of purchasing new vehicles,
provide reliable used vehicles through CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) business and reduce actual
burden for purchasing the vehicles by enhancing residual value.
Securing competitiveness to achieve the top-tier electrification brand
HMC will transform overall system focusing on software to secure its competitiveness to lead
the mobility paradigm. In addition, it will maximize the convenience of its customers
throughout the use of electric vehicle, including enhanced charging convenience and energy-
integrated service packages, and further enhance competitiveness of electrification brand by
launching the Company’s first high-performance electric vehicle, IONIQ 5 N. The Company
will strengthen its global leadership in electric vehicles by expanding its dominance in
emerging markets where growth of electrification begins.
Preparing for future business and strengthening internal capabilities
In addition to expanding hydrogen ecosystem initiatives and advancing manufacturing
innovation with HMGICS, HMC will steadily prepare for future business by establishing global
cooperation system and investing in technologies in various areas such as robotics and AAM
(Advanced Air Mobility).
Meanwhile, the Company will systematically manage human resources and improve the
system for an active organization culture to strengthen internal organization capabilities
which are basis for achievements of its business goals.
5. Information on Shares
(1) Total Number of Shares
As of the base date, the Company issued common share and three types of preferred shares
and the total number of shares issued on a cumulative basis is 231,596,479 common shares
and 66,202,146 non-voting preferred shares. The total number of shares decreased by the
base date due to capital reduction and cancellation of shares is 17,928,292 common shares
and 2,931,275 preferred shares and the total number of treasury shares is 11,408,711
common shares and 4,221,844 preferred shares. As of the base date, the number of shares
outstanding is 202,259,476 common shares and 59,049,027 preferred shares.
(Base Date : December 31, 2022)
Classification
Type of shares
Note
Common
Preferred
Total
. Authorized shares
450,000,000
150,000,000
600,000,000
. Issued shares (cumulative)
231,596,479
66,202,146
297,798,625
.
Decrease in number of shares
(cumulative)
17,928,292
2,931,275
20,859,567
1. Capital reduction
-
-
-
2. Cancellation
17,928,292
2,931,275
20,859,567
Treasury Shares
3. Redemption
-
-
-
4. Other
-
-
-
. Issued shares (
-
)
213,668,187
63,270,871
276,939,058
. Treasury shares
11,408,711
4,221,844
15,630,555
. Outstanding shares (
-
)
202,259,476
59,049,027
261,308,503
(2) Treasury Shares
(Base Date : December 31, 2022)
Acquisition Method
Type of
shares
Period-
start
Change
Period-end
Acquisition
(+)
Disposal
(-)
Cancell-
ation (-)
Intra-market
direct acquisition
(within dividend
related capital gains limit)
Common 14,048,242
854,672
3,494,203
-
11,408,711
Preferred
3,968,761
253,083
-
-
4,221,844
Acquisition from
trust agreement
(within dividend
related capital gains limit)
Common
-
-
-
-
-
Preferred
-
-
-
-
-
Total
Common
14,048,242
854,672
3,494,203
-
11,408,711
Preferred
3,968,761
253,083
-
-
4,221,844
(3) Dividends
The Company continues to expand dividends in order to enhance shareholder value and
determines the size of dividends in consideration of investment for future growth, business
performance and cashflow.
Classification
2022
2021
2020
Par value per share (KRW)
5,000
5,000
5,000
Consolidated net profit (KRW million)
7,364,364
4,942,356
1,424,436
Separate net profit (KRW million)
3,701,958
645,526
526,975
EPS (KRW, Consolidated basis)
28,521
18,979
5,454
Total cash dividend (KRW million)
1,830,356
1,300,658
785,516
Total stock dividend (KRW million)
-
-
-
Dividend payout ratio (%)
24.9
26.3
55.1
Cash dividend yield (%)
Common
4.5
2.4
1.6
Preferred
8.8
4.9
3.4
Stock dividend yield (%)
Common
-
-
-
Preferred
-
-
-
Cash dividend per share
(KRW)
Common
7,000
5,000
3,000
Preferred
7,100
5,100
3,100
Stock dividend per share
(share)
Common
-
-
-
Preferred
-
-
-
* Preferred share above is based on 2 Preferred share.
* Please note that dividends for 2022 above are one of agenda for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
which is scheduled to be held on March 23, 2023 and may change according to the result of the Annual General
Meeting of Shareholders.
6. ESG-related matters
- Sustainability Report
The Company publishes Sustainability Report every year and the report can be found on the
Company’s website. The report is drawn up according to ‘in accordance’ core of GRI (Global
Reporting Initiative) Standards and satisfies 4 principles of AA1000APS (Accountability
Principles Standard), Inclusivity, Materiality, Responsiveness and Impact.
In addition, disclosure guidelines of TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure),
SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) and WEF IBC Stakeholder Capitalism
Metrics are reflected in the Sustainability Report.
2022 Sustainability Report is attached in this report and 2023 Sustainability Report will be
published in third quarter of this year.
(1) ESG Management
In March 2022, Hyundai Motor Group revealed “The Right Move for the Right Future”, which
embodies the Group’s ESG management commitment and mid- to long-term direction.
The Group also made known its commitment – a sustainable future is an obligation we should
pursue for the next generation and a basic right that everyone on Earth should be able to enjoy,
and we will lead the right move through the right action for a desirable future that everyone
dreams of.
In addition, the Group disclosed three major mid- to long-term directions – Move for Our
Planet, Move for Our People, Move for Our Community – and 15 key management areas to put
this commitment into action.
In line with the Group’s directions, the Company will continue the right movement to create a
sustainable future for the Earth’s environment and all stakeholders.
- ESG Governance
The Company is strengthening management activities to preemptively identify and remove
risk factors related to ESG and explores new business opportunities and strives to secure a
new competitive edge by strategically using various ESG factors.
[Corrections on 2022 Sustainability attached]
1. page 17, 2030 EV Sales Target, EV sales in 2021 in the U.S. was 10K.
2. page 64, Nationality of Eugene M. Ohr, independent director, is the U.S.
In particular, based on ESG governance that we newly established in 2020, discussions on
major pending issues take place on a semi-annual basis at the Sustainability Management
Committee under the Board of Directors, which is the highest decision-making body, and the
ESG Committee. In addition, we encourage each organization to autonomously carry out ESG
improvement activities, such as by establishing a performance goal for each working-level
division and reflecting the performance in KPIs, thereby striving to internalize corporate-wide
ESG management.
Amid growing importance of responding to climate change and preventing accidents both in
Korea and abroad, we created the Carbon Neutrality Execution Team and Serious Accident
Prevention Team, and established a more professional and systematic management
/response system.
Board of Directors
· Strengthen the ESG management system, such as establishing major ESG policies and
discussing improvement plans
· Examines/supervises plans and execution in relation to major issues, including safety, health
and ethics
· Reports and deliberates/decides on major pending issues related to ESG on a semi-annual
basis
ESG Committee
· A small meeting group within Hyundai Business Strategy Meeting. Top management in each
area review/discuss ESG-related matters
Secretary (ESG-dedicated division)
– Planning & Finance Division (Sustainability Management Team)
· Establish/advance the system : Establish a reporting system, set up ESG management
indexes and build a data platform, etc.
· Internalize ESG management : Provide support for employee ESG training and KPI reflection,
etc.
· Induce/implement improvement activities : Handle collaboration/mediation to identify
matters that require improvement and implement improvement activities, etc.
· Disclose information/communicate : Sustainability Report publication, ESG evaluation
responses, stakeholders communication, etc.
ESG Council (Working-level divisions)
· Discuss the improvement direction of each division, implement improvement activities and
share improvement performance
(2) Environmental
-Environmental Management
Environmental Management System
The Company has established environmental management policies and principles, in order to
minimize the negative environmental impacts of its corporate activities, and constantly
updates them to meet the rapidly changing business environment and the diverse
environmental management needs of stakeholders.
In addition, we have set a governance system required to implement environmental
management and are striving to identify and manage major environmental issues through
close and regular communication with stakeholders. Major activities and decision-making
issues related to improving our environmental performance are regularly discussed at the ESG
Committee, in which the top management participates, and at the Sustainability Management
Committee, a BOD subcommittee.
[Basic Principles of the Environmental Management Policy]
Classification
Basic Principles
1. Raw materials
Efficient use of raw materials
Reuse of production waste in the production cycle
Traceability of raw material production sites
2. Energy
Promotion of energy reduction
Introduction of renewable energy
Operation of energy management systems
3. Water
Water Recycling
Water storage
Traceability of water resources
4. Greenhouse Gas
Reduction of GHG emissions at business sites
Reduction of value chain GHG emissions
Reduction of GHG emissions due to products and services
5. Waste
Waste treatment tracking and management
Waste recycling
Waste upcycling
6. End-of-life products
Disclosure of end-of-life product recovery information
Recovery of end-of-life products
Recycling of end-of-life products
7. Environmental pollutants
Reduction of air pollutants
Reduction of water pollutants
Reduction of harmful substances
Implementation of Environmental Management System
The Company assesses the impacts of its value chain on the environment and associated risks
through its environmental management system, and manages environmental management
performance on a systematic basis, thereby minimizing negative environmental impacts of its
value chain including products and business sites.
Regarding products, the Company’s R&D Center has taken the lead in promoting the
reduction of carbon and harmful tailpipe emissions by new cars, the development of material
recycling technologies, the minimization of the content of harmful substances in products,
and the development of electrified vehicles.
In particular, to reduce carbon and harmful tailpipe emissions from new models, the Company
is applying the “eco-design”, whereby it manages fuel efficiency improvement and harmful
tailpipe reduction as major goals in the new model development process. We also apply the
life cycle assessment (LCA) based on ISO 14040 & 14044, having established different LCA
processes for internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), EVs and FCEVs since they have
different value chains. These efforts have been enabling us to improve the environmental-
friendliness of our new models.
The Company has formed dedicated environmental teams for each of its production plants,
and they have established an environmental management system (EMS) that meets the ISO
14001 requirements, obtained the ISO 14001 certification, and successfully undergone a
renewal audit every three years.
Apart from the ISO audits, the Company’s business sites are striving to improve their
environmental management systems on a continuous basis through regular internal
inspections or external audit/verification by external environmental experts such as TÜV SÜD.
In addition, we include the GHG reduction performances of domestic and overseas plants in
key performance indicators (KPIs), and are also operating a company-wide Greenhouse Gas
Council that oversees reductions in the Company’s GHG emissions at all its domestic sites.
As an enterprise subject to the requirements of the Korean government’s GHG and Energy
Target Management Scheme, we set the GHG reduction targets of our domestic business sites
based on the annual GHG quota allocated by the Korean government and act on them
vigorously.
Environmental Management Goals and Performance
Armed with a commitment to protecting the global environment while achieving sustainable
progress for the future of mankind, the Company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
across all phases from raw material production to vehicle production and operations. To this
end, we have set a number of carbon-neutral goals and worked to achieve them, as shown in
the table below.
Classification
Goals
Vehicle
electrification
Plan to sell 840,000 units by 2026, 1.87 million units by 2030
Achieve 100% electrification of Genesis by 2030
Achieve 100% electrification of vehicles sold in Europe by 2035
Achieve 100% electrification of vehicles sold in main markets by 2040
Hydrogen business
synergy
Expand hydrogen mobility
Produce and supply green hydrogen
Carbon Neutrality in
our factories
Achieve RE100 by 2045
Encouraging our
supply chain to
achieve carbon
neutrality
Reducing carbon emission by 10% or more by 2030 and by 65% or more by
2040 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
- Response to Climate Change
Climate Change Strategies
The Company has established a governance system and climate risk management process to
manage its climate change risks systemically. We have set major climate change strategies
through the climate change governance to analyze the potential impact of climate change on
our business and respond to macroscopic changes in the business environment caused by
changes in laws and regulations. We identify various climate risk and opportunity factors, and
preemptively respond to changing market demands through the development of eco-friendly
vehicles and various mobility solution technologies.
Climate Change Management System – Climate Change Governance
At the Company, the ESG Committee, composed of the Company’s key decision makers,
manages matters deemed necessary to respond to climate change, such as reviewing climate
change risks, discussing countermeasures, and evaluating the performance of climate change
response initiatives. In order to respond to climate change more actively, in 2021 we launched
an organization dedicated to promoting carbon neutrality and establishing strategies in such
areas
a
s products, business sites, and supply chains in collaboration with the related
departments.
Climate Change Management System – Climate Risk/Opportunity Management Process
HMC identifies, assesses, and manages risk and opportunity factors to respond to climate
change issues at the company level. The climate change issues identified by each
region/organization are submitted to the head office’s Planning & Finance Division, which
then figures out risk and opportunity factors for each issue, assesses the strategic and
financial impacts of each factor on the Company, and determines company-wide response
strategies. Material issues are reported to the BOD or top management, and specific action
plans are drawn up according to the decisions made. The established climate change
response plans and policies are implemented by each region/organization, while the
headquarters continuously monitors their progress and makes any necessary improvements.
Carbon Neutrality
The Company’s vision of “Progress for Humanity” includes not only technological
development for the convenience of mobility, but also advancement for a sustainable future.
The Company has instituted “Integrated Solutions to Climate Change” to achieve carbon
neutrality by 2045, and is striving to build a sustainable operating system for future
generations by expanding its electrification capabilities and making a successful transition to
renewable energy with clean mobility, the next-generation platform, and green energy as its
core values. We will make every effort possible to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, including
reducing our actual carbon dioxide emissions to zero through advanced responses to climate
change based on eco-friendly technologies.
Reducing Product Carbon Footprint
To take part in the drive for carbon neutrality, which has been made the focus of all future
global economic growth and development, the Company is working to achieve carbon
neutrality by 2045 through the introduction of an “eco-friendly mobility ecosystem”.
To reduce carbon production in its vehicles, the Company is shifting its focus from vehicles
equipped with an internal combustion engine to EVs.
To this end, the Company is leading the evolution of transportation by expanding its
electrification line ups based on EV technology and infrastructure, such as the E-GMP
(Electric-Global Modular Platform), a platform dedicated to EVs, and strengthening the
competitiveness of its hydrogen fuel cell system for eventual application to all its mobility
groups including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, trams, etc. We
will newly position ourselves as a leading company that realizes carbon neutrality ahead of
others by expanding the electricity and hydrogen charging infrastructure, thereby
contributing to the transition of the global energy system to carbon neutrality.
Carbon Reduction at Business Sites
The Company fully supports the direction and goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate
Change, recognizes the roles and responsibilities in reducing global GHG emissions as a
business, and carries out various activities to contribute to achieving the goals. While
continuing energy reduction activities, such as the introduction of high-efficiency facilities
and process improvements at all business sites, we aim to realize eco-friendly manufacturing
based on the transition to renewable energy sources including solar energy.
We will collaborate with the Group affiliates to achieve the goal of 100% renewable energy at
all our business sites across the globe by 2045, ahead of the 2050 deadline recommended by
the RE100 (The Climate Group).
Life Cycle Carbon Reduction
Governments around the world are tightening carbon emission regulations in line with the
accelerating global efforts to respond to climate change. Automobiles are considered the
main culprit of air pollution and thus the automotive industry is being asked to conduct life
cycle assessments (LCAs) as part of the governments’ environmental regulations. After
establishing an assessment process, the Company conducted LCAs on the Kona EV in 2020
and four other vehicle models in 2021. We will analyze environmental impacts of each sector
in order to continuously identify areas of improvement and make them better to minimize
environmental impacts.
Circular Economy
Based on awareness of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regarding the recovery and
recycling of end-of-life vehicles, the Company is committed to improving the recyclability of
end-of-life vehicles and reducing environmental impact from end-of-life vehicles. We comply
with the end-of-life vehicle recovery and disposal regulations in countries where we sell our
vehicles, while also increasing collection, disposal and recycling rate of end-of-life vehicle, in
cooperation with auto dismantling companies.
To this end, we have been strengthening design which taking recycling into consideration at
the vehicle development stage, and are shifting from a linear (production-consumption-
disposal) to a circular (production-consumption-regeneration) business system by evaluating
and applying materials and parts from the perspective of recyclability
Resource Usage in Business Sites
Corporations are largely responsible for the depletion of the world’s resources, and so is HMC
as well. Due to climate change and reckless business activities, resource shortages including
water are getting worse day by day while environmental issues such as air and water pollution
are also causing great harm to the earth and all living things. In addition to these direct
environmental risks, companies face a variety of crises. The three R’s in resource – reduce,
reuse and recycle – have become more important than ever in the face of raw material risks
caused by war and inflation and increasingly stringent environmental regulation to strengthen
the circular economy. In response, the Company makes continuous efforts to use resources
more efficiently and responsibly through the three R’s.
Strengthening the Management of Harmful Substances
The Company is committed to minimizing and strictly managing all harmful substances used
in its products or generated by its worksites. To this end, we classify harmful substances not
only in our products but also in production plants and take the appropriate measures
according to the domestic laws and international standards. In December 2002, we
established our own management standards for harmful substances (four major heavy
metals), and since then we have been responding preemptively to the rules and regulations
on harmful substances such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Chemicals
Control Act of Korea and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) of the EU to protect the health and safety of all our stakeholders, including
customers and employees, and to minimize adverse effects on the local ecosystem.
(3) Social
- Employees
Strategic HR Management
The Company’s HR management is focused on responding preemptively to major ongoing
changes in the market environment, such as the transition to electrification and competition
over autonomous driving, and thus promotes HR management activities enhancing the new
growth engines in cutting-edge areas such as PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) , AAM (Advanced
Air Mobility), and robotics. While operating a recruitment system that can secure talents with
the skills and capabilities necessary for its “mobility innovation” and “great transformation
into new growth engines,” the Company quantitatively analyzes information obtained from its
evaluations
of
employees’
performance,
competency
identification,
organizational
engagement, and social relationships in order to establish a mid- to long-term HR
management plan based on the comprehensive analysis of data. At the same time, we provide
our employees with new opportunities for personal growth by operating a learning support
system that empowers them to develop their unique competencies and career paths on their
own initiative.
Great Workplace Culture
HMC aims to become a company where its employees can grow and feel proud of themselves
and their role in the company. To this end, we have set three work attitudes – Bold Moves,
Positive Energy and Inner Qualities – as our organizational culture goals.
Furthermore, based on the opinions of employees, we have set “Hyundai’s way of working,
CoC (Code of Conduct)” and strive to internalize it company-wide by appointing a person to
take charge of changes of the organizational culture and innovation for each organization,
working together with leaders. In the midst of the prolonged pandemic, the Company is
providing full support to create a comfortable work environment, thereby prioritizing its
employees’ convenience and welfare.
The Company is also working hard to create an organizational culture that allows employees
to immerse themselves in their work in an autonomous and proactive atmosphere based on
active communication with and respect for their fellow talents.
Industrial Health and Safety
Guided by its vision of “Progress for Humanity”, the Company puts top priority on safety in its
business activities, aimed at realizing its health and safety management policy of “providing
a safe and healthy work environment to ensure the lasting value of life”.
To this end, we are doing our utmost to establish a safety culture and prevent serious industrial
accidents by taking all necessary health and safety measures preemptively, while each of our
business sites operates a situation room to respond to the COVID-19 situation. In order not
only to respond to COVID-19 but also to build a safer working environment, we upgraded
aging facilities and protective devices in the safety, firefighting, environment and health
sectors, with an annual budget increase of 573% compared to the previous year. We are also
strengthening our health and safety management system through the management’s
reinforced safety leadership, while also upgrading on-site safety management system by
conducting comprehensive safety inspections in the first and second half of each year.
Human Rights Management
The Company supports and complies with international human rights and labor standards and
guidelines, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights, the Core Conventions of the International Labor Organization,
and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. It fulfills its social responsibilities through human
rights management across its business while communicating and striving for human rights
not only for its employees, but also for its stakeholders such as business partners and
customers. Based on these efforts, we have enacted the Human Rights Charter and disclose
our human rights risk assessment and human rights management implementation status in a
bid to protect and promote the human rights of our employees and stakeholders.
- Suppliers
Win-win Growth
For the Company to secure quality competitiveness and differentiated value, it is essential for
its suppliers to have improved parts technology. We have therefore established a win-win
growth system to help our suppliers to achieve stable and sustainable growth. In 2021, we
continued to take various measures for win-win growth, such as running the Quality and
Technology School, operating financial support programs, and offering education on cutting-
edge technologies. Going forward, the Company will lead the way in promoting win-win
growth with its suppliers and lay a foundation to stand tall in the global market.
Supply Chain ESG
The Company’s supply chain management strategy prioritizes its supplier’s quality,
technologies, supply stability, compliance programs, and eco-friendly production systems.
Based on the strategy, we evaluate and manage ESG risks that may occur in our supply chain,
while offering suppliers training and other support to prevent risks in advance, aimed at
building a sustainable supply chain. We operate an ESG evaluation process for suppliers to
diagnose and resolve risks related to ethics, environment, labor, human rights, safety, and
health that may arise in the process of procuring auto parts and raw and subsidiary materials
while asking high-risk suppliers to establish improvement plans and take improvement
measures. We also help suppliers strengthen their ESG capabilities so that they may secure
sustainable competitiveness on the global stage. Supply chain ESG management status and
related performance were reflected in the KPI of the executives in charge, and reported to the
C-level leaders and Sustainability Management Committee (under the Board of Directors)
-Customer
The Company aims to achieve “zero accidents”, protecting drivers, passengers, and
pedestrians, based on its quality philosophy of “producing defect-free vehicles that will never
break down” backed by cutting-edge safety technologies. To this end, we continue upgrading
overall quality and safety systems not only by promoting preemptive quality and safety
measures from the vehicle development stage, but also by preventing any significant
problems afterward through early detection, early improvement and early after-sales actions.
In particular, we will establish a sustainable safety management system designed to maximize
customer satisfaction and strengthen trust by developing quality and safety training programs,
operating quality and safety reporting centers, analyzing safety information, and establishing
safety test sites.
Customer Experience Innovation
The Company aims to become a beloved and trusted company by realizing mankind’s dream
of “safe and free movement and a peaceful life” and sharing the fruits of its success with all
customers around the world. While providing a valuable mobility experience by connecting
various technologies and infrastructures and creating synergies, we are strengthening our
service mindset of thinking from customer’s perspective, upgrading service quality to provide
new solutions ahead of customer needs, and fulfilling customers’ needs for eco-friendly,
public interest value consumption in conjunction with its brand vision. We always care about
customers and listen to their voices by having more dialogue with them.
- Social Contribution
CSV Initiative
The Company aims to expand its positive social impact and build a sustainable corporate
ecosystem by creating shared value (CSV). To this end, we launched the “Hyundai Continue”
initiative which represents our commitment to the sustainable future. We will grow together
with local communities by creating social value and solving social problems in connection
with mobility business. We will also continue our efforts to promote harmonious coexistence
with the planet, provide freedom in mobility and connections, and deliver hope for future
generations. Moving forward, the Company will strive to create a virtuous cycle of connection
by thinking and working together with various global partners as well as our employees,
customers, and local communities.
(4) Governance
- Board-centered Management System
Composition of the BOD
The Company aims to establish a transparent and sound governance structure. To this end,
based on a deep understanding of its diverse stakeholders, including shareholders and
customers, the Company appoints directors with diversity, expertise and independence, and
strives to maximize shareholders’ rights and interests as well as corporate value. As the
Company’s highest decision-making body, the BOD pursues the goal of sustainable and
balanced growth while faithfully performing the function of checks and balances by
supervising the activities of directors and management. We have been building a better
governance system by appointing independent directors equipped with independence,
diversity, and expertise in their respective fields.
Operating of the BOD
HMC holds BOD and subcommittee meetings every quarter to make decisions on matters
stipulated in the relevant laws and the Articles of Association or major matters related to the
Company management. The meetings are also held whenever matters requiring resolution by
the Board or a subcommittee arise. A Board meeting is convened by its chair or another
member appointed by the Board. At the time of convening the Board, each director is notified
of the meeting time, place, and agenda at least seven days prior to the date of the meeting in
accordance with the regulations of the Board. With the exception of cases outlined within the
Company’s rules and regulations, a BOD resolution must be passed by a majority of the
members in attendance. The BOD consists of a majority of outside directors who fulfill the
functions of monitoring and checking. By providing them with opportunities to participate in
management, the Company enhances the operational efficiency of the BOD. In addition, the
BOD supervises critical issues directly related to the Company’s operations, such as business
ethics and compliance as well as risk management.
BOD Subcommittees
The Company has established four BOD subcommittees – the Audit Committee, the
Compensation Committee, the Recommendation Committee on Candidates for Outside
Directors, and the Sustainability Management Committee. Each subcommittee meets the
ratio of outside directors to maintain independence in accordance with the Commercial Act
and our internal board regulations; and includes experts in the relevant fields according to
segmented task areas and processes. The four subcommittees under the BOD enhance
professionalism and efficiency in the BOD’s work according to the purpose of their
establishment. The attendance rate and voting records of the committee members are
disclosed in the business report.
Protecting Shareholder Rights
The Company carries out a variety of activities to protect shareholder rights. While
guaranteeing shareholders’ basic rights to participate in profit distribution, attend GSMs
(General Shareholder’s Meeting) and exercise voting rights, and receive information in a
regular and timely manner as stipulated in the Commercial Act, the Company seeks to
establish transparent governance by communicating with its shareholders through various
channels. We respect the fair demands and opinions of shareholders, including their exercise
of shareholders’ rights to vote and make proposals, while laying solid foundations for sound
governance through a transparent and rational decision-making process. In addition, we
bolster communication by actively operating investor relation activities such as corporate
briefings, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), and GSMs.
- Business Ethics & Compliance
Ethical Management
As a corporate citizen, the Company is taking the lead in practicing business ethics to fulfill its
economic and legal responsibilities to its stakeholders – including customers, shareholders,
suppliers, and local communities – through ethical management activities and fair trade
compliance. In 2001, we enacted the Ethics Charter, Employee Code of Conduct, and
Guidelines for Ethical Business Conduct to establish the basis for our employees’ ethical
judgments and promote an ethical management culture throughout the Company. In March
2021, we reformed the former Corporate Governance & Communication Committee into the
Sustainability Management Committee to build trust and pursue win-win growth with our
stakeholders.
Compliance Management
The Company practices compliance management effectively through a robust compliance
support system. The Company helps its employees diagnose and prevent compliance risks on
their own through the compliance support officer system, the expanded online compliance
support system, compliance education, compliance self-assessment, compliance guidelines,
and compliance newsletters.
- Risk Management
The Company is facing a shift to two major paradigms – the internalization of future
technologies such as electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity, and response to
ESG issues and risks. These new paradigms will give us an opportunity to leap forward into a
global top-tier company while carrying the risks posed by uncertainty. Accordingly, we strive
to build proactive risk management culture based on a company-wide risk management and
monitoring system, risk-linked employee performance evaluation, and company-wide
training on related topics. In the immediate future, the Company will conduct a thorough
analysis of the core risks and continue to enhance its risk management processes as an
organization that can turn each new crisis into an opportunity to leap forward.
7. Mid- to long-term strategy of the Company
HMC has been holding CEO Investor Day regularly since 2019 in order to present and share
its mid- to long-term strategies with esteemed shareholders and investors. The 2022 CEO
Investor Day was held in March and the Company presented its 2030 business strategies
focusing on electrification.
In order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, the Company announced its roadmap towards
electrification as below.
2030
2035
2040
2045
100% electrification of
Genesis models
100% electrification for
the European markets
100% electrification for
the major markets
Accelerate
electrification for the
emerging markets
On the way of electrification with EV sales target of 840,000 units by 2026 and 1.87 million
units by 2030, the Company considered 3 key factors, capacity, product and software. The
Company is going to expand local production in major markets including localized sourcing
of batteries while developing next generation battery technologies and stabilizing sourcing.
For product competitiveness, next generation modular architecture, IMA (Integrated Modular
Architecture) will be applied to new models. In addition, the Company will achieve software
transformation by securing software competitiveness and expanding investment.
Digital transformation and energy shift towards electric energy have been accelerated since
the outbreak of COVID-19 and the trend of automotive industry has changed rapidly.
In response, the Company announced updated ‘Strategy 2025’ on the CEO Investor Day,
which was held in December 2020, in order to respond to changes in customers and industry
and the Company continues to reflect these changes on its business.
Based on ‘quality’, which is the basis of customer’s trust, the Company will realize its brand
purpose of ‘Quality Time’ that makes all customer’s time valuable by providing differentiated
values of ‘SMART’, which provides personalized and sustainable mobile experience based on
digital technology.
The Company has established three business structures and strategic directions with the goal
of transforming into a ‘Smart Mobility Solution Provider’ that provides quality-based ‘SMART’
value.
The first one is ‘Smart Mobility Device’, which promotes balanced growth between
profitability and sales by enhancing the competitiveness of automotive business and leading
the electrification. The second is ‘Smart Mobility Service’ that supports vehicle sales and
secures business capabilities. Lastly, the Company will preoccupy the fuel cell-based
hydrogen market by securing the hydrogen ecosystem and initiatives with advanced
hydrogen technologies.
The Company is striving to expand its global market share based on strategy 2025 with three
business structures. In particular, the Company will focus on strengthening internal stability
such as market share expansion and brand recognition enhancement rather than expanding
overall sales volume in all regions and the Company will establish a foundation for stable
growth in major markets for future growth.
The detailed strategies for three business structures are as follows.
Smart Mobility Device
The Company aims to solidify its brand vision as a smart mobility device provider by
establishing profitability and growth strategies to enhance the competitiveness of automotive
business and secure top-tier leadership in electric vehicles.
The Company plans to improve profitability by simultaneously pursuing an increase in value
of product and brand as well as cost structure innovation and strengthening product portfolio
with expansion of N brand to SUVs and electric vehicles for marketability enhancement.
The Genesis brand aims to strengthen its position in the four major markets (Korea, North
America, Europe, and China) and secure competitiveness in product and cost based on the
next generation platform, eM.
Also, by strengthening product competitiveness based on SMART USP including digital UX,
A.I. connected service, autonomous driving and digitalization, and providing differentiated
customer experiences through innovation in digital-based vehicle purchase/user experience,
the Company will increase the product/brand value that customers feel.
In order to promote cost structure innovation, the Company will manage supply chain risk and
intensified price competition caused by COVID-19.
As a growth strategy, the Company plans to secure top-tier leadership in electric vehicles and
diversify product line ups with new mobility devices such as PBA, AAM and robotics.
The Company launched brand for electric vehicles, IONIQ, to secure leadership in electric
vehicles. The Company will secure cost competitiveness by expanding sales volume of
electric vehicles with the brand and provide differentiated customer experiences with
tightened connection between vehicles and software/services.
In particular, the Company will expand EV line ups, starting with IONIQ 5, and launch more
than 17 models including derivative models by 2030 to achieve 1.87 million units of EV sales
target by 2030. To this end, the Company will enhance EV competitiveness by advancing EV-
dedicated platform and capabilities of securing and developing battery while extending
business areas across the overall EV value chain by entering service business including ESS
and charging infrastructure.
Besides, the Company is developing new mobility devices such as PBV, AAM and robotics with
the aim of commercialization after 2025. In the case of PBV, the Company will enter the
market based on cost competitiveness. For AAM, the Company is developing differentiated
technologies and establishing infrastructure to commercialize UAM (Urban Air Mobility) by
2028 and cargo delivery by 2030. Regarding robotics, the Company will commercialize
industrial, medical and service robot business and develop last mile mobility as well.
Smart Mobility Service
The strategic direction for ‘Smart Mobility Service’ is to support vehicle sales and secure
business capabilities through the provision of services based on integrated mobility platform
and the Company plans to expand the business into global markets after implementing it first
in Korea. The Company is going to package mobility devices for B2B/B2B2C and major
services such as vehicle management, maintenance, and financial services and push for a
business model that provides optimal solutions depending on customers.
MOCEAN, a subsidiary specializing in mobility service operation that provides fleet
management and operation solutions for B2B, has been established to launch services for
small and medium-sized rental cars, and the Company is establishing a mobility service
ecosystem based on a win-win model by expanding customer groups and services.
In addition, by operating 'Hyundai/Genesis Developers', which provides customer/vehicle
data to the 3rd party through open API as an open data service, the Company is promoting
the improvement of customer experience in using the vehicle and the establishment of a
foundation for the mobility service ecosystem. The Company has secured more than 210
partners and commercialized 22 services and plans to further expand cooperation with major
companies in the vehicle ecosystem in the future.
Reflecting the needs of customers for convenient and safe mobility within the community,
which has increased due to COVID-19, the Company would like to provide a ‘Community
Mobility Service’ that can enhance the quality of life and social value of its customers at the
same time. The Company has successfully launched on-demand bus and electric kickboard
service ‘i-MOD/i-ZET’ and on-demand ride pooling service ‘Shucle’, and will expand its service
area around Incheon and major new cities in the metropolitan area.
Hydrogen for Humanity
Finally, the strategic direction of the hydrogen business is to lead the group’s hydrogen
ecosystem initiative by securing core technologies and expanding the fuel cell system
business. Through the strategic linkage between hydrogen business and carbon neutrality
strategy, the Company expects to be able to secure future growth engines and create
corporate value at the same time while responding to CO2 regulations. The Company plans to
enter overall value chain in hydrogen business with its affiliates as a group of companies by
taking advantage of its leading position in FCEV and will lead the fuel cell business and
government cooperation within the group. By advancing the fuel cell system technology and
expanding the application area to other means of transportation and energy sources, the
Company will secure the hydrogen ecosystem initiatives. To this end, the Company launched
the hydrogen fuel cell brand, HTWO.
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
ATTACHMENT: INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION -----------------------------------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME ------------------------------------------------------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ---------------------------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ------------------------------------ 10
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -----------------------------------------------12
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ---------------------------------14
152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06236
(Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam Finance Center 27th Floor)
Republic of Korea
Independent Auditors’ Report
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Hyundai Motor Company:
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Hyundai Motor Company and its subsidiaries
(“the Group”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31,
2022 and 2021, the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows for the years then ended, and notes, comprising significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and its
consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in
accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRS”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Korean
Standards on Auditing (KSAs) issued in Republic of Korea. Our responsibilities under those standards
are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial
Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Republic of
Korea, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in
our audit of the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as
a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters
1)
Valuation of warranty provisions
As described in Note 2 (20) and Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, the Group recognized
warranty provision of
10,339,527 million as of December 31, 2022.
The Group offers its customers free warranty services during the guaranteed period and free repair
services in the event of recall or campaign.
To estimate the expected warranty expenditures, the
Group aggregates sales volume by vehicle model and uses historical data of the actual warranty costs.
Warranty provisions are measured at the present value based on the expected warranty expenditures
and discount rates.
To measure and recognize warranty provisions, management applies assumptions
to estimate expected warranty cost per unit by vehicle model and expected number of repair cases
and applies discount rates to measure the present value of provisions. Management uses historical
data of the actual warranty costs to estimate expected warranty cost per unit by vehicle model and
expected number of repair cases. We identified the valuation of warranty provision as a key audit matter
because errors in aggregation of actual warranty costs and sales volume by vehicle models or in
assumptions used to estimate future warranty expenditures and discount rates would have a significant
impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The primary procedures we performed to address this key audit matter included the following:
-
Understanding the process to measure and recognize warranty provision and testing relevant
controls.
-
Testing completeness and accuracy of vehicles sold used for estimation through inspection of
related documents.
-
Evaluating reasonableness of assumptions applied for expected warranty cost per unit by
vehicle model by comparing warranty costs incurred in the current period to the corresponding
warranty costs estimated in the prior period.
-
Evaluating reasonableness of assumptions applied for expected number of repair cases
through historical data analysis.
-
Testing accuracy of warranty provision balance by inspecting documents related to historical
data of the actual warranty expenses on a sample basis and testing of recalculation.
-
Testing discount rates by comparing to external sources of information.
2)
Valuation of financial services receivables
As described in Note 2.(8) and Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31,
2022, the Group recognized financial services receivables, net and loss allowance of
92,398,410
million and
1,726,916 million, respectively.
In accordance with K-IFRS 1109 ‘Financial Instruments’, the Group recognizes allowance for credit loss
for financial services receivables using the expected credit loss (ECL) model.
The ECL model requires
management judgment to assess whether the receivable has undergone a significant increase in credit
risk, as well as other assumptions, such as credit rating and macroeconomic variables. In addition, the
Group also considers historical transaction data, such as delinquency days, bankruptcy, and collection,
to determine assumptions used in the ECL model. As errors in the assumptions applied to the ECL
model could have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements, we identified the
valuation of financial services receivables as a key audit matter.
The primary procedures we performed to address this key audit matter included the following:
-
Assessing whether the Group’s accounting policies comply with the requirements in K-IFRS
1109
‘Financial Instruments’.
-
Understanding the process over the measurement of credit loss allowance on financial services
receivables and testing relevant controls.
-
On a sample basis, assessing the credit rating and classification of credit quality, including the
identification of significant increase credit risk, through inspection of related documents.
-
On a sample basis, checking the source data for probability of default and loss given default
and testing appropriateness of calculation methods used for the estimation through
recalculation.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our
auditors’ report thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do
not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the
other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent
with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears
to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to
report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with K-IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is
necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern
and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the
Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements
as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs and KSAs in Republic of Korea
will always
detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs and KSAs in Republic of Korea, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks,
and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one
resulting
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue
as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw
attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are
based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial
statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements
represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities
or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group
audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant
ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related
safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters
that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period
and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditors’ report unless law
or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances,
we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse
consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of
such communication.
Our responsibility is to assess whether the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in all
material respects with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditors’ report is Jae-Yeon Kim.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We have checked the compliance of the consolidated financial statements of the Group as of
December 31, 2022 with relevant requirements set out in the ESEF Regulation that are applicable to
consolidated financial statements.
For the Group it relates to:
Consolidated financial statements prepared in a valid XHTML format;
The XBRL markup of the consolidated financial statements using the core taxonomy and the
common rules on markups specified in in the ESEF Regulation
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group as of December 31, 2022, identified
as “9884004RQX8PRBXQ8S60-2022-12-31.zip”, have been prepared, in all material respects, in
compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
Seoul, Korea
March 8, 2023, except with respect to
the Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
section of our report above, as to which the date is March 27, 2023.
This report is effective as of the audit report dates. Certain subsequent events or circumstances,
which may occur between the audit report date and the time of reading this report, could have a
material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand that the above audit report has not
been updated to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, including all footnote disclosures, were
prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the Company.
Chang, Jae Hoon
Chief Executive Officer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Main Office Address: (Road Name Address) 12, Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
(Phone Number) 02-3464-1114
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
ASSETS
N
OTES
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
20
20,864,879
12,795,554
Shor
t
-term financial instruments
20
5,774,597
6,949,333
Other financial assets
5,20
5,934,745
12,396,646
Trade notes and accounts receivable
3,20
4,279,057
3,147,296
Other receivables
4,20
4,458,689
4,220,970
Inventories
6
14,291,216
11,645,641
Current tax assets
85,867
47,346
Financial services receivables
14,20
38,037,368
35,252,606
N
on-current assets classified as held for sale
8
22,302
28,121
Other assets
7,20
2,640,553
2,081,853
Total current assets
96,389,273
88,565,366
N
on-current assets:
Lon
g
-term financial instruments
20
112,557
306,410
Other financial assets
5,20
3,889,776
3,539,286
Lon
g
-term trade notes and accounts receivable
3,20
179,781
137,157
Other receivables
4,20
821,050
741,168
Propert
y
, plant and equipmen
t
9,40
36,153,190
35,543,083
Investment propert
y
10,40
144,450
156,656
Intan
g
ible assets
11,40
6,102,377
5,846,986
Investments in
j
oint ventures and associates
13
25,199,437
22,429,117
N
et defined benefit assets
35
837,502
219,721
Deferred tax assets
34
3,237,309
2,224,833
Financial services receivables
14,20
52,326,478
45,776,526
Investments in operatin
g
leases
15
27,681,534
26,327,996
Ri
g
h
t
-of-use assets
12
1,117,293
940,826
Other assets
7,20
1,550,455
1,191,284
Total non-current assets
159,353,189
145,381,049
Total assets
255,742,462
233,946,415
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
N
OTES
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Current liabilities:
Trade notes and accounts pa
y
able
20
10,797,065
9,155,255
Other pa
y
ables
20,39
8,277,891
6,335,645
Shor
t
-term borrowin
g
s
16,20,40
11,366,480
13,087,836
Current portion of lon
g
-term debt and debentures
16,20,40
25,574,131
20,578,902
Income tax pa
y
able
1,008,506
751,929
Provisions
17
8,102,596
6,664,647
Other financial liabilities
18,20
99,144
55,187
Lease liabilities
12,20
405,053
167,266
N
on-current liabilities classified as held for sale
8
5,365
-
Other liabilities
19,20,27
8,600,241
7,440,120
Total curren
t
liabilities
74,236,472
64,236,787
N
on-current liabilities:
Lon
g
-term other pa
y
ables
20,39
726,115
769,487
Debentures
16,20,40
62,960,060
63,458,809
Lon
g
-term deb
t
16,20,40
12,285,149
10,667,731
N
et defined benefit liabilities
35
61,861
79,165
Provisions
17
4,327,985
4,214,137
Other financial liabilities
18,20
262,518
87,258
Deferred tax liabilities
34
5,027,741
3,689,328
Lease liabilities
12,20
705,751
783,306
Other liabilities
19,20,27
4,252,265
3,344,618
Total non-curren
t
liabilities
90,609,445
87,093,839
Total liabilities
164,845,917
151,330,626
Equity:
Capital stoc
k
21
1,488,993
1,488,993
Capital surplus
22
4,241,303
4,070,260
Other capital items
23
(1,713,928)
(1,968,385)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
24
(1,620,682)
(1,772,601)
Retained earnin
g
s
25
79,953,601
73,167,855
Equit
y
attributable to the owners of the Compan
y
82,349,287
74,986,122
N
on-controllin
g
interests
8,547,258
7,629,667
Total equit
y
90,896,545
82,615,789
Total liabilities and equit
y
255,742,462
233,946,415
(Concluded)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
N
OTES
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won, except per share amounts)
Sales
27,40
142,527,535
117,610,626
Cost of sales
32
114,209,483
95,680,131
Gross profi
t
28,318,052
21,930,495
Sellin
g
and administrative expenses
28,32
18,498,283
15,251,546
Operatin
g
p
rofit
9,819,769
6,678,949
Gain on investments in joint ventures and
associates, ne
t
29
1,556,583
1,303,365
Finance income
30
1,218,813
912,802
Finance expenses
30
1,054,228
548,410
Other income
31
2,257,113
1,447,261
Other expenses
31,32
2,850,107
1,834,405
Profit before income tax
10,947,943
7,959,562
Income tax expense
34
2,964,329
2,266,485
Profit for the year
7,983,614
5,693,077
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the Compan
y
7,364,364
4,942,356
N
on-controllin
g
interests
619,250
750,721
Earnings per share attributable to the owners
of the Compan
y
:
33
Basic earnings per share:
Common stoc
k
28,521
18,979
1
st
preferred stock
28,207
19,002
Diluted earnings per share:
Common stoc
k
28,521
18,979
1
st
p
referred stoc
k
28,207
19,002
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
9
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Profit for the year
7,983,614
5,693,077
Other comprehensive income (loss) :
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to
p
rofit or loss:
Profit (loss) on financial assets measured at FVOCI, ne
t
(223,420)
102,137
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
391,308
175,392
Changes in retained earnings of equity-accounted
investees, ne
t
164,475
77,482
Changes in share of OCI of equity-accounted
investees, ne
t
(175,059)
21,803
157,304
376,814
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
p
rofit or loss:
Loss on financial assets measured at FVOCI, ne
t
(36,545)
(6,448)
Gain on valuation of cash flow hedge
derivatives, ne
t
218,377
5,015
Changes in share of OCI of
equity-accounted
investees, ne
t
10,008
546,504
Gain on foreign operations translation, ne
t
701,718
1,246,177
893,558
1,791,248
Total other comprehensive income
1,050,862
2,168,062
Total comprehensive income
9,034,476
7,861,139
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Shareholders of the Compan
y
8,234,396
6,938,637
N
on-controllin
g
interests
800,080
922,502
Total comprehensive income
9,034,476
7,861,139
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
10
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
Capital
stoc
k
Capital
surplus
Other
capital
items
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Retained
earnings
Total equity
attributable to
the owners of
the Company
Non-
controlling
interests
Total
equity
(In millions of Korean Won)
Balance at
January 1, 2021
1,488,993
4,190,093
(1,700,592)
(3,409,661)
68,911,800
69,480,633
6,860,337
76,340,970
Comprehensive
income:
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
4,942,356
4,942,356
750,721
5,693,077
Gain (loss) on financial
assets measured at
FVOCI, net
-
-
-
(21,021)
114,718
93,697
1,992
95,689
Gain (loss) on valuation
of cash flow hedge
derivatives, ne
t
-
-
-
(47,902)
-
(47,902)
52,917
5,015
Changes in valuation
of equity-accounted
investees, ne
t
-
-
-
544,170
77,482
621,652
24,137
645,789
Remeasurements of
defined benefit plans
-
-
-
-
167,021
167,021
8,371
175,392
Gain on foreign
operations
translation, ne
t
-
-
-
1,161,813
-
1,161,813
84,364
1,246,177
Total comprehensive
income
-
-
-
1,637,060
5,301,577
6,938,637
922,502
7,861,139
Transactions with
owners, recorded
directly in equity:
Payment of cash
dividends
-
-
-
-
(1,045,775)
(1,045,775)
(140,854)
(1,186,629)
Increase in paid-in
capital of
subsidiaries by
issuing stoc
k
-
19,819
-
-
-
19,819
165,311
185,130
Acquisition of
investment of
subsidiaries
-
(164,567)
-
-
-
(164,567)
65,966
(98,601)
Disposals of
investment of
subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
-
(71,634)
(71,634)
Purchases of
treasury stocks
-
-
(305,337)
-
-
(305,337)
-
(305,337)
Disposals of
treasury stocks
-
24,915
37,544
-
-
62,459
-
62,459
Repayment of
hybrid bonds
-
-
-
-
-
-
(150,323)
(150,323)
Others
-
-
-
-
253
253
(21,638)
(21,385)
Total transactions with
owners, recorded
directly in equity
-
(119,833)
(267,793)
-
(1,045,522)
(1,433,148)
(153,172)
(1,586,320)
Balance at
December 31, 2021
1,488,993
4,070,260
(1,968,385)
(1,772,601)
73,167,855
74,986,122
7,629,667
82,615,789
(Continued)
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Concluded)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Capital
stoc
k
Capital
surplus
Other
capital
items
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Retained
earnings
Total equity
attributable to
the owners of
the Company
Non-
controlling
interests
Total
equity
(In millions of Korean Won)
Balance at
January 1, 2022
1,488,993
4,070,260
(1,968,385)
(1,772,601)
73,167,855
74,986,122
7,629,667
82,615,789
Comprehensive
income:
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
7,364,364
7,364,364
619,250
7,983,614
Gain (loss) on financial
assets measured at
FVOCI, net
-
-
-
(430,012)
174,758
(255,254)
(4,711)
(259,965)
Gain on valuation
of cash flow hedge
derivatives, ne
t
-
-
-
169,796
-
169,796
48,581
218,377
Changes in valuation
of equity-accounted
investees, ne
t
-
-
-
(160,325)
164,475
4,150
(4,726)
(576)
Remeasurements of
defined benefit plans
-
-
-
-
378,880
378,880
12,428
391,308
Gain on foreign
operations
translation, ne
t
-
-
-
572,460
-
572,460
129,258
701,718
Total comprehensive
income
-
-
-
151,919
8,082,477
8,234,396
800,080
9,034,476
Transactions with
owners, recorded
directly in equity:
Payment of cash
dividends
-
-
-
-
(1,298,212)
(1,298,212)
(56,800)
(1,355,012)
Increase in paid-in
capital of
subsidiaries by
issuing stoc
k
-
-
-
-
-
-
560
560
Acquisition of
investment of
subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
-
273,271
273,271
Disposals of
investment of
subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
-
(83,094)
(83,094)
Purchases of
treasury stocks
-
-
(193,452)
-
-
(193,452)
-
(193,452)
Disposals of
treasury stocks
-
174,346
447,909
-
-
622,255
-
622,255
Others
-
(3,303)
-
-
1,481
(1,822)
(16,426)
(18,248)
Total transactions with
owners, recorded
directly in equity
-
171,043
254,457
-
(1,296,731)
(871,231)
117,511
(753,720)
Balance at
December 31, 2022
1,488,993
4,241,303
(1,713,928)
(1,620,682)
79,953,601
82,349,287
8,547,258
90,896,545
12
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
N
OTES
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Cash flows from operatin
g
activities:
Cash
g
enerated from operations:
36
Profit for the
y
ea
r
7,983,614
5,693,077
Ad
j
ustments
20,255,938
15,777,589
Chan
g
es in operatin
g
assets and liabilities
(13,922,657)
(20,287,776)
14,316,895
1,182,890
Interest receive
d
867,192
449,789
Interest pai
d
(2,695,029)
(1,905,945)
Dividend receive
d
531,902
213,735
Income tax pai
d
(2,393,649)
(1,116,885)
N
et cash
p
rovided b
y
(used in) operatin
g
activities
10,627,311
(1,176,416)
Cash flows from investin
g
activities:
Chan
g
es in shor
t
-term financial instruments, ne
t
1,082,254
1,326,872
Chan
g
es in other financial assets (current), ne
t
5,452,691
225,974
Decrease in other financial assets (non-current)
41,521
259,202
Collection of other receivables
60,779
67,437
Disposals of lon
g
-term financial instruments
122,124
35,183
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and
equipmen
t
136,870
113,008
Proceeds from disposals of intan
g
ible assets
7,357
20,261
Proceeds from disposals of investment in joint
ventures and associates
19,115
8,873
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquire
d
(89,167)
(294,210)
Increases in other financial assets (non-current)
(276,728)
(212,964)
Increases in other receivables
(80,170)
(69,563)
Purchases of lon
g
-term financial instruments
(63,612)
(279,471)
Acquisitions of
p
ropert
y
, plant and equipmen
t
(4,014,969)
(4,304,334)
Acquisitions of intan
g
ible assets
(1,718,733)
(1,556,993)
Acquisitions of investments in joint ventures and
associates
(1,696,266)
(565,528)
Cash outflows from chan
g
es in consolidation
(197,188)
(125,611)
Others
10,627
169,285
N
et cash used in investing activities
(1,203,495)
(5,182,579)
(Continued)
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
N
OTES
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Cash flows from financin
g
activities:
Proceeds from shor
t
-term borrowin
g
s
3,388,510
3,769,996
Proceeds from lon
g
-term debt and debentures
30,089,495
40,688,506
Proceeds from capital contribution from non-
controllin
g
interes
t
341,864
165,311
Acquisitions of subsidiaries
-
(300,670)
Repa
y
ment of shor
t
-term borrowin
g
s
(6,070,109)
(4,390,047)
Repa
y
ment of lon
g
-term debt and debentures
(27,086,324)
(29,164,478)
Repa
y
ment of lease liabilities
(195,245)
(185,158)
Purchases of treasur
y
stocks
(193,451)
(305,337)
Dividends pai
d
(1,354,996)
(1,186,800)
Repa
y
ment of h
y
brid bonds
-
(150,323)
Others
(244,243)
(148,714)
N
et cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(1,324,499)
8,792,286
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents
(29,992)
500,127
N
et increase in cash and cash equivalents
8,069,325
2,933,418
Cash and cash equivalents, be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
12,795,554
9,862,136
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the
y
ea
r
20,864,879
12,795,554
(Concluded)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
14
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
1.
GENERAL:
Hyundai Motor Company (the “Company” or “Parent Company”) was incorporated in December 1967, under the laws of
the Republic of Korea.
The Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) manufacture and distribute motor vehicles and
parts, operate vehicle financing and credit card processing, and manufacture trains.
The shares of the Company have been listed on the Korea Exchange since June 1974, and the Global Depositary Receipts
issued by the Company have been listed on the London Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
As of December 31, 2022, the major shareholders of the Company are Hyundai MOBIS (45,782,023 shares, 21.43%) and
Mr. Chung, Mong Koo (11,395,859 shares, 5.33%).
(1)
The Group’s consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Name of subsidiaries
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercentage
Indirect ownership
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
Financing
Korea
59.68%
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
(
*1
)
˝
˝
36.96%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY (*2)
Manufacturing
˝
33.77%
HYUNDAI KEFICO CORPORATION
˝
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI PARTECS
˝
˝
56.00%
H
y
undai NGV
En
g
ineerin
g
˝
53.66%
MAINtrans company
Services
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
100.00%
Rotem SRS Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
JEONBUK HYUNDAI MOTORS FC
CO., LTD
Football club
˝
100.00%
AirPlu
g
Inc.
R&D and Sales
˝
99.32%
42dot Inc. (*5)
˝
˝
66.08%
Movia Inc.
Trans
p
ortin
g
˝
100.00%
42dot 100.00%
Hyundai Motor America (HMA)
Sales
USA
100.00%
H
y
undai Ca
p
ital America
(
HCA
)
Financin
g
˝
80.00%
HMA 80.00%
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing
Alabama, LLC (HMMA)
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
HMA 100.00%
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America,
LLC (HMGMA)
˝
˝
60.00%
HMA 60.00%
H
y
undai Translead
(
HT
)
˝
˝
100.00%
Stamped Metal American Research
Technolo
gy
, Inc.
(
SMARTI
)
Holding company
˝
72.45%
HMA 72.45%
SMART Alabama, LLC (SMART)
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
SMARTI 100.00%
Hyundai America Technical Center,
Inc. (HATCI)
R&D
˝
100.00%
Genesis Motor America LLC
Sales
˝
100.00%
HMA 100.00%
Hyundai Rotem USA Corporation
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Investment, Inc.
Investment
˝
100.00%
42 Air, Inc
R&D and Sales
˝
100.00%
42dot 100.00%
HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CORP.
(
HACC
)
Sales
Canada
100.00%
HMA 100.00%
HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CAPTIVE
INSURANCE INC.
(
HACCI
)
Insurance
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai Capital Canada Inc. (HCCA)
Financing
˝
70.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 20.00%
Hyundai Capital Lease Inc. (HCLI)
˝
˝
100.00%
HCCA 100.00%
HK Lease Funding LP
˝
˝
100.00%
HCLI 99.99%,
HCCA Funding Inc. 0.01%
HCCA Funding Inc.
˝
˝
100.00%
HCLI 100.00%
HCCA Funding Two Inc.
˝
˝
100.00%
HCCA 100.00%
15
Name of subsidiaries
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercentage
Indirect ownership
HK Retail Funding LP
Financing
Canada
100.00%
HCCA 99.99%,
HCCA Funding Two Inc 0.01%
HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
(HMI)
Manufacturing
India
100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA
ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
(
HMIE
)
R&D
˝
100.00%
HMI 100.00%
HYUNDAI INDIA INSURANCE
BROKING PRIVATE LIMITED
(
HIIB
)
Insurance
˝
100.00%
˝
HYUNDAI CAPITAL INDIA PRIVATE
LIMITED
(
HCI
)
Financing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 100.00%
Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. (HMJ)
(
*3
)
Sales
Japan
100.00%
Hyundai Mobility Japan R&D Center Co.,
Ltd.
(
HMJ R&D
)
(
*3
)
R&D
˝
100.00%
Beijing Jingxian Motor Safeguard
Service Co., Ltd. (BJMSS)
Sales
China
100.00%
Beijing Jingxianronghua Motor Sale
Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
100.00%
BJMSS 100.00%
Genesis Motor Sales (Shanghai) Co.,
LTD.
˝
˝
100.00%
Hyundai Millennium (Beijing) Real Estate
Development Co., Ltd.
Real estate
development
˝
99.00%
CMEs 99.00%
Rotem Equipments (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Sales
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
100.00%
KEFICO Automotive Systems(Beijing)
Co., Ltd.
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI KEFICO
CORPORATION 100.00%
KEFICO Automotive
Systems(Chongqing) Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
90.00%
HYUNDAI KEFICO
CORPORATION 90.00%
Hyundai Truck & Bus (China) Co., Ltd.
(HTBC)
˝
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI THANH CONG VIETNAM
AUTO MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION
(
HTMV
)(
*1
)
˝
Vietnam
50.00%
HYUNDAI THANH CONG
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE JOINT
STOCK COMPANY (HTCV)(*1)
Sales
˝
50.00%
HYUNDAI THANH CONG VIET NAM
AUTO JOINT VENTURE JOINT
STOCK COMPANY
(
HTV
)(
*1
)
˝
˝
50.00%
HYUNDAI KEFICO VIETNAM
COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI KEFICO
CORPORATION 100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
(
HMCA
)
Sales
Australia
100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR PHILIPPINES, INC.
(
HMPH
)
˝
Philippines
99.99%
HYUNDAI MOBILITY (THAILAND)
CO., LTD.
(
HMT
)
˝
Thailand
100.00%
PT HYUNDAI MOTOR
MANUFACTURING INDONESIA
(
HMMI
)
Manufacturing
Indonesia
99.99%
PT HYUNDAI MOTORS INDONESIA
(
HMID
)
Sales
˝
100.00%
HMMI 0.01%
PT Hyundai Solusi Mobilitas (HSM)
˝
˝
99.99%
HMID 99.99%
PT. HYUNDAI CAPITAL INDONESIA
(HCID)
Financing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 100.00%
H
y
undai Ca
p
ital Australia Pt
y
Limite
d
˝
Australia
100.00%
˝
HR MECHANICAL SERVICES
LIMITED
Services
New Zealand
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech
s.r.o.
(
HMMC
)
Manufacturing
Czech
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Czech s.r.o. (HMCZ)
Sales
˝
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH (HME)
Marketing and
Sales
Germany
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH
(HMD)
Sales
˝
100.00%
16
Name of subsidiaries
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercentage
Indirect ownership
Hyundai Motor Europe Technical
Center GmbH (HMETC)
R&D
Germany
100.00%
H
y
undai Motors
p
ort GmbH
(
HMSG
)
Marketin
g
˝
100.00%
HME 100.00%
Hyundai Capital Europe GmbH.
Financing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 100.00%
HMCIS B.V.
Holding company
Netherlands
100.00%
HMMR 1.65%
Hyundai Motor Netherlands B.V.
(HMNL)
Sales
˝
100.00%
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus
LLC (HMMR)
Manufacturing
Russia
70.00%
Hyundai Motor CIS Limited Liability
Company (HMCIS)
Sales
˝
100.00%
HMCIS B.V. 100.00%
Hyundai Mobility Lab Limited Liability
Company. (HML)
R&D
˝
100.00%
HMCIS 99.00%, HMMR 1.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Financing
˝
100.00%
Hyundai Capital Europe 100.00%
Limited liability company Hyundai Truck
& Bus Rus
(
HTBR
)
Sales
˝
100.00%
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi Ve
Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
(
HAOSVT
)
Manufacturing
Turkiye
97.00%
Hyundai EURotem Demiryolu Araclari
Sana
y
i ve Ticaret A.S
˝
˝
50.50%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
50.50%
Hyundai Rotem Company – Hyundai
EUROTEM Demiryolu Araclari SAN.
VE TIC. A.S ORTAK GIRISIMI
Sales
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
65.00%,
Hyundai EURotem A.S. 35.00%
Hyundai Rotem Company - Hyundai
EUROTEM Mahmutbey Projesi
ORTAK GIRISIMI
˝
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
85.00%,
H
y
undai EURotem A.S. 15.00%
Rotem SRS Ukraine LLC.
Services
Ukraine
100.00%
Rotem SRS Co., Ltd. 100.00%
Rotem SRS E
gyp
t LLC.
˝
E
gyp
t
98.00%
Rotem SRS Co., Ltd. 98.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED
(
HMUK
)
Sales
UK
100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY ITALY
S.R.L.
(
HMCI
)
˝
Italy
100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR ESPANA, S.L.U.
(
HMES
)
˝
Spain
100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR FRANCE (HMF)
˝
France
100.00%
H
y
undai Motor Poland s
p
. z o.o.
(
HMP
)
˝
Polan
d
100.00%
GENESIS MOTOR EUROPE GmbH
(
GME
)
˝
Germany
100.00%
GENESIS MOTOR UK LIMITED
(
GMUK
)
˝
UK
100.00%
GME 100.00%
GENESIS MOTOR SWITZERLAND AG
(
GMCH
)
˝
Switzerland
100.00%
˝
GENESIS MOTOR DEUTSCHLAND
GmbH
(
GMD
)
˝
Germany
100.00%
˝
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility AG (HHM)
˝
Switzerlan
d
75.00%
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany
GmbH (HHMG)
˝
Germany
100.00%
HHM 100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR DE MEXICO S DE
RL DE CV
(
HMM
)
˝
Mexico
100.00%
HT 0.01%
Hyundai de Mexico, SA DE C.V.,
(
HYMEX
)
Manufacturing
˝
99.99%
HT 99.99%
HYUNDAI KEFICO MEXICO, S.
DE R.L. DE C.V.
˝
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI KEFICO
CORPORATION 100.00%
Hyundai Rio Vista, Inc.
Real estate
develo
p
ment
USA
100.00%
HT 100.00%
HYUNDAI MOTOR BRASIL
MONTADORA DE AUTOMOVEIS
LTDA (HMB)
Manufacturing
Brazil
100.00%
Hyundai Capital Brasil Servicos De
Assistencia Financeira Ltda.
Financing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 100.00%
Hyundai Rotem Brasil Industria E
Comercio De Trens Ltda.
Manufacturing
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
100.00%
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Name of subsidiaries
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercentage
Indirect ownership
HMS SERVICOS DE MOBILIDADE
LTDA. (*4)
Holding company
Brazil
99.99%
HMB 99.99%
China Millennium Corporations (CMEs)
˝
Cayman
Islands
59.60%
China Mobility Fund, L.P.
Investment
˝
72.00%
ZER01NE Accelerator
Investment Fund No.1
˝
˝
99.00%
Autopia Sixty-fifth ~ Seventy-Fifth
Asset Securitization Specialty Company
(
*1
)
Financing
˝
0.50%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 0.50%
Zavurov First Co., Ltd. (*1)
˝
˝
0.00%
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES,
INC. 0.00%
Super Series Sixth ~ Fourteenth
Securitization S
p
ecialt
y
Co., Ltd.
(
*1
)
˝
˝
0.50%
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
0.50%
Bluewalnut Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
100.00%
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
100.00%
MOCEAN Co.,Lt
d
Mobility Service
˝
80.00%
H
y
undai Cha Fundin
g
, LLC
Financin
g
USA
100.00%
HCA 100.00%
Hyundai Lease Titling Trust
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai HK Fundin
g
, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai HK Funding Two, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai HK Fundin
g
Three, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai HK Funding Four, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai ABS Fundin
g
, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
HK Real Properties, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai Auto Lease Offerin
g
, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai HK Lease, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Extended Term Amortizin
g
Pro
g
ram, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai Asset Backed Lease, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
HCA Exchan
g
e, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai Protection Plan, Inc.
Insurance
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai Protection Plan Florida, Inc.
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
H
y
undai Ca
p
ital Insurance Services, LLC
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Hyundai Capital Insurance Company
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Power Protect Extended Services, Inc.
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
Power Protect Extended Services Florida,
Inc.
˝
˝
100.00%
˝
(*1)
The Group is considered to have substantive control over the entities by virtue of an agreement or relationship with other
investors, or relationship with structured entities.
(*2)
Even though the shareholding ratio of ownership is less than half, the Group has de facto control over the entity due to the
relative size of the voting rights held and the degree of share dispersion of other voting rights holders.
(*3)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the names of companies were changed from Hyundai Motor Japan Co., Ltd. and
Hyundai Motor Japan R&D Center Inc. to Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Mobility Japan R&D Center Co.,
Ltd., respectively.
(*4)
The name of company was changed from HMB Holding Participacoes Financeiras Ltda. to HMS SERVICOS DE
MOBILIDADE LTDA.
(*5)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group acquired additional shares of 42dot Inc. and reclassified its shares to a
subsidiary. Although the shareholding ratio of common stock is 66.08%, the shareholding ratio with voting rights is 55.90%
considering the redeemable convertible preference share with voting rights issued.
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(2)
Summarized financial position and results of operations of major consolidated subsidiaries
as
of
and for the year
ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
N
ame of subsidiaries
Assets
Liabilities
Sales
Profit (loss)
for the
p
erio
d
(In millions of Korean Won)
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. (*)
38,647,454
33,017,783
4,436,122
437,087
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD. (*)
25,102,360
21,256,797
3,015,376
253,957
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY (*)
4,823,870
3,332,399
3,163,344
194,534
HYUNDAI KEFICO CORPORATION (*)
2,118,244
1,151,710
2,255,354
86,781
HCA (*)
65,174,141
57,784,155
12,392,502
416,542
HMA
13,534,367
8,484,603
33,684,033
2,549,423
HMMA
4,974,559
3,863,001
11,399,961
(807,997)
HMI (*)
4,932,560
2,071,012
9,230,238
710,908
HMMC
4,554,767
1,724,596
9,291,193
680,064
HME (*)
2,604,267
2,528,135
14,302,787
12,792
HACC (*)
1,811,550
1,003,562
4,146,159
102,258
HMB
1,801,019
1,195,946
3,314,994
97,250
HAOSVT
1,733,527
867,053
3,625,354
288,338
HMMR
1,242,120
406,509
965,782
(230,103)
HMCA
1,074,603
874,474
2,371,422
45,739
(*)
Based on the subsidiary’s consolidated financial statements
Summarized financial position and results of operations of major consolidated subsidiaries
as
of
and for the year
ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
N
ame of subsidiaries
Assets
Liabilities
Sales
Profit (loss)
for the
p
erio
d
(In millions of Korean Won)
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. (*)
34,917,071
29,710,340
3,485,601
432,055
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD. (*)
21,654,608
18,026,253
2,744,902
314,139
HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY (*)
4,107,183
2,838,938
2,872,512
51,412
HYUNDAI KEFICO CORPORATION (*)
2,038,940
1,187,748
2,029,003
60,512
HCA (*)
59,230,349
52,672,107
10,686,865
1,050,250
HMA
8,578,534
5,929,588
22,883,130
1,028,470
HMMA
4,522,540
2,741,306
8,088,117
236,955
HMMC
4,406,392
1,852,526
7,426,329
417,537
HMI (*)
4,310,031
1,782,415
7,339,424
437,395
HME (*)
2,107,163
2,044,181
11,846,977
11,410
HACC (*)
1,946,770
1,119,224
3,582,216
117,911
HMMR
1,931,470
959,020
3,178,717
172,149
HAOSVT
1,469,527
887,896
3,021,886
198,490
HMB
1,387,554
913,764
2,074,018
41,020
HMCA
911,712
716,694
1,938,967
28,116
(*)
Based on the subsidiary’s consolidated financial statements
(3)
The financial statements of all subsidiaries used in the preparation of the consolidated financial
statements
are prepared for the same reporting periods as the Company’s.
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(4)
Summarized cash flows of non-wholly owned subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests to the
Group and subsidiaries of finance segment for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
HYUNDAI
CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC.
HYUNDAI CARD
CO., LTD.
HCA
HCCA
HYUNDAI
ROTEM
COMPANY
(In millions of Korean Won)
Provided by (used in)
operatin
g
activities
(1,111,074)
(618,906)
(254,261)
(1,257,295)
716,229
Provided by (used in)
investin
g
activities
(223,067)
(70,359)
28,172
(1,741)
(429,045)
Provided by (used in)
financin
g
activities
2,572,598
2,379,211
389,229
1,274,970
(97,120)
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and
cash equivalen
t
-
-
22,292
(542)
(3,784)
N
et increase (decrease) in
cash and cash
equivalents
1,238,457
1,689,946
185,432
15,392
186,280
Beginning balance of
cash and cash
equivalents
509,170
579,444
368,191
72,402
319,728
Ending balance of cash
and cash equivalents
1,747,627
2,269,390
553,623
87,794
506,008
Summarized cash flows of non-wholly owned subsidiaries that had material non-controlling interests to the
Group
and subsidiaries of finance segment for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
HYUNDAI
CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC.
HYUNDAI CARD
CO., LTD.
HCA
HCCA
HYUNDAI
ROTEM
COMPANY
(In millions of Korean Won)
Provided by (used in)
operatin
g
activities
(367,733)
(1,400,073)
(7,321,554)
(1,558,760)
(62,714)
Provided by (used in)
investin
g
activities
(40,360)
(105,567)
(955,140)
(642)
146,142
Provided by (used in)
financin
g
activities
510,859
1,310,731
8,132,339
1,549,724
(99,586)
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and
cash equivalen
t
339
-
37,398
6,651
(2,842)
N
et increase (decrease) in
cash and cash
equivalents
103,105
(194,909)
(106,957)
(3,027)
(19,000)
Beginning balance of
cash and cash
equivalents
406,065
774,353
475,148
75,429
338,728
Ending balance of cash
and cash equivalents
509,170
579,444
368,191
72,402
319,728
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(5)
Details of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company that have material non-controlling interests as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
HYUNDAI
CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC.
HYUNDAI CARD
CO., LTD.
HYUNDAI
ROTEM
COMPANY
(In millions of Korean Won)
Ownership percentage of non-controlling
interests
40.32%
63.04%
66.23%
Accumulated non-controllin
g
interests
2,263,283
2,511,596
845,085
Profit attributable to non-controlling
interests
171,675
160,104
127,747
Dividends paid to non-controllin
g
interests
-
56,753
-
Details of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company that had material non-controlling interests as of and for
the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
HYUNDAI
CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC.
HYUNDAI
CARD CO.,
LTD.
HYUNDAI
ROTEM
COMPANY
(In millions of Korean Won)
Ownership percentage of non-controlling
interests
40.32%
63.04%
66.23%
Accumulated non-controllin
g
interests
2,097,956
2,379,871
702,366
Profit attributable to non-controlling
interests
170,930
198,059
28,968
Dividends paid to non-controllin
g
interests
37,002
92,463
-
(6)
Financial support provided to consolidated structured entities
As of December 31, 2022, HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD. and HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC., subsidiaries
of the Company, have agreements that provide counterparties with rights of recourse in the event of default on the
derivatives relating to asset-backed securities issued by consolidated structured entities, Autopia Sixty-Eighth and
Sixty-Ninth Asset Securitization Specialty Company, Super Series Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Twelfth and Fourteenth
Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd..
(7)
Nature and risks associated with interests in unconsolidated structured entities
1)
Nature of interests in unconsolidated structured entities of the Group as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Description
Purpose
N
ature of business
Method of
fundin
g
Total assets (*)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Asset
securitization SPC
Fund raising
through asset-
securitization
Fund
collection
Asset Backed
Securities and
others
711,575
Investment fund
Investment trust and
others
Fund management
and operation,
distribution of
operating profit
and others
Beneficiary
(Investment)
certificates
6,877,841
Structured Finance
Fund raising
through project
financing
Project financing
for construction
project and
ship investmen
t
Project financing
and others
24,128,653
(*) The financial information of unconsolidated structured entity includes unaudited amounts.
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Nature of interests in unconsolidated structured entities of the Group as of December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
Purpose
N
ature of business
Method of
fundin
g
Total assets (*)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Asset
securitization SPC
Fund raising
through asset-
securitization
Fund
collection
Asset Backed
Securities and
others
138,514
Investment fund
Investment trust and
others
Fund management
and operation,
distribution of
operating profit
and others
Beneficiary
(Investment)
certificates
9,874,543
Structured Finance
Fund raising
through project
financing
Project financing
for construction
project and
ship investmen
t
Project financing
and others
19,487,943
(*) The financial information of unconsolidated structured entity includes unaudited amounts.
2)
Risks associated with interests in unconsolidated structured entities of the Group as of
December 31, 2022 are as
follows.
Description
Financial support provided
to the structured entit
y
Maximum amount
of exposure to loss
of the structured
entit
y
Book value in the
structured entit
y
Metho
d
Purpose
(In millions of Korean Won)
Asset
securitization SPC
70,208
Loan
obli
g
ations
Loan agreement
(Credi
t
line)
77,000
Investment fund
238,424
Beneficiary
certificates,
Investmen
t
trus
t
Invest
agreement
238,424
Structured Finance
1,585,070
Loan
obli
g
ations
Loan agreement
(Credi
t
line)
2,089,900
Risks associated with interests in unconsolidated structured entities of the Group as of December 31, 2021 are as
follows.
Description
Financial support provided
to the structured entit
y
Maximum amount
of exposure to loss
of the structured
entit
y
Book value in the
structured entit
y
Metho
d
Purpose
(In millions of Korean Won)
Asset
securitization SPC
18,797
Loan
obli
g
ations
Loan agreement
(Credi
t
line)
24,000
Investment fund
178,552
Beneficiary
certificates,
Investmen
t
trus
t
Invest
agreement
178,552
Structured Finance
826,220
Loan
obli
g
ations
Loan agreement
(Credi
t
line)
1,117,599
(8)
Significant restrictions on the subsidiaries
As of December 31, 2022, HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD., a subsidiary of the Company, is subject to significant
restrictions that require it to obtain consent from a nominated outside director recommended by non-controlling
shareholders in the events of acquiring a company, entering into new business, providing guarantees, making
investments in stocks or contracts beyond a certain amount and others.
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(9)
Changes in consolidated subsidiaries
Subsidiaries newly included in or excluded from consolidation during the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Changes
N
ame of subsidiaries
Description
Include
d
Autopia Seventy-Third Asset Securitization Specialty Company
Establishmen
t
˝
Autopia Seventy-Fourth Asset Securitization Specialty Company
˝
˝
Autopia Seventy-Fifth Asset Securitization Specialty Company
˝
˝
Super Series Twelfth Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
Super Series Thirteenth Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
Super Series Fourteenth Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.
˝
˝
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, LLC (HMGMA)
˝
˝
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany GmbH (HHMG)
˝
˝
HYUNDAI MOBILITY (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (HMT)
˝
˝
PT Hyundai Solusi Mobilitas (HSM)
˝
˝
42dot Inc.
Acquisition
˝
42 Air, Inc
˝
˝
Movia Inc.
˝
Excluded
supernal, LLC
Changed to equity
metho
d
˝
Super Series Fifth Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.
Liquidation
˝
Autopia Sixty-fourth Asset Securitization Specialty Company
˝
˝
KyoboAXA Private Tomorrow Securities Investment Trust No.12
˝
˝
Shinhan BNPP Private Corporate Security Investment Trust No.34
˝
˝
KB Leaders Private Securities Fund1(Bond Mixed)
˝
˝
Samsung ETF rotation Private Investment Trust 1
˝
˝
MoceanLab, Inc.
˝
˝
HYUNDAI ROTEM MALAYSIA SDN BHD
˝
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
(1)
Basis of consolidated financial statements preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting
Standards (“K-IFRS”), as prescribed in the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies, Etc in the Republic of Korea.
The significant accounting policies used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are summarized
below. These accounting policies are consistent with those applied to the consolidated financial statements as of and for
the year ended December 31, 2021, except for the new or amended accounting standards and interpretations described
below.
1)
New and amended standards that have been applied from the year beginning on January 1, 2022 are as follows.
The Group applied
Proceeds before Intended Use
(Amendments to K-IFRS 1016
‘Property, Plant and Equipment’)
,
Cost of Fulfilling a Contract
(Amendments to K-IFRS 1037 ‘
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’)
,
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020
,
Reference to the Conceptual Framework
(Amendments to K-IFRS
1103
‘Business Combinations’)
and
Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions beyond 30 June 2021
(Amendments to K-IFRS
1116
‘Leases’
) for the first time on January 1, 2022. These standards and other new accounting standards effective from
January 1, 2022 do
not have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
2) A number of new standards are effective for annual periods beginning after January 1, 2022 and earlier application is
permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted them in preparing these consolidated financial statements.
The Group is currently evaluating the effect of the following new or amended standards and interpretations, if any, to the
consolidated financial statements, however, those standards are not expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s
consolidated financial statements.
- Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (K-IFRS 1001
‘Presentation of Financial Statements’
)
- K-IFRS 1117
‘Insurance Contracts’
and its amendments
- Disclosure of Accounting policies (K-IFRS 1001 ‘
Presentation of Financial Statements’
)
- Definition of Accounting estimate (K-IFRS 1008 ‘
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
’)
- Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (K-IFRS 1012 ‘
Income Taxes
’)
- Disclosure of Gains and Losses on Valuation of Financial Liabilities with Conditions for Adjustment of Exercise Price
(K-IFRS 1001 ‘
Presentation of Financial Statements
’)
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on January 26, 2023 and are
expected to be submitted for the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders.
(2)
Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except as otherwise stated in the
accounting policies below. Historical cost is usually measured at the fair value of the consideration given to acquire the
assets.
(3)
Basis of consolidations
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities (including
structured entities) controlled by the Company (or its subsidiaries).
Control is achieved when the Company:
has power over
the investee;
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The Group reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to
one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
When the Group has less than a majority of the voting rights of an investee, it has power over the investee when the voting
rights are sufficient to give it the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee unilaterally.
The Group
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considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether or not the Group’s voting rights in an investee are
sufficient to give it power, including:
the size of the Group’s holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote
holders;
potential voting rights held by the Group, other vote holders or other parties;
rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Group has, or does not have, the current ability to
direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous
shareholders’ meetings.
Income and expenses of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated statements
of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition and up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into
line with those used by the Group.
All intragroup transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on
consolidation.
Non-controlling interests are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity,
separately from the equity of the owners of the Group.
The carrying amount of non-controlling interests consists of the
amount of those non-controlling interests at the initial recognition and the changes in shares of the non-controlling
interests in equity since the date of the acquisition.
Total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of the Group
and to the non-controlling interests even if the non-controlling interest has a deficit balance.
Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries, without a loss of control, are accounted for as equity
transactions.
The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the
changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries.
Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling
interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed
to owners of the Group.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, the profit or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) the
aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the previous
carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests. The
amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are accounted for as if the
Group had directly disposed of the relevant assets (i.e., reclassified to profit or loss or transferred directly to retained
earnings as specified by applicable K-IFRS).
The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the
date when control is lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under K-IFRS 1109
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
or, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment
in an associate or a joint venture.
(4)
Business combination
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method.
The consideration transferred in a business
combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets
transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests
issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree.
The consideration includes any asset or liability resulting
from a contingent consideration arrangement and is measured at fair value.
Acquisition-related costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. When a business combination is achieved in stages,
the Group's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured at its fair value at the acquisition date (i.e., the
date when the Group obtains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss.
Prior to the
acquisition date, the amount resulting from changes in the value of its equity interest in the acquiree that have previously
been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where such treatment would be
appropriate if that interest were directly disposed of.
(5)
Revenue recognition
In accordance with K-IFRS 1115, all types of contracts recognize revenues by the 5-step revenue recognition model (1)
identification of contract
(2) identification of performance obligations
(3) calculation of transaction price
(4)
allocation of transaction price to performance obligations
(5) recognition of revenue when performance obligation is
satisfied.
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1) Identification of performance obligations
The Group operates businesses such as the manufacture and sale of automobiles and auto parts. In the automobile sales
contracts with customers, services other than automobile sales are separately identified as performance obligations.
2) Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time
Revenue is recognized when the performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the Group’s customer are
satisfied, which generally occurs with the transfer of control of goods or services.
3) Performance obligations satisfied over time
In assessing whether the control over goods or services is transferred over time, the Group evaluates whether the customer
simultaneously obtains and consumes the benefits provided by the Group’s performance, whether the assets are controlled
by the customer, and whether the assets created by the Group have no substitute purpose, and whether the Group is entitled
to reimbursement of costs incurred to date, including a reasonable margin.
4) Allocation of transaction price
The Group allocates the transaction price to each of the performance obligations identified in a single contract in
proportion to its stand-alone selling price. When the stand-alone selling price is not directly observable, the Group
estimates the stand-alone selling price using the adjusted market assessment approach, or the expected cost plus a margin
approach.
5) Variable consideration
The Group estimates the amount of consideration it will be entitled to receive using the method (either the expected value
method or the most likely amount method) that provides the most accurate prediction.
Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant
reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized will not occur in future periods.
6) Significant financing element
If the period between the transfer of the goods or services promised to the customer and the payment from the customer
is within one year, the Group does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing
component, as a practical expedient.
7) Construction contracts
Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, the contract revenue and contract costs associated
with the construction contract are recognized as revenue and expenses, respectively, by reference to the stage of
completion of the contract activity at the end of reporting period.
The percentage of completion of a contract activity is reliably measured based on the proportion of contract costs incurred
for work performed to date relative to the estimated total contract costs, by surveys of work performed or by completion
of a physical proportion of the contract work.
Variations in contract work, claim and incentive payments are included to
the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.
Where the outcome of a
construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognized to the extent of contract costs incurred
that it is probable will be recoverable.
Contract costs are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognized as an
expense immediately.
(6)
Foreign currency translation
The individual financial statements of each entity in the Group are prepared and presented in the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency).
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In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions occurring in currencies other than their
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded using the exchange rate on the dates of the transactions.
At the end
of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate at the
reporting period.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated
using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign
currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.
Exchange differences
resulting from settlement of assets or liabilities and translation of monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are
recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for some exceptions.
Foreign exchange gains or losses are classified in finance income (expenses) or other income (expenses) by the nature of
the transaction or event.
For the purpose of presenting the consolidated financial statements, assets and liabilities in the Group’s foreign operations
are translated into Won, using the exchange rates at the end of reporting period.
Income and expense items are translated
at the average exchange rate for the period, unless the exchange rate during the period has significantly fluctuated, in
which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used.
The exchange differences arising, if any, are
recognized in equity as other comprehensive income.
Upon the disposal of a foreign operation, the cumulative amount
of the exchange differences relating to that foreign operation is reclassified from equity to profit or loss when the gain or
loss on disposal is recognized.
Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value
adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition of that foreign operation are treated
as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the exchange rate at the end of reporting period.
(7)
Financial Assets
The Group classifies financial assets as financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets
measured at amortized cost or financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income according to
the terms and purpose of acquisition. The Group determines the classification of a financial asset at initial recognition.
All recognized financial assets are measured subsequently in their entirety at either amortized cost or fair value, depending
on the classification of the financial assets.
1)
Classification of financial assets
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are measured subsequently at amortized cost:
The financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to
collect contractual cash flows; and
The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments
of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are measured subsequently at fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVOCI):
The financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual
cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments
of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
By default, all other financial assets are measured subsequently at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL).
Despite the foregoing, the Group may make the following irrevocable election / designation at initial recognition of a
financial asset:
The Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in fair value of an equity investment in other
comprehensive income if certain criteria are met; and
The Group may irrevocably designate a debt investment that meets the amortized cost or FVOCI criteria as
measured at FVPL if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch
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1-1)
Amortization cost and effective interest rate method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest
income over the relevant period. The amortized cost of a financial asset is the amount at which the financial asset is
measured at initial recognition minus the principal repayments, plus the cumulative amortisation using the effective
interest method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss allowance.
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is the amortized cost of a financial asset before adjusting for any loss
allowance. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method for debt instruments measured subsequently
at amortized cost and at FVOCI.
1-2)
Debt instruments classified as at FVOCI
Corporate bonds are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently, changes in the carrying amount
of these corporate bonds as a result of foreign exchange gains and losses, impairment gains or losses, and interest income
calculated using the effective interest method are recognized in profit or loss. The amounts that are recognized in profit
or loss are the same as the amounts that would have been recognized in profit or loss if these corporate bonds had been
measured at amortized cost. All other changes in the carrying amount of these corporate bonds are recognized in other
comprehensive income and accumulated in investments revaluation reserve. When these corporate bonds are
derecognized, the cumulative gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to
profit or loss.
1-3)
Equity instruments designated as at FVOCI
On initial recognition, the Group may make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to designate
investments in equity instruments as at FVOCI. Designation at FVOCI is not permitted if the equity investment is held
for trading or if it is contingent consideration recognized by an acquirer in a business combination.
Investments in equity instruments at FVOCI are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently, they
are measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive
income and accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve. The cumulative gain or loss will not be reclassified to
profit or loss on disposal of the equity investments, instead, it is transferred to retained earnings.
1-4)
Financial assets measured at FVPL
Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for being measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVPL. Gains
or losses arising from changes in the fair value of FVPL, dividends and interest income from the financial assets are
recognized in profit or loss.
2) Foreign exchange gain / loss
The carrying amount of a financial asset designated as a foreign currency is determined in foreign currencies and is
translated at the spot exchange rate at the end of the reporting period.
(8)
Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on investments in debt instruments that are measured
at amortized cost or at FVOCI, lease receivables, trade receivables and contract assets, as well as on financial guarantee
contracts. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since
initial recognition of the respective financial instrument.
The Group always recognizes lifetime expected credit losses (ECL) for trade receivables, contract assets and lease
receivables. The ECLs on these financial assets are estimated using a provision matrix based on the Group’s historical
credit loss experience and valuation of individual assets, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general
economic conditions and an assessment of forecast on present and future conditions reflecting time value of money where
appropriate.
For all other financial instruments, the Group recognizes lifetime ECLs when there has been a significant increase in
credit risk since initial recognition. However, if the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly
since initial recognition, the Group measures the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-
month ECLs.
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Lifetime ECL represents the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the expected life
of a financial instrument. In contrast, 12-month ECL represents the portion of lifetime ECL that is expected to result from
default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.
1) Significant increase in credit risk
In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition, the
Group compares the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument at the reporting date with the risk of a default
occurring on the financial instrument at the date of initial recognition.
In particular, the following information is taken into account when assessing whether credit risk has increased
significantly since initial recognition:
an actual or expected significant deterioration in the financial instrument’s external (if available) or internal
credit rating;
other significant increases in credit risk;
2) Definition of default
The Group believes that, based on past experience, if the debtor violates the terms of the contract, it is considered to
constitute a default event for internal credit risk management purposes.
3) Credit-impaired financial assets
A financial asset is credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash
flows of that financial asset have occurred. Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes the following
observable data:
(a)
significant financial difficulty of the issuer or the borrower;
(b)
a breach of contract, such as a default or past due event as defined by the Group’s internal policy;
4) Measurements and recognition of expected credit losses
The measurement of ECLs is a function of the probability of default, loss given default (i.e. the magnitude of the loss if
there is a default) and the exposure at default. The assessment of the probability of default and loss given default is based
on historical data adjusted by forward-looking information as described above. As for the exposure at default, for financial
assets, this is represented by the assets’ gross carrying amount at the reporting date.
For financial assets, the ECLs are estimated as the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Group
in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at the original effective
interest rate.
If the Group has measured the loss allowance for a financial instrument at an amount equal to lifetime ECLs in the
previous reporting period, but determines at the current reporting date that the conditions for lifetime ECLs are no longer
met, the Group measures the loss allowance at an amount equal to 12-month ECLs at the current reporting date, except
for financial assets for which a simplified approach is used.
The Group recognizes an impairment gain or loss in profit or loss for all financial instruments with a corresponding
adjustment to their carrying amount through a loss allowance account, except for investments in debt instruments that are
measured at FVOCI, for which the loss allowance is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the
investment revaluation reserve, and does not reduce the carrying amount of the financial asset in the statement of financial
position.
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(9)
Derecognition of financial assets
The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when
it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the
Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the
transferred asset, the Group recognizes its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have
to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group
continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralized borrowing for the proceeds received.
On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortized cost, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and
the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognized in profit or loss. In addition, on derecognition of an
investment in a debt instrument classified as at FVOCI, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the
investments revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss. In contrast, on derecognition of an investment in equity
instrument which the Group has elected on initial recognition to measure at FVOCI, the cumulative gain or loss previously
accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve is not reclassified to profit or loss, but is transferred to retained
earnings.
(10) Inventory
Inventory is measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Inventory cost, including the fixed and variable
manufacturing overhead cost, is calculated, using the moving average method, except for the cost for inventory in transit,
which is determined by the specific identification method.
(11) Investments in associates and joint ventures
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence, but not a joint venture or a subsidiary.
Significant
influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or
joint control over those policies.
A joint venture is a joint arrangement, whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the
net assets of the joint arrangement.
Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which
exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
The investment in an associate or a joint venture is initially recognized at cost and accounted for using the equity method.
Under the equity method, an investment in an associate or a joint venture is initially recognized in the consolidated
statement of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Group's share of the profit or loss and other
comprehensive income of the associate or the joint venture.
When the Group's share of losses of an associate or a joint venture exceeds the Group's interest in that associate or joint
venture (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group's net investment in the associate
or the joint venture), the Group discontinues recognizing its share of further losses.
Additional losses are recognized only
to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate or
the joint venture.
Investment in associate or joint venture is accounted for using the equity method from the date that the investee becomes
the associate or joint venture. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's share of the net fair value of the
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of an associate or a joint venture recognized at the date of
acquisition is recognized as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment.
Any excess of the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over
the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
The requirements of K-IFRS 1028 are applied to determine whether it is necessary to recognize any impairment loss with
respect to the Group’s investment in an associate or a joint venture. When there is any indication of impairment, the entire
carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with K-IFRS 1036 as a
single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal) with its
carrying amount. Any impairment loss recognized is not allocated to any asset, including goodwill that forms part of the
carrying amount of the investment. Any reversal of that impairment loss is recognized in accordance with K-IFRS 1036
to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases.
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Upon disposal of an associate or a joint venture that results in the Group losing significant influence over that associate
or joint venture, any retained investment is measured at fair value at that date and the fair value is regarded as its fair
value on initial recognition as a financial asset in accordance with K-IFRS 1109.
The difference between the previous
carrying amount of the associate or joint venture attributable to the retained interest and its fair value is included in the
determination of the gain or loss on disposal of the associate or joint venture.
In addition, the Group accounts for all
amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that associate or joint venture on the same
basis we would be required if that associate or joint venture had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.
Therefore, if a gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income by that associate or joint venture would
be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities, the Group reclassifies the gain or loss
from equity to profit or loss (as reclassification adjustment) when it loses significant influence over that associate or joint
venture. When the Group reduces its ownership interest in an associate or a joint venture, but the Group continues to use
the equity method, the Group reclassifies to profit or loss the proportion of the gain or loss that had previously been
recognized in other comprehensive income relating to that reduction in ownership interest if that gain or loss would be
reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities.
In addition, the Group applies K-IFRS 1105
to a portion of investment in an associate or a joint venture that meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.
The Group continues to use the equity method when an investment in an associate becomes an investment in a joint
venture or an investment in a joint venture becomes an investment in an associate.
There is no remeasurement to fair
value upon such changes in ownership interests.
Unrealized gains from transactions between the Group and its associates or joint ventures are eliminated up to the shares
in associate (joint venture) stocks.
Unrealized losses are also eliminated, unless evidence of impairment in assets
transferred is produced.
If the accounting policy of associates or joint ventures differs from the Group, financial
statements are adjusted accordingly before applying equity method of accounting.
(12)
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is recognized if, and only if it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the
asset will flow to the Group, and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
After the initial recognition, property,
plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The cost includes
any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating
in the manner intended by management and the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and
restoring the site on which it is located.
In addition, in case the recognition criteria are met, the subsequent costs will be
added to the carrying amount of the asset or recognized as a separate asset, and the carrying amount of what was replaced
is derecognized.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets.
The
representative useful lives are as follows.
Representative useful lives (
y
ears)
Buildin
g
s and structures
12
50
Machiner
y
and equipmen
t
6
15
Vehicles
6
15
Dies, mold and tools
4
6
Office equipmen
t
3
15
Othe
r
2
20
The Group reviews the depreciation method, the estimated useful lives and residual values of property, plant and
equipment at the end of each annual reporting period.
If expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are
accounted for as a change in accounting estimate.
(13)
Investment properties
Investment properties are property held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both.
Investment properties are
measured initially at its cost and transaction costs are included in the initial measurement.
After initial recognition, the
book value of investment properties is presented at the cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses.
Subsequent costs are recognized as the carrying amount of the asset when, and only when it is probable that future
economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group, and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably, or
recognized as a separate asset if appropriate.
The carrying amount of what was replaced is derecognized.
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Land is not depreciated, and other investment properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over the period
from 20 to 50 years.
The Group reviews the depreciation method, the estimated useful lives and residual values at the
end of each annual reporting period.
If expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are accounted for as a
change in accounting estimate.
(14)
Intangible assets
1)
Goodwill
Goodwill arising from a business combination is recognized as an asset at the time of obtaining control (the acquisition
date).
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-
controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of the Group’s previously held equity interest in the
acquiree over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.
If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
exceeds the aggregate of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and the
acquisition-date fair value of the Group’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree, the excess is recognized
immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.
Goodwill is not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually.
For purposes of impairment tests, goodwill is
allocated to those cash-generating units (“CGU”) of the Group expected to have synergies from the business combination.
CGU that goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment every year or when an event occurs that indicates
impairment.
If the recoverable amount of a CGU is less than its carrying amount, the impairment will first decrease the goodwill
allocated to that CGU and the remaining impairment will be allocated among other assets relative to its carrying value.
Impairment recognized for goodwill may not be reversed.
When disposing a subsidiary, related goodwill will be included
in gain or loss from disposal.
2)
Development costs
The expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred.
The expenditure on development is
recognized as an intangible asset, and amortization is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated
useful lives of the assets since the asset is available for use or sale.
Research and development activities are conducted in phases of preceding research, development approval, product
development and mass production.
The Group generally recognizes intangible assets as development activities after the
development approval phases which product specification, release schedule, and sales plan are established.
Expenditure
incurred at the previous phase is recognised as an expense as it is considered as research activities when it is incurred.
3)
Intangible assets acquired separately
Intangible assets are measured initially at cost, and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization and
accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortized by the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives from the date of availability.
The Group reviews the estimated useful life and amortization method at the end of each annual reporting period.
If
expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are accounted for as a change in accounting estimate.
Intangible
assets assessed as having indefinite useful life such as club membership are subjected to impairment test at least once a
year without amortization.
The representative useful lives are as follows.
Representative useful lives (
y
ears)
Development costs
3, 7
Industrial propert
y
ri
g
hts
5
10
Software
3
7
Othe
r
5
40
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Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired.
If
any such indication exists, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the asset to determine the extent of the
impairment loss.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. If the cash inflows of
an individual asset are largely independent from other assets or group of assets, the recoverable amount is measured for
that individual asset; otherwise, it is measured for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
An
impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, impairment loss is reversed if the recoverable
amount increases in subsequent years, but only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives or intangible assets not yet available for use are not amortized, but tested for
impairment annually.
(16) Non-current assets classified as held for sale
The Group classifies a non-current asset (or disposal group) as held for sale, if its carrying amount will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use.
For this to be the case, the asset (or disposal
group) must be available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary
for sales of such assets (or disposal groups) and its sale must be highly probable.
The management must be committed
to a plan to sell the asset (or disposal group), and the sale should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed
sale within one year from the date of classification.
Non-current assets (or disposal group) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and
fair value, less costs to sell.
(17)
Lease
At contract inception, the Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if
the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
When assessing whether the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset, definition of a lease under
K-IFRS 1116 has been applied.
1) As a lessee
At inception or effective date of change, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease on the basis
of their relative stand-alone prices. However, for leases of properties in which it is a lessee, the Group has elected not to
separate non-lease components and will instead account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease
component.
The Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is
initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made
at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove
the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentive received.
The right-of use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the end
of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or
the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group will exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-of-use asset
will be depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset, which is determined on the same basis as those of property
and equipment. In addition, the right-of use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for
certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s
incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
When the lease liability is remeasured, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use
asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
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The Group has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value assets and short-
term leases. The Group recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis
over the lease term.
2) As a lessor
The accounting policies applicable in the same period to the Group as a lessor are not different from those under K-IFRS
1116. When the Group acted as a lessor, it determined at lease inception whether each lease was a finance lease or an
operating lease. To classify each lease, the Group made an overall assessment of whether the lease transferred
substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset. If this was the case, then the
lease was a finance lease; if not, then it was an operating lease.
Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recognized as receivables at the amount of the Group’s net investment
in the leases.
Finance lease interest income is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflect an effective interest rate on
the Group’s net investment outstanding in respect of the leases.
Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a
straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating
lease are added to the carrying amount of the carrying amount of investments in operating leases and recognized as
expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(18) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized to
the cost of those assets, until they are ready for their intended use or sale.
A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily
takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary
investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs
eligible for capitalization.
All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are
incurred.
(19) Retirement benefit plans
The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position represents the present
value of the defined benefit obligation, less the fair value of plan assets.
Defined benefit obligations are calculated by an
actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
The present value of the defined benefit obligations is measured by discounting estimated future cash outflows by the
interest rate of high-quality corporate bonds, with similar maturity as the expected post-employment benefit payment date.
In countries where there is no deep market in such bonds, the market yields at the end of the reporting period on
government bonds are used.
The remeasurements of the net defined benefit liabilities (assets) comprising actuarial gain or loss from changes in
actuarial assumptions or differences between actuarial assumptions and actual results, the effect of the changes to the
asset ceiling and return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liabilities
(assets), are recognized in other comprehensive income of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, which
is immediately recognized as retained earnings.
Those recognized in retained earnings will not be reclassified in profit
or loss.
Past service costs are recognized in profit and loss when the plan amendment occurs, and net interest is calculated
by applying the discount rate determined at the beginning of the annual reporting period to the net defined benefit
liabilities (assets).
Defined benefit costs are composed of service cost (including current service cost, past service cost,
as well as gains and losses on settlements), net interest expense (income), and remeasurements.
The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position represents the actual
deficit or surplus in the Group’s defined benefit plans.
Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present
value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the
plans.
Contributions to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognized as expenses when employees provide
services eligible for payment.
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(20) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the
consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and
uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
A provision is measured using the present value of the cash flows estimated to
settle the present obligation.
The increase in provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense.
The Group recognizes provisions for costs expected to be incurred in the future for the repair of regular parts within the
warranty period based on historical experience and compensation for accidents caused by defects in the exported products
or parts of the product when such amounts are probable of payment. Also, the Group recognizes provisions for the
probable losses of unused loan commitment, construction contracts, pre-contract sale or service contract due to legal or
constructive obligations. In addition, the Company recognizes provisions expected to be paid in the future with regard to
long-term employee benefits payable to long-term employees.
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party,
a receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the
receivable can be measured reliably.
(21) Taxation
Income tax expense is composed of current and deferred tax.
1)
Current tax
The current tax is computed based on the taxable profit for the current year.
The taxable profit differs from the profit
before income tax as reported in the consolidated statements of income because it excludes items of income or expense
that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible.
The Group’s
current tax liability is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting
period.
The amount of current tax payable or receivable is the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or
received that reflects uncertainty related to income taxes, if any.
2)
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit.
Deferred tax
liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences.
Deferred tax assets shall be generally recognized
for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which
those deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Such deferred tax assets and liabilities shall not be recognized if
the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of
other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and
associates and interests in joint ventures, except when the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the
temporary difference, and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred
tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only
recognized to the extent that taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilized and
they are expected to be reversed in the foreseeable future.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that
it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied in the period in which the
liability is settled or the asset is realized, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the end of the reporting period.
The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities reflects the tax consequences
that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and
liabilities at the end of the reporting period.
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income tax levied by the same taxation authority.
Also, they are offset when
different taxable entities that intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realize the assets
and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or
assets are expected to be settled or recovered.
3)
Recognition of current and deferred taxes
Current and deferred taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity, or items arising from initial accounting treatments of a business combination.
The tax effect arising from a business combination is included in the accounting for the business combination.
(22) Treasury stock
When the Group repurchases its equity instruments (treasury stock), the incremental costs and net of tax effect are
deducted from equity and recognized as other capital item deducted from the total equity in the consolidated statements
of financial position.
In addition, profits or losses from purchase, sale or retirement of treasury stocks are directly
recognized in equity and not in current profit or loss.
(23)
Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Debt instruments and equity instruments issued by the Group are recognized as financial liabilities or equity depending
on the contract and the definitions of financial liability and equity instrument.
1) Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its
liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Repurchase of the Company’s own equity instruments is recognized and deducted directly in equity. No gain or loss is
recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.
2) Financial guarantee liability
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that the issuer must pay a certain amount of money to compensate for losses
incurred by the holder due to the failure of a specific debtor to pay the due date on the original contract or modified terms
of the debt instrument. Financial guarantee liabilities are measured initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
the greater of the following, unless they are designated as at fair value through profit or loss or arising from the transfer
of assets.
Loss provision calculated in accordance with K-IFRS 1109
The amount recognized less the accumulated profits recognized in accordance with K-IFRS 1115
3) Financial liabilities measured at FVPL
Financial liabilities are classified as at FVPL when the financial liability is (i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in
a business combination, (ii) held for trading or (iii) it is designated as at FVPL as of the date of initial recognition.
However, for financial liabilities that are designated as at FVPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial
liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is recognized in other comprehensive income,
unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create
or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. The remaining amount of change in the fair value of liability is
recognized in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk that are recognized in
other comprehensive income are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss; instead, they are transferred to retained
earnings upon derecognition of the financial liability. Gains or losses on financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group
that are designated by the Group as at FVPL are recognized in profit or loss.
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4) Financial liabilities measured subsequently at amortized cost
Financial liabilities that are not (i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business combination, (ii) held for trading,
or (iii) designated as at FVPL as of the date of initial recognition, are measured subsequently at amortized cost using the
effective interest method. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability
and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period.
5) Derecognition of financial liabilities
The Group derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or
have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration
paid and payable is recognized in profit or loss.
(24) Derivatives
Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently
remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period.
The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss
immediately, unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in such case, the timing of the
recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.
The Group designates certain derivatives as hedging instruments to hedge the risk of changes in fair value of a recognized
asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedges) and the risk of changes in cash flow of a highly
probable forecast transaction and the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates of firm commitment (cash flow
hedges).
1)
Fair value hedges
The Group recognizes the changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as fair value hedges
are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability
that are attributable to the hedged risk. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship,
when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or when it is no longer qualified for hedge
accounting. The fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortized
to profit or loss from that date.
2)
Cash flow hedges
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as cash flow hedges is
recognized in other comprehensive income.
The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately
in profit or loss.
Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are
reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss.
If the forecast transaction results
in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability, the related gain and loss recognized in other comprehensive income
and accumulated in equity are transferred from equity to the initial cost of related non-financial asset or liability.
Cash flow hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging
instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or it no longer qualifies for the criteria of hedging.
Any gain or
loss accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity, and is recognized as profit or loss when the forecast transaction
occurs.
When the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized
immediately in profit or loss.
(25) Fair value
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using
another valuation technique.
In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into account the
characteristics of the asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing
the asset or liability at the measurement date.
Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these consolidated
financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for leasing transactions that are within the scope of K-IFRS
1116
Leases
, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value, but are not fair value, such as net realisable
value in K-IFRS 1002
Inventories
or value in use in K-IFRS 1036
Impairment of Assets
.
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In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorized into Levels 1, 2 or 3, based on the
degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair
value measurement in its entirety, which are described in Note 20.
(26) Accounting Treatment related to the Emission Rights Cap and Trade Scheme
The Group classifies the emission rights as intangible assets.
The emission rights allowances received from the
government free of charge are measured at zero, while purchased emission rights allowances are measured at cost.
No
emission liability is recognized if the expected quantity of emission for the performing period does not exceed the
emission allowance in possession.
If the expected emissions exceed the emission allowances held, the emission liability
is measured and recognized based on the expected excess quantity of emissions and the market unit price of the emission
rights at the end of the reporting period.
(27) Significant accounting estimates and key sources of estimation uncertainties
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that cannot be identified from other sources.
The
estimation and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant.
Actual
results may be different from those estimations.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are continually evaluated.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only
that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties at December 31, 2022 that have a significant risk of resulting
in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next financial year is as follows.
1)
Impairment test for goodwill and non-financial assets
Determining whether goodwill and non-financial asset is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the CGU
to which goodwill has been allocated and value in use of non-financial assets.
The value in use calculation requires the
management to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the CGU and a suitable discount rate in order to
calculate present value.
2)
Warranty provision
The Group recognizes provisions for the warranties of its products as described in Note 2.(20).
The amounts are
recognized based on the best estimate of amounts necessary to settle the present and future warranty obligation.
3)
Defined benefit plans
The Group operates defined retirement benefit plans.
Defined benefit obligations are determined at the end of each
reporting period using an actuarial valuation method that requires management assumptions on discount rates, rates of
expected future salary increases and mortality rates.
The characteristic of post-employment benefit plan that serves for
the long term period causes significant uncertainties when the post-employment benefit obligation is estimated.
4)
Taxation
The Group recognizes current tax and deferred tax based on the best estimates of income tax effect to be charged in the
future as the result of operating activities until the end of the reporting period.
However, actual final income tax to be
charged in the future may differ from the relevant assets and liabilities recognized at the end of the reporting period and
the difference may affect income tax charged or credited, or deferred tax assets and liabilities in the period in which the
final income tax determined.
5)
Fair value of financial instruments
The Group uses valuation techniques that include inputs that are not based on observable market data to estimate the fair
value of certain type of financial instruments.
The Group makes judgements on the choice of various valuation methods
and assumptions based on the condition of the principal market at the end of the reporting period.
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6)
Measurement and useful lives of property, plant, equipment or intangible assets
When the Group acquires property, plant, equipment or intangible assets from a business combination, it is required to
estimate the fair value of the assets at the acquisition date and determine the useful lives of such assets for depreciation
and amortization.
7)
Credit loss allowance
The Group sets credit loss allowance upon evaluation of impairment relating to account receivables and financial services
receivables as described in Note 2.(8).
The precision in loss allowance is based on the estimation of expected cash flow
and assumptions and variables of risk measurement model used for the estimation.
3.
TRADE NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
(1)
Trade notes and accounts receivable as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Trade notes and accounts receivable
4,298,915
200,400
3,190,030
145,648
Loss allowance
(19,858)
(5,028)
(42,734)
(773)
Present value discount accounts
-
(15,591)
-
(7,718)
4,279,057
179,781
3,147,296
137,157
(2)
Aging analysis of trade notes and accounts receivable
As of December 31, 2022, aging analysis of total trade notes and accounts receivable that are past due, but not impaired
are as follows.
Description
N
ot due
Overdue
Within
90da
y
s
Overdue
Within
180days
More than
91da
y
s
Overdue
More than
181 da
y
s
Total
amounts
Amount of
impaired
receivables
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total trade note and
accounts receivable
4,225,436
192,913
7,766
73,200
4,499,315
24,886
As of December 31, 2021, aging analysis of total trade notes and accounts receivable that are past due, but not impaired
are as follows.
Description
N
ot due
Overdue
Within
90da
y
s
Overdue
Within
180days
More than
91da
y
s
Overdue
More than
181 da
y
s
Total
amounts
Amount of
impaired
receivables
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total trade note and
accounts receivable
2,998,927
249,201
5,437
82,113
3,335,678
43,507
(3)
Transferred trade notes and accounts receivable that are not derecognized
As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, total trade notes and accounts receivable (including inter-company
receivables within the Group) which the Group transferred to financial institutions but did not qualify for derecognition,
amount to
2,123,379 million and
3,059,551 million, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents received as
consideration for the transfer are recognized as short-term borrowings due to the fact that the risks and rewards were not
transferred substantially.
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(4)
Changes in loss allowance for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
43,507
55,210
Impairment loss (reversal)
(940)
2,204
Write-off
(20,769)
(14,307)
Effect of forei
g
n exchan
g
e differences and others
3,088
400
End of the year
24,886
43,507
4.
OTHER RECEIVABLES:
(1)
Other receivables as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Accounts receivable
othe
r
s (*)
3,143,232
418,541
2,785,799
373,569
Due from
customers for contract wor
k
1,413,886
-
1,421,108
-
Lease and rental deposits
17,471
323,362
24,105
310,536
Deposits
12,854
40,740
7,289
33,469
Othe
r
s
5,631
38,407
3,546
23,594
Loss allowance
(134,385)
-
(20,877)
-
4,458,689
821,050
4,220,970
741,168
(*) As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group recognized the reimbursement related to the warranty provisions as
a separate asset in the amount of
1,045,159 million and
1,091,859 million, respectively.
(2)
Changes in other allowance for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Beginning of the year
20,877
18,169
Impairment loss
130,650
517
Write-off
(971)
(871)
Effect of forei
g
n exchan
g
e
differences
(16,171)
3,062
End of the year
134,385
20,877
5.
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS:
(1)
Other financial assets as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets measured at FVPL
5,366,752
343,594
Financial assets measured at FVOCI
66,044
2,773,537
Financial assets measured at amortized cos
t
25,404
12,494
Derivative assets that are effective hedging instruments
476,545
760,151
5,934,745
3,889,776
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Other financial assets as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets measured at FVPL
12,249,980
222,120
Financial assets measured at FVOCI
25,150
2,886,373
Financial assets measured at amortized cos
t
18,466
8,729
Derivative assets that are effective hedging instruments
103,050
422,064
12,396,646
3,539,286
(2)
Financial assets measured at FVOCI as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Description
Acquisition
cos
t
Book value
Book value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Debt instruments
532,805
499,193
450,711
Equit
y
instruments (*)
2,769,268
2,340,388
2,460,812
3,302,073
2,839,581
2,911,523
(*)
The Group makes an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income subsequent changes in the fair value of an
investment in an equity instrument that is not held for trading at the date of initial recognition.
(3)
Equity instruments classified into financial assets measured at FVOCI as of December 31, 2022 and December
31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
N
ame of the compan
y
Ownership
p
ercenta
g
e
Acquisition
cos
t
Book value
Book value
(%)
(In millions of Korean Won)
KT Corporation (*4)
4.69
458,793
414,412
7,443
H
y
undai Steel Compan
y
(*1)
6.87
835,375
322,546
434,277
H
y
undai Glovis Co., Ltd.
4.88
210,688
299,359
314,922
ANI Technolo
g
ies Private Limited (OLA)
3.38
278,955
278,825
290,116
H
y
undai Oilbank Co., Ltd.
4.35
53,734
270,911
230,812
Grab Holdin
g
s Limite
d
1.11
442,922
175,010
362,508
HD H
y
undai (*3)
2.20
9,018
99,055
94,892
H
y
undai M Partners Co., Ltd.
9.29
9,888
17,151
13,954
N
ICE Information Service Co., Ltd.
2.25
3,312
16,664
24,587
H
y
undai Green Food Co., Ltd.
2.36
15,005
15,531
20,077
N
ICE Holdin
g
s Co., Ltd.
1.30
3,491
6,342
7,866
H
y
undai Asan Corporation
1.40
22,500
2,117
2,117
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (*2)
-
-
-
153,522
Others
425,587
422,465
503,719
2,769,268
2,340,388
2,460,812
(*1)
The Group entered into a total return swap agreement to transfer 1,367,114 shares out of total 10,540,709 shares with a third
party.
(*2)
The Group entered into a total return swap agreement to transfer total shares with a third party. The Group has disposed of all
of its shares during the year ended December 31, 2022.
(*3)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the name of company has been changed from Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings
Co., Ltd. to HD Hyundai.
(*4)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group acquired 12,011,143 shares in KT Corporation shares by exchange of
treasury stocks for the purpose of strengthening its business partnership with KT Corporation, and the shares acquired by the
Group are restricted from disposal for a certain period of time.
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6.
INVENTORIES:
Inventories as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Finished
g
oods
7,824,079
5,987,233
Merchandise
100,075
59,518
Semifinished
g
oods
666,083
711,155
Work in pro
g
ress
578,404
692,832
Raw materials
3,460,781
2,536,671
Supplies
351,994
315,871
Materials in transi
t
576,321
730,970
Othe
r
s (*1)
733,479
611,391
Total (*2)
14,291,216
11,645,641
(*1) As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, others include inventories provided by operating lease with repurchase
agreement in the amount of
163,268 million and
143,641 million, respectively.
(*2) As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group recognized a valuation allowance in the amount of
177,907
million and
167,888 million, respectively.
7.
OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Accrued income
460,921
531
353,643
716
Advanced pa
y
ments
882,136
130,743
662,919
-
Prepaid expenses
782,749
1,332,807
558,336
1,108,621
Prepaid value-added tax and others
514,747
86,374
506,955
81,947
2,640,553
1,550,455
2,081,853
1,191,284
8.
NON-CURRENT ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE:
Non-current assets classified as held for sale and non-current liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
6,676
-
Buildin
g
and others
15,626
28,121
Total
22,302
28,121
N
on-current liabilities classified as held for sale
5,365
-
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9.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
(1)
Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Acquisition
cost
Accumulated
depreciation (*)
Book value
Acquisition
cost
Accumulated
depreciation (*)
Book value
(
In millions of Korean Won
)
Lan
d
12,180,112
-
12,180,112
12,130,094
-
12,130,094
Buildin
g
s
11,620,590
(
4,489,885
)
7,130,705
10,872,099
(
4,108,392
)
6,763,707
Structures
1,762,100
(911,214)
850,886
1,634,658
(820,896)
813,762
Machiner
y
and e
q
ui
p
ment
18,215,786
(
11,632,625
)
6,583,161
17,542,258
(
10,884,908
)
6,657,350
Vehicles
615,152
(252,906)
362,246
473,053
(219,202)
253,851
Dies, molds and tools
15,387,346
(
11,258,981
)
4,128,365
14,310,816
(
9,899,714
)
4,411,102
Office equipment
2,090,753
(1,601,189)
489,564
1,926,607
(1,502,058)
424,549
Others
272,101
(
114,293
)
157,808
309,479
(
102,861
)
206,618
Construction in
p
ro
g
ress
4,270,343
-
4,270,343
3,882,050
-
3,882,050
66,414,283
(30,261,093)
36,153,190
63,081,114
(27,538,031)
35,543,083
(*)
Accumulated impairment losses are included.
(2)
The changes in PP&E for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Acquisitions
Transfers
within PP&E
Disposals
Depreciation
Others (*)
End of
the yea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
12,130,094
-
56,663
(9,874)
-
3,229
12,180,112
Buildings
6,763,707
6,946
703,192
(28,181)
(357,212)
42,253
7,130,705
Structures
813,762
18,900
90,828
(5,258)
(77,357)
10,011
850,886
Machinery and
equipmen
t
6,657,350
32,604
986,035
(91,333)
(1,064,339)
62,844
6,583,161
Vehicles
253,851
109,262
137,739
(59,329)
(81,904)
2,627
362,246
Dies, molds
and tools
4,411,102
19,799
1,284,698
(65,801)
(1,403,168)
(118,265)
4,128,365
Office equipmen
t
424,549
55,507
187,658
(3,303)
(173,658)
(1,189)
489,564
Others
206,618
3,577
79,172
(288)
(17,647)
(113,624)
157,808
Construction-in
-
p
rogress
3,882,050
4,110,106
(3,525,985)
(1,192)
-
(194,636)
4,270,343
35,543,083
4,356,701
-
(264,559)
(3,175,285)
(306,750)
36,153,190
(*) Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, transfers from or to other accounts, impairment loss of
172,769
million for the CGU attributable to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus LLC and others. The impairment test regarding CGU
attributable to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus LLC was conducted due to continued suspension of production, and the recoverable
amount was based on its fair value less costs to sell (net fair value).
The changes in PP&E for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Acquisitions
Transfers
within PP&E
Disposals
Depreciation
Others (*)
End of
the yea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
12,047,003
68,990
39,283
(1,303)
-
(23,879)
12,130,094
Buildings
6,355,852
39,130
626,269
(3,460)
(328,580)
74,496
6,763,707
Structures
762,248
27,774
103,295
(14,823)
(68,500)
3,768
813,762
Machinery and
equipmen
t
6,668,945
28,839
922,091
(31,931)
(1,010,082)
79,488
6,657,350
Vehicles
205,102
84,104
82,730
(51,161)
(61,111)
(5,813)
253,851
Dies, molds
and tools
3,837,278
27,708
1,792,988
(18,308)
(1,292,982)
64,418
4,411,102
Office equipmen
t
385,763
61,338
130,049
(1,919)
(157,611)
6,929
424,549
Others
75,623
8,451
147,235
(23,572)
(13,650)
12,531
206,618
Construction-in
-
p
rogress
3,754,415
4,036,440
(3,843,940)
(451)
-
(64,414)
3,882,050
34,092,229
4,382,774
-
(146,928)
(2,932,516)
147,524
35,543,083
(*) Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, transfers from or to other accounts, impairment loss of
44,499 million
allocated from the impairment of CGU attributable to Hyundai Truck & Bus(China) Co., Ltd. and others. The recoverable amount of
CGU attributable to Hyundai Truck & Bus(China) Co., Ltd. was based on its value in use or fair value less costs to disposal(net fair
value), and the discount rate applied to the measurement of value in use is 8.7%.
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10.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY:
(1)
Investment property as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Acquisition
cos
t
Accumulated
depreciation
Book value
Acquisition
cos
t
Accumulated
depreciation
Book value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
47,608
-
47,608
54,284
-
54,284
Buildin
g
s
310,589
(223,852)
86,737
313,777
(221,919)
91,858
Structures
18,630
(8,525)
10,105
18,630
(8,116)
10,514
376,827
(232,377)
144,450
386,691
(230,035)
156,656
(2)
The changes in investment property for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Transfers(*)
Depreciation
Effect of foreign
exchange
differences
End of
the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
54,284
(6,676)
-
-
47,608
Buildin
g
s
91,858
201
(4,994)
(328)
86,737
Structures
10,514
-
(408)
(1)
10,105
156,656
(6,475)
(5,402)
(329)
144,450
(*)
Transferred amount from Construction-in-progress.
The changes in Investment properties for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Disposals
Transfers(*)
Depreciation
Effect of foreign
exchange
differences
End of
the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
56,046
(1,762)
-
-
-
54,284
Buildin
g
s
94,000
-
1,537
(4,990)
1,311
91,858
Structures
10,921
-
-
(408)
1
10,514
160,967
(1,762)
1,537
(5,398)
1,312
156,656
(*)
Transferred amount from Construction-in-progress.
(3) The fair value of Investment properties as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
47,608
54,284
Buildin
g
s
333,488
338,579
Structures
15,496
15,496
396,592
408,359
The fair value measurement of the Investment properties was performed by an independent third party.
The Group deems
the change in fair value from the fair value measurement performed at the initial recognition of the Investment properties
is not material.
The fair value of the Investment properties is classified as Level 3, based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques.
The fair value has been determined based on the cost approach and the market approach.
The cost approach measures
fair value as current replacement cost considering building structures and design, supplementary installation, depreciation
period.
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(4) Income and expenses related to Investment properties for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as
follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Rental income
43,967
47,710
Operatin
g
and maintenance expenses
13,201
13,265
11.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
(1)
Intangible assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Acquisition
cos
t
Accumulated
amortization (*)
Book value
Acquisition
cos
t
Accumulated
amortization (*)
Book value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Goodwill
728,644
(35,927)
692,717
409,570
(35,807)
373,763
Development
costs
10,679,258
(7,124,833)
3,554,425
10,374,450
(6,331,957)
4,042,493
Industrial
p
ropert
y
ri
g
hts
515,017
(366,666)
148,351
477,280
(338,071)
139,209
Software
1,935,307
(1,280,424)
654,883
1,567,846
(1,089,990)
477,856
Others
874,134
(216,651)
657,483
821,000
(189,077)
631,923
Construction in
p
ro
g
ress
415,983
(21,465)
394,518
197,278
(15,536)
181,742
15,148,343
(9,045,966)
6,102,377
13,847,424
(8,000,438)
5,846,986
(*)
Accumulated impairment losses are included.
(2)
The changes in intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Internal
developments
External
acquisition
Transfers
within
intangible
assets
Disposals
(In millions of Korean Won)
Goodwill
373,763
-
-
-
-
Development Costs
4,042,493
1,176,423
26,653
45,890
(3,755)
Industrial propert
y
ri
g
hts
139,209
93
505
33,875
(85)
Software
477,856
540
62,745
60,924
(23)
Others
631,923
-
40,277
45,521
(30,387)
Construction in pro
g
ress
181,742
18,941
388,696
(186,210)
-
5,846,986
1,195,997
518,876
-
(34,250)
(*1) Impairment losses include impairment of development costs due to the discontinued sales and development projects
and others
for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Description
Amortization
Impairment loss
/reversal (*1)
Others (*2)
End of
the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Goodwill
-
-
318,954
692,717
Development Costs
(1,596,985)
(159,009)
22,715
3,554,425
Industrial propert
y
ri
g
hts
(29,057)
-
3,811
148,351
Software
(188,800)
(7,426)
249,067
654,883
Others
(52,093)
(1,841)
24,083
657,483
Construction in pro
g
ress
-
(502)
(8,149)
394,518
(1,866,935)
(168,778)
610,481
6,102,377
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(*2) Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, transfers from or to other accounts, changes in the scope of consolidation
and others.
The changes in intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Internal
developments
External
acquisition
Transfers
within
intangible
assets
Disposals
(In millions of Korean Won)
Goodwill
341,476
-
-
-
-
Development Costs
4,277,671
1,291,676
31,287
41,147
(417)
Industrial propert
y
ri
g
hts
245,400
64
951
28,076
(152)
Software
419,101
8,531
41,316
32,113
(110)
Others
251,263
-
1,150
21,771
(18,662)
Construction in pro
g
ress
142,656
11,124
171,226
(123,107)
-
5,677,567
1,311,395
245,930
-
(19,341)
Description
Amortization
Impairment loss
/reversal (*1)
Transfer to Non-
current assets
classified as held
for sale
Others (*2)
End of
the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Goodwill
-
(76,805)
-
109,092
373,763
Development Costs
(1,406,713)
(192,213)
(3,496)
3,551
4,042,493
Industrial propert
y
ri
g
hts
(24,076)
(112,278)
-
1,224
139,209
Software
(158,353)
(4)
-
135,262
477,856
Others
(28,681)
6
(162)
405,238
631,923
Construction in pro
g
ress
-
(12,853)
-
(7,304)
181,742
(1,617,823)
(394,147)
(3,658)
647,063
5,846,986
(*1) Impairment losses include impairment of development costs due to the discontinued sales and development projects, impairment
loss of
246,707 million allocated from the impairment of CGU attributable to Hyundai Truck & Bus(China) Co., Ltd. and others.
(*2) Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, transfers from or to other accounts, changes in the scope of consolidation
and others.
(3) Development costs of intangible assets as of December 31, 2022 consist of as follows.
Description
Book value
Remainin
g
amortization period (*)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Automobile
Developing
944,149
-
˝
Amortizing
2,163,052
30 months
Powertrain
Developin
g
106,894
-
˝
Amortizing
153,676
24 months
Others
Developin
g
-
-
˝
Amortizing
186,654
46 months
3,554,425
(*)
Since the remaining amortization period differs for each project, the weighted average remaining useful lives of the development
costs at the end of reporting period are disclosed.
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Development costs of intangible assets as of December 31, 2021 consist of as follows.
Description
Book value
Remainin
g
amortization period (*)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Automobile
Developing
1,176,530
-
˝
Amortizing
2,378,965
32 months
Powertrain
Developin
g
142,567
-
˝
Amortizing
171,828
25 months
Others
Developin
g
54
-
˝
Amortizing
172,549
46 months
4,042,493
(*)
Since the remaining amortization period differs for each project, the weighted average remaining useful lives of the development
costs at the end of reporting period are disclosed.
(4)
Research and development expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Development costs (intan
g
ible assets)
1,203,076
1,322,963
Research and development costs (*1)
2,133,497
1,774,934
Total (*2)
3,336,573
3,097,897
(*1)
Presented in manufacturing costs, administrative expenses.
(*2)
Amortization of development costs is not included.
(5)
Impairment test of goodwill
The allocation of goodwill amongst the Group’s CGUs as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Se
g
men
t
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Vehicle
256,508
253,204
Finance
482
482
Others
435,727
120,077
692,717
373,763
The recoverable amounts of the Group’s CGUs are measured as their value-in-use calculated based on cash flow
projections of financial budgets for the next five years approved by management.
The pre-tax discount rate applied
to the cash flow projections for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, are 12.7% and 8.7% respectively.
Cash flow projections beyond the five-year period are extrapolated by using the estimated growth rate which does
not exceed the long-term average growth rate of the region and industry to which the CGU belongs.
No impairment
loss had been recognized for the year ended December 31, 2022. An impairment loss on goodwill of
76,805
million was recognized with respect to the impairment of CGU attributable to Hyundai Truck & Bus(China) Co.,
Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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12.
LEASES (AS A LESSEE):
(1)
The changes in right-of-use assets for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Acquisitions
Disposals
Depreciation
Others(*)
End of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
83,604
175,406
(392)
(6,097)
(623)
251,898
Buildin
g
s
754,149
330,661
(59,061)
(197,807)
(8,589)
819,353
Vehicles
2,370
34,238
(507)
(6,258)
(3,250)
26,593
Others
100,703
18,482
-
(6,323)
(93,413)
19,449
940,826
558,787
(59,960)
(216,485)
(105,875)
1,117,293
(*)
Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, changes in the scope of consolidation and others.
The changes in right-of-use assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Acquisitions
Disposals
Depreciation
Others(*)
End of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Lan
d
143,679
13,863
(457)
(6,686)
(66,795)
83,604
Buildin
g
s
681,335
249,691
(22,786)
(184,173)
30,082
754,149
Vehicles
2,672
1,566
(78)
(1,845)
55
2,370
Others
8,638
97,885
(854)
(8,722)
3,756
100,703
836,324
363,005
(24,175)
(201,426)
(32,902)
940,826
(*)
Others include the effect of foreign exchange differences, changes in the scope of consolidation, impairment loss of
46,910
million allocated from the impairment of CGU attributable to Hyundai Truck & Bus(China) Co., Ltd. and others.
(2)
Lease liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Undiscounted lease liabilities
1,303,067
1,150,757
Discounted lease liabilities
1,110,804
950,572
Curren
t
405,053
167,266
N
on-curren
t
705,751
783,306
(3)
Expenses recognized in relation to leases for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Interest on lease liabilities
33,993
25,126
Expenses in relation to leases of short-term and low-
value assets
20,174
20,907
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13.
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES:
(1)
Investments in joint ventures and associates as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercenta
g
e
Book value
(%)
(In millions of
Korean Won)
Beijing Hyundai Qiche Financing
Compan
y
(BHAF) (*1,3)
Financin
g
China
53.00
759,766
Beijing-Hyundai Motor Company
(BHMC) (*1)
Manufacturin
g
China
50.00
525,250
Hyundai WIA Automotive Engine
(Shandon
g
) Compan
y
(WAE)
Manufacturin
g
China
31.40
215,786
Motional AD LLC (*1)
R&D
USA
25.92
907,061
HMG Global LLC (*4)
New business
Investment &
mana
g
emen
t
USA
49.50
608,223
Boston D
y
namics AI Institute, LLC
R&D
USA
47.50
266,357
supernal, LLC (*1,5)
R&D
USA
44.44
178,564
Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH
(HCBE)
Financin
g
German
y
49.00
508,110
HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP
INNOVATION CENTER IN
SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.(HMGICS)
Manufacturin
g
Sin
g
apore
40.00
104,556
Kia Corporation
Manufacturin
g
Korea
33.88
13,251,475
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Co., Ltd.
Construction
Korea
20.95
3,033,945
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
Manufacturin
g
Korea
41.13
1,157,462
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
Manufacturin
g
Korea
25.35
759,270
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
IT service
Korea
31.59
449,994
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
Financin
g
Korea
37.50
374,970
Hyundai Motor Securities Co., Ltd.
Securities
Brokera
g
e
Korea
25.43
332,624
Eukor Car Carriers Inc. (*2)
Transportation
Korea
12.00
269,261
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
Hotelkeepin
g
Korea
41.90
96,303
Others
1,400,460
25,199,437
(*1)
Each of the joint arrangements in which the Group retains joint control is structured through a separate entity and there are no
contractual terms stating that the parties retain rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the joint
arrangement or other relevant facts and circumstances.
As a result, the Group considers that the parties that retain joint control
in the arrangement have rights to the net assets and classifies the joint arrangements as joint ventures.
Also, there are
restrictions, which require consent from the director who is designated by the other investors, for certain transactions, such as
payment of dividend.
(*2)
As the Group is considered to be able to exercise significant influence by representation on the board of directors of the
investee and other reasons, although the total ownership percentage is less than 20%, the investment is accounted for using the
equity method.
(*3)
The entity is categorized as a joint venture although the Group’s total ownership percentage is a majority share of 53%, because
the Group does not have control over the entity by virtue of an agreement with the other investors.
(*4)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group completed the establishment of HMG Global LLC by
Contributing cash and all of Group’s interests in Boston Dynamics, Inc. to HMG Global LLC.
(*5)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the classification of supernal, LLC was changed from a subsidiary to investment in
an associate due to loss of control. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, the name of company was changed
from Genesis Air Mobility LLC to supernal, LLC.
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Investments in joint ventures and associates as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Nature of
b
usiness
Location
Ownership
p
ercenta
g
e
Book value
(%)
(In millions of
Korean Won)
Beijing Hyundai Qiche Financing
Compan
y
(BHAF) (*1,3)
Financin
g
China
53.00
736,704
Beijing-Hyundai Motor Company
(BHMC) (*1)
Manufactu
r
in
g
China
50.00
345,950
Hyundai WIA Automotive Engine
(Shandon
g
) Compan
y
(WAE)
Manufacturin
g
China
31.40
245,868
Motional AD LLC (*1)
R&D
USA
25.97
1,025,263
Boston D
y
namics, Inc.
R&D
USA
30.00
414,634
Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH
(HCBE)
Financin
g
Germany
49.00
498,050
Hyundai Motor Group INNOVATION
CENTER IN SINGAPORE PTE.
LTD.(HMGICS) (*6)
Manufacturin
g
Sin
g
apore
40.00
78,316
Kia Corporation (*4)
Manufacturin
g
Korea
33.88
11,620,132
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Co., Ltd.
Construction
Korea
20.95
2,935,786
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
Manufacturin
g
Korea
41.13
1,085,858
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
Manufacturin
g
Korea
25.35
729,053
H
y
undai Autoever Corp. (*5)
IT service
Korea
31.59
410,935
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
Financin
g
Korea
37.50
339,300
Hyundai Motor Securities Co., Ltd.
Securities
Brokera
g
e
Korea
25.43
314,532
Eukor Car Carriers Inc. (*2)
Transportation
Korea
12.00
186,489
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
Hotelkeepin
g
Korea
41.90
98,894
Others
1,363,353
22,429,117
(*1)
Each of the joint arrangements in which the Group retains joint control is structured through a separate entity and there are no
contractual terms stating that the parties retain rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the joint
arrangement or other relevant facts and circumstances.
As a result, the Group considers that the parties that retain joint control
in the arrangement have rights to the net assets and classifies the joint arrangements as joint ventures.
Also, there are
restrictions, which require consent from the director who is designated by the other investors, for certain transactions, such as
payment of dividend.
(*2)
As the Group is considered to be able to exercise significant influence by representation on the board of directors of the
investee and other reasons, although the total ownership percentage is less than 20%, the investment is accounted for using the
equity method.
(*3)
The entity is categorized as a joint venture although the Group’s total ownership percentage is a majority share of 53%, because
the Group does not have control over the entity by virtue of an agreement with the other investors.
(*4)
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the name of the company was changed from Kia Motors Corporation to Kia
Corporation.
(*5)
During the year ended December 31, 2021, as the merger with Hyundai Autron Company Ltd., the subsidiary of the Company,
and HYUNDAI MNSOFT, Inc., the associate of the Company, was completed, the Group’s ownership percentage was changed
from 28.48% to 31.59%.
(*6)
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the name of the company was changed from HYUNDAI MOTOR SINGAPORE
PTE. LTD. (HMS) to Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore Pte. Ltd. (HMGICS).
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(2)
The changes in investments in joint ventures and associates for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Beginning of
the
y
ea
r
Acquisitions
(disposals)
Share of
profits (losses)
for the perio
d
Dividend
s
Others (*)
End of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF
736,704
-
44,478
-
(21,416)
759,766
BHMC
345,950
597,979
(394,495)
-
(24,184)
525,250
WAE
245,868
-
(25,336)
-
(4,746)
215,786
Motional AD LLC
1,025,263
-
(189,135)
-
70,933
907,061
HMG Global LLC
-
743,062
(5,483)
-
(129,356)
608,223
Boston Dynamics AI
Institute, LLC
-
283,366
(2,308)
-
(14,701)
266,357
supernal, LLC
-
194,596
(87,946)
-
71,914
178,564
Boston D
y
namics, Inc.
414,634
-
(37,483)
-
(377,151)
-
HCBE
498,050
-
15,337
-
(5,277)
508,110
HMGICS
78,316
29,528
(8,067)
-
4,779
104,556
Kia Corporation
11,620,132
-
1,906,772
(411,955)
136,526
13,251,475
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
2,935,786
-
89,636
(13,996)
22,519
3,033,945
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
1,085,858
-
47,166
-
24,438
1,157,462
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
729,053
-
31,439
(4,826)
3,604
759,270
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
410,935
-
39,961
(6,065)
5,163
449,994
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
339,300
-
100,212
(20,000)
(44,542)
374,970
Hyundai Motor Securities
Co., Ltd.
314,532
-
22,153
(6,453)
2,392
332,624
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
186,489
-
82,923
(7,392)
7,241
269,261
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts
Co., Ltd.
98,894
-
(2,601)
-
10
96,303
Others
1,363,353
152,952
8,554
(16,349)
(108,050)
1,400,460
22,429,117
2,001,483
1,635,777
(487,036)
(379,904)
25,199,437
(*)
Others consist of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and others.
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The changes in investments in joint ventures and associates for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Beginning of
the
y
ea
r
Acquisitions
(disposals)
Share of
profits (losses)
for the perio
d
Dividend
s
Others (*1)
End of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF
627,895
-
50,724
(15,880)
73,965
736,704
BHMC
779,958
-
(502,344)
-
68,336
345,950
WAE
224,979
-
(3,432)
-
24,321
245,868
Motional AD LLC
1,053,282
-
(122,871)
-
94,852
1,025,263
Boston Dynamics, Inc.
(*2)
-
431,882
(36,010)
-
18,762
414,634
HCBE
495,999
-
(99)
-
2,150
498,050
HMGICS
51,766
26,202
(3,300)
-
3,648
78,316
Kia Corporation
9,972,824
-
1,601,473
(137,318)
183,153
11,620,132
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
2,835,399
-
82,421
(13,996)
31,962
2,935,786
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
1,017,906
-
39,223
-
28,729
1,085,858
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
694,991
-
16,637
(4,826)
22,251
729,053
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
158,073
-
24,876
(4,485)
232,471
410,935
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
261,601
-
67,187
(3,750)
14,262
339,300
Hyundai Motor Securities
Co., Ltd.
310,472
-
23,027
(5,444)
(13,523)
314,532
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
150,503
-
22,457
-
13,529
186,489
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts
Co., Ltd.
97,655
-
980
-
259
98,894
Others
1,191,957
182,786
17,642
(12,344)
(16,688)
1,363,353
19,925,260
640,870
1,278,591
(198,043)
782,439
22,429,117
(*1) Others consist of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and others.
(*2) Share acquisition has been completed in the year ended December 31, 2021, and the acquisition cost is measured as the cash paid
during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the value of put option owned by other investors.
(3)
Summarized financial information of the Group’s major joint ventures and associates as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2022 is as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Current
assets
Non-current
assets
Current
liabilities
Non-current
liabilities
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF (*)
4,044,066
-
2,610,546
-
BHMC
3,042,267
3,120,431
4,715,086
399,063
WAE
537,909
457,303
338,319
5,551
Motional AD LLC
646,160
3,187,411
142,518
89,824
HMG Global LLC
799,047
1,384,220
88,391
320,996
Boston D
y
namics AI Institute, LLC
556,273
53,152
9,072
39,876
supernal, LLC
338,831
216,123
42,290
108,565
HCBE (*)
9,448,406
-
8,405,237
-
HMGICS
118,876
370,889
18,593
216,915
Kia Corporation
34,147,147
39,563,818
25,377,803
8,990,081
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
15,516,745
5,394,963
8,757,397
2,230,034
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
4,311,914
3,209,159
3,147,190
1,499,678
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
4,267,463
3,278,988
2,410,435
1,402,365
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
1,695,856
923,580
883,698
245,358
H
y
undai Commercial Inc. (*)
11,170,366
-
9,774,127
-
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd. (*)
10,233,054
-
9,008,411
-
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
1,026,513
3,312,611
609,827
1,505,122
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
43,919
412,477
253,312
34,862
52
N
ame of the compan
y
Sales
Profit (loss) for
the period from
continuing
operations
Other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF (*)
362,978
83,920
-
83,920
BHMC
4,900,315
(821,204)
-
(821,204))
WAE
501,436
(71,164)
-
(71,164)
Motional AD LLC
1,207
(751,726)
(6,314)
(758,040)
HMG Global LLC
21,388
(63,993)
-
(63,993)
Boston D
y
namics AI Institute, LLC
-
(4,858)
-
(4,858)
supernal, LLC
-
(195,567)
-
(195,567)
HCBE (*)
971,654
32,144
16,302
48,446
HMGICS
12,190
(20,168)
-
(20,168)
Kia Corporation
86,559,029
5,408,976
227,095
5,636,071
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
21,239,082
470,876
144,153
615,029
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
10,256,254
123,483
64,705
188,188
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
8,207,614
43,482
9,136
52,618
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
2,754,508
116,170
17,586
133,756
H
y
undai Commercial Inc. (*)
588,167
266,640
(116,056)
150,584
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd. (*)
1,186,029
87,102
5,147
92,249
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
2,865,427
668,062
43,489
711,551
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
152,860
(5,485)
9
(5,476)
(*)
The companies operate financial business and their total assets (liabilities) are included in current assets (liabilities) as the companies
do not distinguish current and non-current portion in their separate financial statements.
Summarized financial information of the Group’s major joint ventures and associates as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2021 is as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Current
assets
Non-current
assets
Current
liabilities
Non-current
liabilities
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF (*)
5,648,345
-
4,258,337
-
BHMC
2,877,226
3,897,225
5,047,580
984,476
WAE
648,858
530,099
185,159
255,961
Motional AD LLC
630,770
3,603,314
97,631
105,139
Boston D
y
namics, Inc.
117,854
250,999
55,254
79,823
HCBE (*)
6,910,165
-
5,916,354
-
HMGICS
23,970
166,297
1,612
-
Kia Corporation
29,205,483
37,644,514
21,562,636
10,374,805
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
14,555,535
5,091,172
7,616,041
2,594,756
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
3,592,986
3,043,732
2,164,191
1,786,510
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
4,156,485
3,593,022
2,126,275
1,927,968
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
1,471,052
875,071
721,374
248,927
H
y
undai Commercial Inc. (*)
10,001,066
-
8,699,018
-
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd. (*)
8,806,128
-
7,645,418
-
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
534,016
3,169,325
654,912
1,467,448
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
44,922
409,187
235,954
44,458
53
N
ame of the compan
y
Sales
Profit (loss) for
the period from
continuing
operations
Other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF (*)
423,416
95,703
-
95,703
BHMC
6,240,989
(1,012,933)
-
(1,012,933)
WAE
797,685
(4,226)
-
(4,226)
Motional AD LLC
949
(516,204)
(5,025)
(521,229)
Boston D
y
namics, Inc.
66,779
(196,950)
-
(196,950)
HCBE (*)
711,616
(325)
4,241
3,916
HMGICS
-
(8,251)
-
(8,251)
Kia Corporation
69,862,366
4,760,311
664,223
5,424,534
Hyundai Engineering &
Construction Co., Ltd.
18,065,534
549,501
168,103
717,604
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
8,143,951
90,623
66,409
157,032
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
7,527,739
56,071
131,926
187,997
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
2,070,382
71,368
13,648
85,016
H
y
undai Commercial Inc. (*)
482,087
185,303
(31,808)
153,495
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd. (*)
853,770
117,749
913
118,662
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
1,894,623
192,229
137,672
329,901
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
116,466
2,063
16
2,079
(*)
The companies operate financial business and their total assets (liabilities) are included in current assets (liabilities) as the companies
do not distinguish current and non-current portion in their separate financial statements.
(4)
Summarized additional financial information of the Group’s major joint ventures as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Name of the
compan
y
Cash and
cash
equivalents
Current
financial
liabilities
Non-current
financial
liabilities
Depreciation
and
amortization
Interest
income
Interest
expenses
Income tax
expense
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF(*)
1,023,368
2,385,681
-
13,926
341,357
128,264
32,245
BHMC
1,887,932
606,105
161,500
570,749
18,263
51,436
60,112
Motional AD
LLC
71,075
16,062
62,753
87,887
5,760
-
6,027
supernal, LLC
333,184
-
-
8,305
589
5,983
-
(*)
Operating finance business of which total assets (liabilities) are included in current financial liabilities as BHAF does not distinguish
current and non-current portion in its separate financial statements.
Summarized additional financial information of the Group’s major joint ventures as of and for the year ended December
31, 2021 is as follows.
Name of the
compan
y
Cash and
cash
equivalents
Current
financial
liabilities
Non-current
financial
liabilities
Depreciation
and
amortization
Interest
income
Interest
expenses
Income tax
expense
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF(*)
860,234
3,993,580
-
8,155
419,195
175,403
32,648
BHMC
975,177
379,970
723,688
481,351
11,599
81,288
2,665
Motional AD
LLC
188,571
14,407
71,982
73,807
3,642
-
(7,875)
(*)
Operating finance business of which total assets (liabilities) are included in current financial liabilities as BHAF does not distinguish
current and non-current portion in its separate financial statements.
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(5)
Reconciliation of the Group’s share of net assets of the Group’s major joint ventures and associates to their
carrying amounts as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Group’s share of
net assets
Goodwill
Unrealized
profit (loss) and
others
Carrying
amounts
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF
759,766
-
-
759,766
BHMC
551,378
-
(26,128)
525,250
WAE (*)
207,938
7,809
39
215,786
Motional AD LLC
922,942
-
(15,881)
907,061
HMG Global LLC
608,223
-
-
608,223
Boston D
y
namics AI Institute, LLC
266,227
-
130
266,357
supernal, LLC
178,571
-
(7)
178,564
HCBE
497,892
22,341
(12,123)
508,110
HMGICS
101,702
2,854
-
104,556
Kia Corporation
13,124,472
197,089
(70,086)
13,251,475
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Co., Ltd. (*)
2,302,451
731,362
132
3,033,945
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
1,142,960
-
14,502
1,157,462
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
854,377
-
(95,107)
759,270
H
y
undai Autoever Corp. (*)
391,073
58,822
99
449,994
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
374,970
-
-
374,970
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd.
291,823
40,052
749
332,624
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
268,999
-
262
269,261
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (*)
92,727
3,576
-
96,303
(*)
The difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities as of the acquisition
date is included in the amount of net assets.
Reconciliation of the Group’s share of net assets of the Group’s major joint ventures and associates to their carrying
amounts as of December 31, 2021 is as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Group’s share
of
net assets
Goodwill
Unrealized
profit (loss) and
others
Carrying
amounts
(In millions of Korean Won)
BHAF
736,704
-
-
736,704
BHMC
371,198
-
(25,248)
345,950
WAE (*)
238,021
7,809
38
245,868
Motional AD LLC
1,047,834
-
(22,571)
1,025,263
Boston D
y
namics, Inc. (*)
199,325
209,428
5,881
414,634
HCBE
474,523
22,341
1,186
498,050
HMGICS
75,462
2,854
-
78,316
Kia Corporation
11,505,153
197,089
(82,110)
11,620,132
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Co., Ltd. (*)
2,204,424
731,362
-
2,935,786
H
y
undai Trans
y
s Inc.
1,070,931
-
14,927
1,085,858
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
823,381
-
(94,328)
729,053
H
y
undai Autoever Corp. (*)
352,013
58,822
100
410,935
H
y
undai Commercial Inc.
339,300
-
-
339,300
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd.
275,563
40,052
(1,083)
314,532
Eukor Car Carriers Inc.
186,227
-
262
186,489
Haevichi Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (*)
95,318
3,576
-
98,894
(*)
The difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities as of the acquisition
date is included in the amount of net assets.
55
(6)
The market price of major listed equity securities as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
N
ame of the compan
y
Price per share
Total number of
shares
Market value
(In millions of Korean Won, except price per share)
Kia Corporation
59,300
137,318,251
8,142,972
H
y
undai Autoever Corp.
95,500
8,664,334
827,444
H
y
undai En
g
ineerin
g
& Construction Co., Ltd.
34,900
23,327,400
814,126
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
49,450
6,893,596
340,888
H
y
undai Motor Securities Co., Ltd.
9,090
8,065,595
73,316
14.
FINANCIAL SERVICES RECEIVABLES:
(1)
Financial services receivables as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Loans
69,298,391
61,959,509
Card receivables
21,018,287
18,728,408
Financial lease receivables
2,060,971
2,123,472
Others
20,761
35,291
92,398,410
82,846,680
Loss allowance
(1,726,916)
(1,551,987)
Loan ori
g
ination fee
(261,084)
(231,762)
Present value discount accounts
(46,564)
(33,799)
90,363,846
81,029,132
(2) Transfer of financial services receivables
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Group has issued asset-backed securities with loan receivables and credit card
receivables as underlying assets and related asset-backed securities have the right of recourse.
As of December 31, 2022,
the carrying amount of financial assets that were transferred but not derecognized (including inter-company bonds)
amounted to
31,838,127 million and its fair value is
30,847,083 million. The carrying amount of related liabilities is
22,795,844 million and its fair value is
22,263,492 million.
As a result, the fair value of net position is
8,583,591
million. As of December 31, 2021, the carrying amount of financial assets that were transferred but not derecognized
(including inter-company bonds) amounted to
26,292,997 million and its fair value is
26,213,213 million. The
carrying amount of related liabilities is
19,352,363 million and its fair value is
19,225,190 million.
As a result, the
fair value of net position is
6,988,023 million.
56
(3)
The changes in loss allowance of financial services receivables for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Loan Obli
g
ations
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total loan
obligations
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
449,207
316,425
204,034
969,666
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
69,360
(65,956)
(3,404)
-
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(54,196)
58,198
(4,002)
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(2,434)
(7,225)
9,659
-
Impairment loss (reversal)
(139,481)
435,731
164,836
461,086
Collection (write-off)
(169)
(241,816)
(132,234)
(374,219)
Disposals and others
(2)
-
(4,794)
(4,796)
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
22,750
6,062
62
28,874
End of the
y
ea
r
345,035
501,419
234,157
1,080,611
Card receivables
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total card
receivables
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
195,709
163,391
154,600
513,700
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
49,247
(49,118)
(129)
-
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(26,980)
27,145
(165)
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(93,623)
(70,901)
164,524
-
Impairment loss (reversal)
65,488
149,053
217,342
431,883
Collection (write-off)
-
-
(342,013)
(342,013)
Disposals and others
-
1
(15,368)
(15,367)
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
-
-
-
-
End of the
y
ea
r
189,841
219,571
178,791
588,203
Others
Total
Allowances
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
14,299
8,119
46,203
68,621
1,551,987
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
4,326
(1,737)
(2,590)
(1)
(1)
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(1,550)
1,974
(424)
-
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(100)
(237)
337
-
-
Impairment loss (reversal)
(3,639)
855
8,315
5,531
898,500
Collection (write-off)
-
-
(16,049)
(16,049)
(732,281)
Disposals and others
-
-
-
-
(20,163)
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
-
-
-
-
28,874
End of the
y
ea
r
13,336
8,974
35,792
58,102
1,726,916
57
The changes in allowance for doubtful accounts of financial services receivables for the year ended December 31,
2021 are as follows.
Loan Obli
g
ations
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total loan
obligations
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
441,192
300,082
315,136
1,056,410
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
71,703
(67,049)
(4,654)
-
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(57,656)
61,633
(3,977)
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(2,773)
(5,866)
8,639
-
Impairment loss (reversal)
(27,338)
128,769
135,156
236,587
Collection (write-off)
50
(114,436)
(246,714)
(361,100)
Disposals and others
-
-
234
234
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
24,029
13,292
214
37,535
End of the
y
ea
r
449,207
316,425
204,034
969,666
Card receivables
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total card
receivables
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
186,440
142,390
225,298
554,128
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
49,439
(49,287)
(152)
-
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(14,871)
15,045
(174)
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(117,994)
(56,471)
174,465
-
Impairment loss (reversal)
120,496
111,716
99,160
331,372
Collection (write-off)
-
-
(332,434)
(332,434)
Disposals and others
(27,801)
(2)
(11,563)
(39,366)
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
-
-
-
-
End of the
y
ea
r
195,709
163,391
154,600
513,700
Others
Total
Allowances
12-Month
expected
credit losses
Lifetime expected credit losses
Description
N
ot Impaire
d
Impaire
d
Total others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
18,032
6,368
50,291
74,691
1,685,229
Transfer to 12-Month expected
credit losses
3,649
(1,461)
(2,188)
-
-
Transfer to lifetime expected
credit losses
(1,879)
2,388
(509)
-
-
Transfer to credit-impaired
financial assets
(144)
(233)
377
-
-
Impairmen
t
loss (reversal)
(5,359)
1,057
(1,449)
(5,751)
562,208
Collection (write-off)
-
-
(319)
(319)
(693,853)
Disposals and others
-
-
-
-
(39,132)
Effect of foreign exchange
differences
-
-
-
-
37,535
End of the
y
ea
r
14,299
8,119
46,203
68,621
1,551,987
58
(4)
Gross investments in financial leases and their present value of minimum lease receipts as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Decembe
r
31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Gross
investments
in financial
leases
Present value
of minimum
lease payment
receivable
Gross
investments
in financial
leases
Present value
of minimum
lease payment
receivable
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
ot later than one
y
ea
r
868,890
758,724
888,358
788,739
Later than one year and not later
than five
y
ears
1,423,828
1,293,495
1,421,468
1,324,645
Later than five
y
ears
5,215
4,988
6,475
6,236
2,297,933
2,057,207
2,316,301
2,119,620
(5)
Unearned interest income of financial leases as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Decembe
r
31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gross investments in financial lease
2,297,933
2,316,301
N
et lease investments:
Present value of minimum lease pa
y
ment receivable
2,057,207
2,119,620
Present value of un
g
uaranteed residual value
3,764
3,852
2,060,971
2,123,472
Unearned interest income
236,962
192,829
15.
INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING LEASES (AS A LESSOR):
(1)
Investments in operating leases as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Decembe
r
31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Acquisition
cos
t
32,090,728
29,980,884
Accumulated depreciation
(4,262,026)
(3,477,632)
Accumulated impairment loss
(147,168)
(175,256)
27,681,534
26,327,996
(2) Future minimum lease payment receivable related to investments in operating leases as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
Decembe
r
31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
ot later than one
y
ea
r
5,001,104
5,323,499
Later than one year and not later
than five
y
ears
5,906,720
5,744,918
Later than five
y
ears
111
77
10,907,935
11,068,494
59
16.
BORROWINGS AND DEBENTURES:
(1)
Short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Lende
r
Annual
interest rate
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(%)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Overdrafts
Citi Bank and others
1.75~3.98
62,101
456,044
General borrowings
Korea Development Bank
and others
1.93~14.60
5,277,609
3,994,073
Borrowings collateralized
by
trade receivables
Hana Ban
k
and others
0.00001~12.54
2,123,379
3,059,551
Banker’s Usance
Hana Ban
k
and others
0.15~9.20
705,155
786,755
Commercial pape
r
Shinhan Ban
k
and others
3.10~7.10
2,898,236
4,791,413
Credit facilities
Korea Development Ban
k
2.54
300,000
-
11,366,480
13,087,836
(2) Long-term debt as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Lende
r
Annual
interest rate
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(%)
(In millions of Korean Won)
General borrowin
g
s
Mizuho Bank and others
0.12~16.80
8,909,156
9,738,949
Credit facilities
N
H Bank and others
5.85~9.13
40,200
540,600
Commercial paper
BNK Investment & Securities
and others
1.19~4.74
2,900,000
1,650,000
Asse
t
-
b
acked securities
HSBC and others
1.65~5.20
6,377,616
4,136,643
Others(*)
NH Investment & Securities
and others
68,903
392,032
18,295,875
16,458,224
Less: present value discounts
(77,686)
(88,059)
Less: current maturities
(5,933,040)
(5,702,434)
12,285,149
10,667,731
(*) The Group transferred a portion of its voting shares to a third party with the total revenue swap agreement. However, the Group still
recognizes it as the financial asset because the Group still owns the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership of the transferred
shares. Also, the Group recognized the amount received from disposal as borrowings.
(3) Debentures as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Latest
maturit
y
date
Annual
interest rate
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(%)
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
on-
g
uaranteed public debentures
March 29, 2032
0.96~6.63
33,979,495
31,533,051
N
on-
g
uaranteed private debentures
April 8, 2030
0.80~6.38
25,971,468
27,604,469
Asse
t
-
b
acked securities
October 16, 2028
0.19~5.52
22,801,451
19,359,999
82,752,414
78,497,519
Less: discount on debentures
(151,263)
(162,242)
Less: current maturities
(19,641,091)
(14,876,468)
62,960,060
63,458,809
60
17.
PROVISIONS:
(1) Provisions as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Warranty
10,399,527
9,048,185
Other lon
g
-term emplo
y
ee benefits
598,637
676,432
Others
1,432,417
1,154,167
12,430,581
10,878,784
(2) The changes in provisions for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Warrant
y
(*)
Other long-term
emplo
y
ee benefits
Others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Beginning of the year
9,048,185
676,432
1,154,167
Char
g
e
d
4,347,523
3,900
953,430
Utilized
(3,133,544)
(83,682)
(645,750)
Effect of foreign exchange differences
and others
137,363
1,987
(29,430)
End of the year
10,399,527
598,637
1,432,417
(*)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group updated the measurement of warranty provisions related to the recall of
theta 2 and other engines to reflect of new information and a longer period of historical claim data.
The changes in provisions for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Warrant
y
Other long-term
emplo
y
ee benefits
Others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Beginning of the year
8,514,173
729,996
1,126,719
Char
g
e
d
2,900,638
42,595
680,707
Utilized
(2,551,716)
(96,713)
(631,469)
Effect of foreign exchange differences
and others
185,090
554
(21,790)
End of the year
9,048,185
676,432
1,154,167
18.
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
(1)
Other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial liabilities measured at FVPL
10,053
174,386
Derivative liabilities that are effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
88,832
86,464
Financial Liabilities measured at amortized cos
t
259
1,668
99,144
262,518
61
(2)
Other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial liabilities measured at FVPL
674
53,427
Derivative liabilities that are effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
54,365
32,705
Financial Liabilities measured at amortized cos
t
148
1,126
55,187
87,258
19.
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Other liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
Curren
t
N
on-curren
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Advances receive
d
1,464,339
67,776
1,235,937
42,482
Withholdin
g
s
1,056,483
223,568
968,318
197,714
Accrued expenses
3,351,822
-
2,851,174
-
Unearned income
1,090,242
3,150,126
864,536
2,356,667
Due to customers for contrac
t
wor
k
1,217,052
-
902,124
-
Others
420,303
810,795
618,031
747,755
8,600,241
4,252,265
7,440,120
3,344,618
20.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
(1)
Financial assets by categories as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Financial
assets
measured at
FVPL
Financial assets
measured at
amortized cos
t
Financial assets
measured at
FVOCI
Derivative assets
that are effective
hedging
instruments
Book value
Fair value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Cash and
cash
equivalents
-
20,864,879
-
-
20,864,879
20,864,879
Short-term and
long-
term financial
instruments
-
5,887,154
-
-
5,887,154
5,887,154
Trade notes and
accounts
receivable
-
4,458,838
-
-
4,458,838
4,458,838
Other
receivables
-
2,378,968
-
-
2,378,968
2,378,968
Other financial
assets
5,710,346
37,898
2,839,581
1,236,696
9,824,521
9,824,521
Other assets
27,960
434,829
-
-
462,789
462,789
Financial
services
receivables
-
90,363,846
-
-
90,363,846
86,705,579
5,738,306
124,426,412
2,839,581
1,236,696
134,240,995
130,582,728
62
Financial assets by categories as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Financial
assets
measured at
FVPL
Financial assets
measured at
amortized cos
t
Financial
assets
measured at
FVOCI
Derivative
assets that
are effective
hedging
instruments
Book value
Fair value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Cash and
cash equivalents
-
12,795,554
-
-
12,795,554
12,795,554
Short-term and long-
term financial
instruments
-
7,255,743
-
-
7,255,743
7,255,743
Trade notes and
accounts receivable
-
3,284,453
-
-
3,284,453
3,284,453
Other receivables
-
2,076,803
-
-
2,076,803
2,076,803
Other financial assets
12,472,100
27,195
2,911,523
525,114
15,935,932
15,935,932
Other assets
23,568
331,353
-
-
354,921
354,921
Financial services
receivables
-
81,029,132
-
-
81,029,132
81,059,639
12,495,668
106,800,233
2,911,523
525,114
122,732,538
122,763,045
(2)
Financial liabilities by categories as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Financial liabilities
measured at FVPL
Financial liabilities
measured at
amortized cos
t
Derivative liabilities
that are effective
hed
g
in
g
instruments
Book value
Fair value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Trade notes and
accounts pa
y
able
-
10,797,065
-
10,797,065
10,797,065
Other pa
y
ables
-
7,292,508
-
7,292,508
7,292,508
Borrowings and
debentures
27,239
112,158,581
-
112,185,820
108,603,134
Other financial liabilities
184,439
1,927
175,296
361,662
361,662
Lease liabilities
-
1,110,804
-
1,110,804
1,110,804
Other liabilities
-
2,960,053
-
2,960,053
2,960,053
211,678
134,320,938
175,296
134,707,912
131,125,226
Financial liabilities by categories as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Financial liabilities
measured at
FVPL
Financial liabilities
measured at
amortized cos
t
Derivative liabilities
that are effective
hed
g
in
g
instruments
Book value
Fair value
(In millions of Korean Won)
Trade notes and
accounts pa
y
able
-
9,155,255
-
9,155,255
9,155,255
Other pa
y
ables
-
5,422,320
-
5,422,320
5,422,320
Borrowings and
debentures
-
107,793,278
-
107,793,278
108,112,411
Other financial liabilities
54,101
1,274
87,070
142,445
142,445
Lease liabilities
-
950,572
-
950,572
950,572
Other liabilities
-
2,415,891
-
2,415,891
2,415,891
54,101
125,738,590
87,070
125,879,761
126,198,894
63
(3)
Fair value estimation
The Group categorizes the assets and liabilities measured at fair value into the following three-level fair value hierarchy
in accordance with the inputs used for fair value measurement.
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
Fair value measurements of financial instruments by fair value
hierarchy levels as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
Description
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets:
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
57,556
5,412,130
268,620
5,738,306
Derivative assets that are
effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
-
1,236,696
-
1,236,696
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
1,493,627
451,990
893,964
2,839,581
1,551,183
7,100,816
1,162,584
9,814,583
Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities measured
at FVPL
-
11,451
200,227
211,678
Derivative liabilities that are
effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
-
173,361
1,935
175,296
-
184,812
202,162
386,974
Fair value measurements of financial instruments by fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31, 2021 are as
follows.
December 31, 2021
Description
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets:
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
107,290
12,226,048
162,330
12,495,668
Derivative assets that are
effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
-
525,114
-
525,114
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
1,561,959
435,797
913,767
2,911,523
1,669,249
13,186,959
1,076,097
15,932,305
Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities measured
at FVPL
-
962
53,139
54,101
Derivative liabilities that are
effective hed
g
in
g
instruments
-
87,070
-
87,070
-
88,032
53,139
141,171
64
The changes in financial instruments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Descri
p
tion
Beginning
of the perio
d
Purchases
Disposals
Valuation
Others
End of
the perio
d
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
162,330
92,328
(6,107)
8,529
11,540
268,620
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
913,767
12,373
(874)
79,143
(110,445)
893,964
Financial liabilities measured
at FVPL
53,139
29,884
-
2,169
115,035
200,227
Derivative liabilities that are
effective hedging instruments
-
1,935
-
-
-
1,935
The changes in financial instruments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Descri
p
tion
Beginning
of the perio
d
Purchases
Disposals
Valuation
Others
End of
the perio
d
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
515,020
38,076
(
411,334
)
20,568
-
162,330
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
739,669
66,580
(2,579)
73,805
36,292
913,767
Financial liabilities measured
at FVPL
-
52,323
-
816
-
53,139
(4)
Financial assets and liabilities subject to offsetting, and financial instruments subject to an enforceable
master netting
arrangement or similar agreement as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Gross amounts
of recognized
financial assets
and liabilities
Gross amounts
of recognized
financial assets
and liabilities
set off in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
p
osition
Net amounts of
financial assets
and liabilities
presented in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
p
osition
Related
amounts not set
off in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position -
financial
instruments
Related
amounts not
set off in the
statement of
financial
position -
collateral
received
(pledged)
Net amounts
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets:
Trade notes and accounts
receivable
4,731,300
272,462
4,458,838
-
-
4,458,838
Other receivables
3,005,009
626,041
2,378,968
-
-
2,378,968
Financial assets measured at
FVPL
47,256
-
47,256
-
-
47,256
Derivative assets that are
effective hedging instruments (*)
1,236,696
-
1,236,696
93,233
-
1,143,463
9,020,261
898,503
8,121,758
93,233
-
8,028,525
Financial liabilities:
Trade notes and accounts
p
ayable
11,418,549
621,484
10,797,065
-
-
10,797,065
Other payables
7,569,527
277,019
7,292,508
-
-
7,292,508
Financial liabilities measured at
FVPL
211,678
-
211,678
-
-
211,678
Derivative liabilities that are
effective hedging instruments (*)
175,296
-
175,296
93,233
-
82,063
19,375,050
898,503
18,476,547
93,233
-
18,383,314
(*)
These are derivative assets and liabilities that the Group may have the right to offset in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy
of the counterparty although these do not meet the criteria of offsetting under K-IFRS 1032.
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Financial assets and liabilities, subject to offsetting, and financial instruments subject to an enforceable master
netting arrangement or similar agreement as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Gross amounts
of recognized
financial assets
and liabilities
Gross amounts
of recognized
financial assets
and liabilities
set off in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
p
osition
Net amounts of
financial assets
and liabilities
presented in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
p
osition
Related
amounts not set
off in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position -
financial
instruments
Related
amounts not
set off in the
statement of
financial
position -
collateral
received
(pledged)
Ne
t
amounts
(In millions of Korean Won)
Financial assets:
Trade notes and accounts
receivable
3,519,284
234,831
3,284,453
-
-
3,284,453
Other receivables
2,573,976
497,173
2,076,803
-
-
2,076,803
Financial assets measured at
FVPL
14,534
-
14,534
21
-
14,513
Derivative assets that are
effective hedging instruments (*)
525,114
-
525,114
18,204
-
506,910
6,632,908
732,004
5,900,904
18,225
-
5,882,679
Financial liabilities:
Trade notes and accounts
p
ayable
9,640,133
484,878
9,155,255
-
-
9,155,255
Other payables
5,669,446
247,126
5,422,320
-
-
5,422,320
Financial liabilities measured at
FVPL
54,101
-
54,101
21
-
54,080
Derivative liabilities that are
effective hedging instruments (*)
87,070
-
87,070
18,204
-
68,866
15,450,750
732,004
14,718,746
18,225
-
14,700,521
(*) These are derivative assets and liabilities that the Group may have the right to offset in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy
of the counterparty although these do not meet the criteria of offsetting under K-IFRS 1032.
(5)
Interest income, dividend income and interest expenses by categories of financial instruments for the year ended
December 31, 2022 are as follows.
2022
Description
Interest
income
Dividend
income
Interest
expenses
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
on-financial services:
Financial assets measured
at amortized cos
t
489,133
-
-
Financial assets
measured at FVPL
150,084
-
-
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
-
44,533
-
Financial liabilities measured
at amortized cos
t
-
-
434,059
639,217
44,533
434,059
Financial services:
Financial assets measured
at amortized cos
t
3,466,000
-
-
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
5,825
1,300
-
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
899
-
-
Financial liabilities measured
at amortized cos
t
-
-
2,277,906
3,472,724
1,300
2,277,906
Interest income, dividend income and interest expenses by categories of financial instruments for the year ended
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December 31, 2021 are as follows.
2021
Description
Interest
income
Dividend
income
Interest
expenses
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
on-financial services:
Financial assets measured
at amortized cos
t
248,198
-
-
Financial assets
measured at FVPL
100,415
-
-
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
-
28,419
-
Financial liabilities measured
at amortized cos
t
-
-
267,648
348,613
28,419
267,648
Financial services:
Financial assets measured
at amortized cos
t
4,138,039
-
-
Financial assets measured
at FVPL
4,040
1,721
-
Financial assets measured
at FVOCI
203
-
-
Financial liabilities measured
at amortized cos
t
-
-
1,730,903
4,142,282
1,721
1,730,903
(6)
The commission income (financial services revenue) arising from financial assets or liabilities other than financial
assets or liabilities measured at FVPL for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are
1,011,152 million and
923,656 million, respectively.
In addition, the fee expenses (cost of sales from financial services)
related
to
financial assets or liabilities other than financial assets or liabilities measured at FVPL for the years ended December
31, 2022 and 2021 are
427,606 million and
374,229 million, respectively.
(7)
The Group recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the date of the event or change in
circumstances that caused the transfer.
There are no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the year
ended December 31, 2022.
(8)
Descriptions of the valuation techniques and the inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized
within
Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows.
-
Currency
forwards, options and swap
Fair value of currency forwards, options and swap is measured based on forward exchange rate quoted in the current
market at the end of the reporting period, which
has the same remaining period of derivatives to be measured.
If
the forward exchange rate, which has the same remaining period of currency forwards, options and swap, is not
quoted in the current market, fair value is measured using estimates of similar period of forward exchange rate by
applying interpolation method with quoted forward exchange rates.
As the inputs used to measure fair value of currency forwards, options and swap are supported by observable market
data, such as forward exchange rates, the Group classifies the estimates of fair value measurements
of the currency
forwards, options and swap as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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- Interest rate swap
The discount rate and forward interest rate used to measure the fair value of interest rate swap are determined based
on an applicable yield curve derived from interest quoted in the current market at the end of the reporting period.
The fair value of interest rate swap was measured as a discount on the estimated future cash flows of interest rate
swap based on forward interest rates derived from the above method at an appropriate discount rate.
As the inputs used to measure fair value of interest rate swap are supported by observable market data,
such
as
yield curves, the Group classifies the estimates of fair value measurements
of the interest rate swap as Level 2 of the
fair value hierarchy.
- Debt instruments including corporate bonds
Fair value of debt instruments including corporate bonds is measured applying discounted cash flow method.
The rate used to discount cash flows is determined based on swap rate and credit spreads of debt instruments,
which have the similar credit rating and period quoted in the current market with those of debt instruments
including corporate bonds that should be measured.
The Group classifies fair value measurements of debt
instruments including corporate bonds as Level 2 of the fair-value hierarchy since the rate, which has significant
effects on fair value of debt instruments including corporate bonds, is based on observable market data.
- Unlisted equity securities
Fair value of unlisted equity securities is measured using discounted cash flow projection and market approach, and
as for discounted cash flow projections, certain assumptions not based on observable market prices or rate, such as
sales growth rate, pre-tax operating income ratio and discount rate based on business plan and circumstance of
industry are used to estimate the future cash flow.
The discount rate used to discount the future cash
flows,
is
calculated by applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model, using the data of similar listed companies.
The Group
determines that the effect of estimation and assumptions referred above affecting fair value of unlisted equity
securities is significant and classifies fair value measurements of unlisted securities as Level 3 of the fair value
hierarchy.
- Redeemable convertible preference share
The fair value of redeemable convertible preference share is measured based on the fair value, exercise price,
maturity, and the stock price volatility up to the maturity of the underlying asset, using the binomial option pricing
model.
The discount rate used in the binomial option pricing model is applied by converting the rate of return on
corporate bonds with equivalent credit rating corresponding to the remaining maturity into a continuous
compounding discount rate, and the stock price volatility up to maturity uses historical volatility of proxy
companies in similar industries in response to the remaining maturity. The fair value of the underlying asset is
assumed to be maintained until the end of the current period after estimating the underlying asset value on the
contracted date by inverting the underlying asset value inherent in the terms of the transaction on the premise that
the acquisition transaction of related shares in the current period is an orderly transaction and traded at fair value.
The group classifies the fair value measurement of redeemable convertible preference share as Level 3 in the fair
value hierarchy based on the assumption that the effect of the above assumptions and estimates on the fair value
of redeemable convertible preference share classified.
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(9) The quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements
categorized
within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and the description of relationships of significant
unobservable inputs to the fair value are as follows:
Description
Fair value at
December 31, 2022
Valuation
techniques
Unobservable
inputs
Ran
g
e
Description of
relationship
Financial
assets
Financial
liabilities
(In millions of Korean Won)
Unlisted equity
securities,
redeemable
convertible
preference
share and
others
1,162,584
202,162
Discounted
cash flow
and others
Sales growth rate
-8.8% ~ -2.6%
If the sales
growth rate,
the pre-tax
operating
profit margin
ratio and stock
price volatility
increases or
the discount
rate declin
es,
the fair value
increases.
Pre-tax operating
profit margin
ratio
2.0% ~ 7.6%
Discount rate
8.3%
Stock price
volatility
59.2% ~ 60.1%
The Group does not expect changes in significant unobservable inputs would have a significant impact on the fair value,
taking into account reasonable alternative assumptions.
21.
CAPITAL STOCK:
The Company’s number of shares authorized is 600,000,000 shares.
Common stock and preferred stock as of
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
(1) Common stock
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won, except par value)
Issue
d
213,668,187 shares
213,668,187 shares
Par value
5,000
5,000
Capital stoc
k
1,157,982
1,157,982
The Company completed stock retirement of 10,000,000 common shares, 1,320,000 common shares and 6,608,292
common shares as of March 5, 2001, May 4, 2004 and July 27, 2018 respectively.
Due to these stock retirements, the
total face value of outstanding stock differs from the capital stock amount.
(2) Preferred stock
Description
Par value
Issue
d
Korean Won
Dividend rate
(In millions of
Korean Won)
1
st
p
referred stoc
k
5,000
24,356,685 shares
125,550
Dividend rate of common stock + 1%
2
nd
p
referred stoc
k
˝
36,485,451 shares
193,069
The lowest stimulated dividend rate: 2%
3
rd
p
referred stoc
k
˝
2,428,735 shares
12,392
The lowest stimulated dividend rate: 1%
63,270,871 shares
331,011
As of March 5, 2001, the Company retired 1,000,000 second preferred shares and as of July 27, 2018, the Company
retired 753,297 first preferred shares, 1,128,414 second preferred shares and 49,564 third preferred shares.
Due to the
stock retirement, the total face value of outstanding stock differs from the capital stock amount.
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22.
CAPITAL SURPLUS:
Capital surplus as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
3,321,334
3,321,334
Others(*)
919,969
748,926
4,241,303
4,070,260
(*) During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group disposed of 2,216,983 shares of treasury stocks through
treasury stock exchange with KT Corporation, and recognized gain on disposal of treasury stocks in the amount of
118,686
million.
23.
OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS:
Other capital items consist of treasury stocks purchased for the stabilization of stock price.
Number of treasury stocks
as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(Number of shares)
Common stoc
k
11,408,711
14,048,242
1
st
p
referred stoc
k
2,430,559
2,333,133
2
nd
p
referred stoc
k
1,718,424
1,572,482
3
rd
p
referred stoc
k
72,861
63,146
24.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
(1)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gain on valuation of financial assets measured at FVOCI
418,986
Loss on valuation of financial assets measured at FVOCI
(768,117)
Gain on valuation of cash flow hed
g
e derivatives
276,938
Loss on valuation of cash flow hed
g
e derivatives
(93,162)
Gain on share of the other comprehensive income of
equit
y
-accounted investees
195,912
Loss on share of the other comprehensive income of
equit
y
-accounted investees
(715,558)
Loss on forei
g
n operations translation, ne
t
(935,681)
(1,620,682)
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(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gain on valuation of financial assets measured at FVOCI
451,693
Loss on valuation of financial assets measured at FVOCI
(370,812)
Gain on valuation of cash flow hed
g
e derivatives
56,048
Loss on valuation of cash flow hed
g
e derivatives
(42,068)
Gain on share of the other comprehensive income of
equit
y
-accounted investees
228,299
Loss on share of the other comprehensive income of
equit
y
-accounted investees
(587,620)
Loss on forei
g
n operations translation, ne
t
(1,508,141)
(1,772,601)
25.
RETAINED EARNINGS:
(1)
Retained earnings as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31,2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Le
g
al reserve (*)
744,836
744,836
Discretionar
y
reserve
47,307,996
47,701,296
Unappropriate
d
31,900,769
24,721,723
79,953,601
73,167,855
(*)
The Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea requires the Company to appropriate as a legal reserve, a minimum of 10% of
annual cash dividends declared, until such reserve equals 50% of its capital stock issued.
The reserve is not available for the
payment of cash dividends, but may be transferred to capital stock or used to reduce accumulated deficit, if any.
Appraisal gains, amounting to
1,852,871 million, derived from asset revaluation pursuant to the Asset Revaluation Law
of Korea are included in retained earnings.
It may be only transferred to capital stock or used to reduce accumulated
deficit, if any.
(2)
The computation of the interim dividends for the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Description
Common
stoc
k
1
st
Preferred
stoc
k
2
nd
Preferred
stoc
k
3
rd
Preferred
stoc
k
(In millions of Korean Won, except per share amounts)
Par value per share
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Shares, net of treasur
y
stocks
198,765,273
21,926,126
34,767,027
2,355,874
Dividends per share
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Dividend rate
20%
20%
20%
20%
Dividends declare
d
198,764
21,926
34,767
2,356
The computation of the interim dividends for the year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
Common
stoc
k
1
st
Preferred
stoc
k
2
nd
Preferred
stoc
k
3
rd
Preferred
stoc
k
(In millions of Korean Won, except per share amounts)
Par value per share
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Shares, net of treasur
y
stocks
200,576,769
22,169,692
35,131,881
2,380,161
Dividends per share
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Dividend rate
20%
20%
20%
20%
Dividends declare
d
200,577
22,170
35,132
2,380
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(3)
The computation of the proposed dividends for the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Description
Common
stoc
k
1
st
Preferred
stoc
k
2
nd
Preferred
stoc
k
3
rd
Preferred
stoc
k
(In millions of Korean Won, except per share amounts)
Par value per share
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Shares, net of treasur
y
stocks
202,259,476
21,926,126
34,767,027
2,355,874
Dividends per share
6,000
6,050
6,100
6,050
Dividend rate
120%
121%
122%
121%
Dividends declare
d
1,213,557
132,653
212,079
14,253
The computation of the dividends for the year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
Common
stoc
k
1
st
Preferred
stoc
k
2
nd
Preferred
stoc
k
3
rd
Preferred
stoc
k
(In millions of Korean Won, except per share amounts)
Par value per share
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Shares, net of treasur
y
stocks
199,619,945
22,023,552
34,912,969
2,365,589
Dividends per share
4,000
4,050
4,100
4,050
Dividend rate
80%
81%
82%
81%
Dividends declare
d
798,480
89,195
143,143
9,581
26.
HYBRID BOND:
(1)
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD., a subsidiary of the Company, issued hybrid bond and the Group classified it as
equity (non-controlling interests). As of December 31, 2022, hybrid bond is as follows.
Description
Issue date
Maturity date
Annual
interest rate
December 31, 2022
(%)
(In millions of Korean Won)
The 731st
Hybrid Tier 1 (Private)
Jul
y
5, 2018
Jul
y
5, 2048
4.70
300,000
Issue cos
t
(760)
299,240
(2)
As of December 31, 2022, the conditions of hybrid bond that HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD., a subsidiary of the
Company issued are as follows.
Description
Maturity
Thirty years (Maturity extension is possible according to the issuer's decision
upon maturit
y
)
Interest rate
Issue date ~ July 5, 2023 : An annual fixed interest rate 4.7%
Increase of 2% after five years which is limited to one time only in accordance with
Step-up clause
Interest payment
condition
Three months, optional postponement of payment
Others
Repayment before maturity by issuer is available after five years from issue date
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27.
SALES:
(1)
Sales for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Sales of
g
oods
121,128,808
99,722,885
Renderin
g
of services
3,577,155
2,624,047
Ro
y
alties
252,904
276,564
Financial services revenue
13,764,122
11,536,970
Revenue related to construction contracts
3,099,326
2,814,036
Others
705,220
636,124
142,527,535
117,610,626
(2)
As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate transaction price allocated to the unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied)
performance obligation that is expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods is as follows.
Description
Within a yea
r
After a yea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Deferred revenue and others
2,016,748
3,079,984
28.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Selling and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Sellin
g
expenses:
Export expenses
78,842
46,057
Overseas market expenses
443,923
412,476
Advertisements and sales promotion
3,102,616
2,609,784
Sales commissions
909,093
983,949
Expenses for warranties
4,346,694
2,947,290
Transportation expenses
101,995
116,035
8,983,163
7,115,591
Administrative expenses:
Pa
y
roll
3,265,946
2,882,164
Pos
t
-emplo
y
ment benefits
173,367
177,845
Welfare expenses
550,396
496,461
Service char
g
es
1,682,831
1,529,151
Research
1,762,749
1,534,993
Othe
r
s
2,079,831
1,515,341
9,515,120
8,135,955
18,498,283
15,251,546
29.
GAIN(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES:
Gain(loss) on investments in joint ventures and associates for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as
follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gain on share of earnings of equity-accounted investees, net
1,635,777
1,278,591
Gain on disposals of investments in associates
63,992
38,106
Impairment loss on investments in associates
(143,186)
(13,332)
1,556,583
1,303,365
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30.
FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSES:
(1)
Finance income for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Interest income
639,217
348,613
Gain on forei
g
n exchan
g
e transactions
146,066
62,003
Gain on forei
g
n currenc
y
translation
333,849
162,811
Dividend income
44,533
28,419
Gain on derivatives
18,689
89,522
Others
36,459
221,434
1,218,813
912,802
(2)
Finance expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Interest expenses
536,086
304,542
Loss on forei
g
n exchan
g
e transactions
77,799
54,622
Loss on forei
g
n currenc
y
translation
416,846
182,233
Loss on derivatives and others
23,497
7,013
1,054,228
548,410
31.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:
(1)
Other income for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gain on foreign exchange transactions
827,960
624,884
Gain on foreign currency translation
688,119
220,468
Gain on disposals of PP&E
49,442
23,978
Commission income
18,335
22,716
Rental income
97,905
94,528
Others
575,352
460,687
2,257,113
1,447,261
(2)
Other expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Loss on foreign exchange transactions
738,469
527,878
Loss on foreign currency translation
814,458
231,859
Loss on disposals of PP&E
177,132
57,899
Donations
89,984
66,249
Others
1,030,064
950,520
2,850,107
1,834,405
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32.
EXPENSES BY NATURE:
Expenses by nature for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Chan
g
es in inventories
(1,677,346)
434,257
Raw materials and
merchandise use
d
80,774,363
67,579,441
Emplo
y
ee benefits
10,667,028
9,613,599
Depreciation
3,180,687
2,937,914
Amortization
1,866,935
1,617,823
Others
40,746,206
30,583,048
Total (*)
135,557,873
112,766,082
(*)
Sum of cost of sales, selling and administrative expenses and other expenses in the consolidated statements of income.
33.
EARNINGS PER COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK:
Basic earnings per common stock and preferred stock are computed by dividing profit available to common stock and
preferred stock by the weighted-average number of common stock and preferred stock outstanding during the year.
The
Group does not compute diluted earnings per common stock for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, since there
are no dilutive items during the years.
Basic earnings per common stock and preferred stock for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are computed as
follows.
For the
y
ear ended December 31, 2022
For the
y
ear ended December 31, 2021
Description
Profit
attributable to
share
Weighted-
average number
of shares
outstandin
g
(*1)
Basic
earnings
p
er share
Profit
attributable to
share
Weighted-
average number
of shares
outstandin
g
(*1)
Basic
earnings
p
er share
(In millions of Korean Won, excep
t
p
er share amounts)
Common stoc
k
5,696,576
199,735,258
28,521
3,806,754
200,578,742
18,979
1
st
Preferred stock (*2)
618,639
21,932,141
28,207
421,090
22,160,384
19,002
2
nd
Preferred stoc
k
982,679
34,775,916
28,257
669,282
35,117,788
19,058
3
rd
Preferred stoc
k
66,470
2,356,491
28,207
45,230
2,379,240
19,010
(*1) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the effects of treasury stock transactions.
(*2) 1
st
preferred stock meets the definition of ‘ordinary shares’ as defined in K-IFRS 1033 ‘Earnings per Share’.
34.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE:
(1)
The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Current tax expense
2,705,459
1,816,699
Adjustments recognized in the current year in relation to
the prior
y
ears
66,052
(274,525)
Chan
g
es in deferred taxes relatin
g
to
Temporar
y
differences
(623,348)
1,718,022
Tax losses and tax credits
949,285
(683,646)
Items that are char
g
ed or credited directl
y
to equit
y
(186,176)
(104,461)
Effect of forei
g
n exchan
g
e differences and others
53,057
(205,604)
Income tax expense
2,964,329
2,266,485
75
(2)
The reconciliation from profit before income tax to income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2022
and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Profi
t
b
efore income tax
10,947,943
7,959,562
Income tax expense calculated at the applicable
tax rates of 27.2% in 2022 and 21.4% in 2021
2,973,667
1,699,706
Ad
j
ustments:
N
on-taxable income
(91,601)
(100,314)
N
on-deductible expenses
399,296
261,172
Tax credits
(528,986)
(429,012)
Others
211,953
834,933
(9,338)
566,779
Income tax expense
2,964,329
2,266,485
Effective tax rate
27.1%
28.5%
(3)
The changes in deferred tax assets (liabilities) for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Chan
g
es
End
of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Provisions
2,824,209
451,449
3,275,658
Financial assets measured at FVPL
1,231
308
1,539
Financial assets measured at FVOCI
(121,184)
113,194
(7,990)
Investment of subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
(1,578,133)
(418,369)
(1,996,502)
Derivatives
(1,516)
(93,536)
(95,052)
PP&E
(5,861,743)
60,309
(5,801,434)
Accrued income
(15,840)
(2,927)
(18,767)
Gain (loss) on forei
g
n currenc
y
translation, ne
t
(136)
(197)
(333)
Others
(42,945)
513,117
470,172
(4,796,057)
623,348
(4,172,709)
Carryforward of tax losses and tax credits
3,331,562
(949,285)
2,382,277
(1,464,495)
(325,937)
(1,790,432)
The changes in deferred tax assets (liabilities) for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Beginning
of the
y
ea
r
Chan
g
es
End
of the
y
ea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Provisions
2,713,730
110,479
2,824,209
Financial assets measured at FVPL
1,795
(564)
1,231
Financial assets measured at FVOCI
(137,271)
16,087
(121,184)
Investment of subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
(1,516,729)
(61,404)
(1,578,133)
Derivatives
(45,697)
44,181
(1,516)
PP&E
(5,058,726)
(803,017)
(5,861,743)
Accrued income
61,186
(77,026)
(15,840)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net
431
(567)
(136)
Others
903,246
(946,191)
(42,945)
(3,078,035)
(1,718,022)
(4,796,057)
Carryforward of tax losses and tax credits
2,647,916
683,646
3,331,562
(430,119)
(1,034,376)
(1,464,495)
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(4)
Income taxes relating to items that are charged or credited directly to equity for the years ended December 31,
2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Gain on disposal of treasur
y
stocks
(66,131)
(9,451)
Loss (
g
ain) on financial assets measured at FVOCI, ne
t
97,671
(32,147)
Loss (
g
ain) on valuation of cash flow hed
g
e derivatives, ne
t
(78,505)
5,848
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
(152,166)
(64,906)
Chan
g
es in retained earnin
g
s of equit
y
-accounted
investees, ne
t
12,955
(3,805)
(186,176)
(104,461)
(5)
The amount of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, for
which deferred tax liabilities are not recognized, are
8,948,716 million and
5,644,375 million as of December
31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
35.
RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN:
(1)
Expenses recognized in relation to defined contribution plans for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as
follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Paid-in cash
14,377
11,650
Reco
g
nized liabilit
y
4,754
3,320
19,131
14,970
(2)
The significant actuarial assumptions used by the Group as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as
follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Discount rate (*)
5.29%
3.84%
Rate of expected future salar
y
increase
4.05%
4.51%
(*) The Group applied the market yields of high-quality corporate bonds (AA+) and others as the discount rate at
December 31, 2022, to discount the defined benefit obligation to the present value, and the same discount rate was
applied as the expected return rate when calculating interest income on plan assets.
Employee turnover and mortality assumptions used for actuarial valuation are based on the economic conditions and
statistical data of each country where entities within the Group are located.
(3)
The amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position related to defined benefit plans
as of
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Present value of defined benefit obli
g
ations
6,033,698
6,580,593
Fair value of plan assets
(6,809,339)
(6,721,149)
(775,641)
(140,556)
N
et defined benefit liabili
t
ies
61,861
79,165
N
et defined benefit assets
(837,502)
(219,721)
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(4)
Changes in net defined benefit assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
Present value of defined
b
enefit obli
g
ations
Fair value of
p
lan assets
Net defined benefit
liabilities
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
6,580,593
(6,721,149)
(140,556)
Current service cos
t
575,608
-
575,608
Interest expenses (income)
173,934
(185,313)
(11,379)
Past service cos
t
(33)
-
(33)
7,330,102
(6,906,462)
423,640
Remeasurements:
Return on plan assets
-
168,474
168,474
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from changes in demographic
assumptions
255,197
-
255,197
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from changes in financial
assumptions
(1,002,183)
-
(1,002,183)
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from experience adjustments and
others
35,038
-
35,038
(711,948)
168,474
(543,474)
Contributions
-
(584,701)
(584,701)
Benefits pai
d
(583,748)
483,747
(100,001)
Transfers in (out)
1,946
(1,454)
492
Effect of foreign exchange
differences and othe
r
s
(2,654)
31,057
28,403
End of the
y
ea
r
6,033,698
(6,809,339)
(775,641)
Changes in net defined benefit assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
Present value of defined
b
enefit obli
g
ations
Fair value of
p
lan assets
Net defined benefit
liabilities
(In millions of Korean Won)
Be
g
innin
g
of the
y
ea
r
6,490,583
(6,253,299)
237,284
Current service cos
t
598,231
-
598,231
Interest expenses (income)
140,222
(139,588)
634
Past service cos
t
221
-
221
7,229,257
(6,392,887)
836,370
Remeasurements:
Return on plan assets
-
(1,247)
(1,247)
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from changes in demographic
assumptions
2,573
-
2,573
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from changes in financial
assumptions
(259,343)
-
(259,343)
Actuarial gains and losses arising
from experience adjustments and
others
17,719
-
17,719
(239,051)
(1,247)
(240,298)
Contributions
-
(689,687)
(689,687)
Benefits pai
d
(447,857)
367,927
(79,930)
Transfers in (out)
2,721
(1,605)
1,116
Effect of foreign exchange
differences and othe
r
s
35,523
(3,650)
31,873
End of the
y
ea
r
6,580,593
(6,721,149)
(140,556)
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(5)
The sensitivity analysis based on reasonably possible changes of the significant
assumptions as of December 31,
2022 and December 31, 2021, while all the other assumptions are retained, are as follows.
Effect on the net defined benefit liabilities
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Description
Increase b
y
1%
Decrease b
y
1%
Increase b
y
1%
Decrease b
y
1%
(In millions of Korean Won)
(In millions of Korean Won)
Discount rate
(367,700)
419,353
(486,472)
542,497
Rate of expected future salary increase
400,804
(360,074)
492,651
(457,048)
(6)
The fair value of the plan assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Insurance instruments
6,806,690
6,717,877
Others
2,649
3,272
6,809,339
6,721,149
(7)
The Group expects to pay contribution of approximately
546,548 million to the plan in 2023 and the weighted
average duration of the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2022 is 7.8 years.
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36.
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS:
(1)
Cash generated from operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Profit for the
y
ea
r
7,983,614
5,693,077
Ad
j
ustments:
Retirement benefit costs
568,950
602,406
Depreciation
3,180,687
2,937,914
Amortization of intan
g
ible assets
1,866,935
1,617,823
Provision for warranties
4,007,458
2,678,950
Income tax expense
2,964,329
2,266,485
Loss on forei
g
n currenc
y
translation, ne
t
249,758
30,813
Loss on disposals of PP&E, ne
t
127,690
33,921
Interest income, ne
t
(103,131)
(44,071)
Gain on share of earnin
g
s of equit
y
-accounted investees, ne
t
(1,635,777)
(1,278,591)
Cost of sales from financial services, ne
t
7,439,938
6,229,723
Impairment loss on investments in associates
143,186
13,332
Others
1,445,915
688,884
20,255,938
15,777,589
Chan
g
es in operatin
g
assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in trade notes and accounts receivable
(1,325,728)
280,750
Increase in other receivables
622,992
(161,098)
Decrease (increase) in other financial assets
1,423,023
237,835
Decrease (increase) in inventories
(2,721,100)
177,234
Increase in other assets
(83,879)
(381,923)
Increase in trade notes and accounts pa
y
able
1,146,082
555,739
Increase in other pa
y
ables
2,186,971
13,702
Increase in other liabilities
2,086,192
1,057,959
Decrease in other financial liabilities
(1,597)
(11,583)
Decrease in net defined benefit liabilities
(573,780)
(678,416)
Pa
y
ment of severance benefits
(100,001)
(79,930)
Decrease in provisions
(3,796,018)
(3,261,759)
Chan
g
es in financial services receivables
(8,457,539)
(9,551,305)
Investment in operatin
g
leases
(4,689,798)
(7,649,654)
Others
361,523
(835,327)
(13,922,657)
(20,287,776)
Cash
g
enerated from operations
14,316,895
1,182,890
(2)
Major non-cash transactions not stated on the consolidated statements of cash flows from investing and financing
activities for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Reclassification of the current portion of long-term debt
and debentures
24,891,478
21,149,425
Reclassification of construction-in-
p
ro
g
ress to PP&E
3,525,985
3,843,940
Reclassification of construction-in-
p
ro
g
ress to intan
g
ible assets
186,210
123,107
80
(3)
Changes in liabilities arising from financial activities for the year ended
December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Changes from non-cash transactions
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Cash flows from
financing
activities
Reclassified to
current portion
Effect of
exchange rate
changes
Present value
discoun
t
s
Others(*)
End of
the yea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Short-term
borrowings
(including
current
p
ortion)
33,666,738
(22,985,947)
24,891,478
684,515
56,738
627,089
36,940,611
Long-term
debts
10,667,731
6,925,739
(5,432,473)
115,999
7,656
497
12,285,149
Debentures
63,458,809
16,381,780
(19,459,005)
2,524,323
18,593
35,560
62,960,060
(*)
Others include transfers from or to other accounts and others.
Changes in liabilities arising from financial activities for the year ended
December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Changes from non-cash transactions
Description
Beginning
of the yea
r
Cash flows from
financing
activities
Reclassified to
current portion
Effect of
exchange rate
changes
Present
value
discoun
t
s
Others(*)
End of
the yea
r
(In millions of Korean Won)
Short-term
borrowings
(including
current
p
ortion)
29,884,675
(19,812,277)
21,149,425
1,649,562
18,765
776,588
33,666,738
Long-term
debts
12,726,724
3,853,657
(6,285,807)
338,631
10,831
23,695
10,667,731
Debentures
48,795,361
26,862,597
(14,863,618)
2,536,702
23,103
104,664
63,458,809
(*)
Others include transfers from or to other accounts and others.
37.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
(1)
Capital risk management
The Group manages its capital to maintain an optimal capital structure for maximizing profit of its shareholder and
reducing the cost of capital. Debt to equity ratio calculated as total liabilities divided by total equity is used as an index
to manage the Group’s capital. The overall capital risk management policy is consistent with that of the prior period. Debt
to equity ratios as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total liabilities
164,845,917
151,330,626
Total equit
y
90,896,545
82,615,789
Deb
t
-to-equit
y
ratio
181.4%
183.2%
(2)
Financial risk management
The Group is exposed to various financial risks such as market risk (foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and price
risk), credit risk and liquidity risk related to its financial instruments. The purpose of risk management of the Group is to
identify potential risks related to financial performance and reduce, eliminate and evade those risks to an acceptable level
of risks to the Group. Overall, the Group’s financial risk management policy is consistent with the prior period policy.
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1) Market risk
The Group is mainly exposed to financial risks arising from changes in foreign exchange rates and interest rates.
Accordingly, the Group uses financial derivative contracts to hedge and to manage its interest rate risk and foreign
currency risk.
a)
Foreign exchange risk management
The Group is exposed to various foreign exchange risks by making transactions in foreign currencies. The Group is
mainly exposed to foreign exchange risk in USD, EUR, JPY and others.
The Group manages foreign exchange risk by matching the inflow and the outflow of foreign currencies according to
each currency and maturity, and by adjusting the foreign currency settlement date based on its exchange rate forecast.
The Group uses foreign exchange derivatives, such as currency forward, currency swap, and currency option; as hedging
instruments. However, speculative foreign exchange trade on derivative financial instruments is prohibited.
Sensitivity analysis for a 5% change in exchange rate of the functional currency against each foreign currency on profit
before income tax as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Forei
g
n Exchan
g
e Rate Sensitivit
y
Forei
g
n Currenc
y
Increase b
y
5%
Decrease b
y
5%
(In millions of Korean Won)
USD
111,585
(111,585)
EUR
20,435
(20,435)
JPY
(3,585)
3,585
b) Interest rate risk management
The Group has borrowings with fixed or variable interest rates. Also, the Group is exposed to interest rate risk arising
from financial instruments with variable interest rates. To manage the interest rate risk, the Group maintains an appropriate
balance between borrowings with fixed and variable interest rates for short-term borrowings and has a policy to borrow
funds with fixed interest rates to avoid the future cash flow fluctuation risk for long-term debt if possible. The Group
manages its interest rate risk through regular assessments of the change in market conditions and the adjustments in nature
of its interest rates.
Sensitivity analysis for a 1% change in interest rates on profit before income tax as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Interest Rate Sensitivit
y
Accounts
Increase b
y
1%
Decrease b
y
1%
(In millions of Korean Won)
Cash and cash equivalents
35,897
(35,897)
Financial assets measured at FVPL
1,644
(1,644)
Short-term and long-term financial
instruments
15,584
(15,584)
Borrowin
g
s and debentures
(99,610)
99,610
The Company’s subsidiaries,
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
and
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
, that are operating
financial business, are managing interest rate risk by utilizing value at risk (VaR). VaR is defined as a threshold value
which is a statistical estimate of the maximum potential loss based on normal distribution. As of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021, the amounts of interest rate risk measured at VaR are
135,241 million and
182,864 million,
respectively.
c)
Price risk
The Group is exposed to market price fluctuation risk arising from equity instruments. As of December 31, 2022, the
amounts of financial assets measured at FVPL and financial assets measured at FVOCI are
57,556 million
and
2,340,388 million, respectively.
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2)
Credit risk
The Group is exposed to credit risk when a counterparty defaults on its contractual obligation resulting in a financial loss
for the Group. The Group operates a policy to transact with counterparties who only meet a certain level of credit rating
which was evaluated based on the counterparty’s financial conditions, default history, and other factors.
The credit risk
in the liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited as the Group transacts only with financial institutions
with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. Except for the guarantee of indebtedness
discussed in Note 39, the book value of financial assets in the consolidated financial statements represents the maximum
amounts of exposure to credit risk. In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries,
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
and
HYUNDAI
CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
, that are operating financial business, assesses their credit stability according to their internal
credit ratings and manage credit risk concentrations by debtor. As of December 31, 2022, credit risk concentrations are
87% for households and 13% for companies.
3)
Liquidity risk
The Group manages liquidity risk based on maturity profile of its funding. The Group analyses and reviews actual cash
outflow and its budget to match the maturity of its financial liabilities to that of its financial assets.
The Group retains an appropriate level of deposit to cope with uncertainty caused by the inherent nature of the industry
which is sensitive to economic fluctuation and to invest in R&D constantly.
In addition, the Group has agreements with financial institutions related to trade financing and overdraft to mitigate any
significant unexpected market deterioration. Also, the Group continues to strengthen its credit rates to secure a stable
financing capability.
The Group’s maturity analysis of its non-derivative liabilities according to their remaining contract period before
expiration as of December 31, 2022 is as follows.
Remainin
g
contract perio
d
Description
Not later than
one
y
ea
r
Later than one year and
not later than five
y
ears
Later than
five
y
ears
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Non-interest-
b
earin
g
liabilities
20,918,523
57,047
-
20,975,570
Interest-bearing
liabilities
40,215,791
72,730,956
7,184,077
120,130,824
Financial
g
uarantee
270,448
62,968
88,284
421,700
The maturity analysis is based on the non-discounted cash flows and the earliest maturity date at which payments, i.e.
both principal and interest, should be made.
(3)
Derivative instruments
The Group enters into derivative instrument contracts such as currency forwards, currency options, currency swaps and
interest swaps to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rate or interest rate.
As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group recognized an accumulative net profit of
183,776 million
and net profit of
13,980 million, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive profit or loss, for effective cash
flow hedging instruments.
The longest period in which the forecasted transactions are expected to occur is within 111 months as of December 31,
2022.
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Group recognized a net profit of
391,801 million and net loss of
675,508 million in profit or loss (before tax), respectively, which resulted from the ineffective portion of its cash flow
hedging instruments and changes in the valuation of its other non-hedging derivative instruments and others.
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In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries,
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
and
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
, that are
engaged in financial services business, use interest rate swaps and currency swaps to hedge the risks of future cash flows,
which related to borrowings, debentures and others, due to market interest rate fluctuations and exchange rate fluctuations.
As of December 31, 2022, the average hedge ratio is 100%.
38.
RELATED-PARTY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS:
The transactions and balances of receivables and payables within the Group are wholly eliminated in the preparation of
consolidated financial statements of the Group.
(1)
For the year ended December 31, 2022, significant transactions arising from operations between
the Group
and
related parties or affiliates by the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act of the Republic of Korea (“the
Act”)
are as follows.
Description
Sales/proceeds
Purchases/expenses
Sales
Others
Purchases
Others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Entity with
significant
influence over
the Company
and its
subsidiaries
H
y
undai MOBIS Co., Ltd.
617,886
15,569
12,246,389
74,457
Mobis Alabama, LLC
175,677
152
1,952,641
6,392
Mobis Automotive Czech s.r.o.
88
745
2,441,059
24,371
Mobis India, Ltd.
15,783
3,237
1,310,317
3,340
Mobis Parts America, LLC
173,649
4,140
1,528,014
825
Mobis Module CIS, LLC.
67
376
88,339
2,791
Mobis Parts Europe N.V.
18,037
1,993
622,583
1,064
Others
68,863
1,480
1,499,679
9,582
Joint ventures
and associates
Kia Corporation
1,344,334
781,710
576,677
749,322
Kia Russia & CIS, LLC
236,563
7
29
-
Kia Slovakia s.r.o..
106,675
338
706,944
1,751
Kia Geor
g
ia, Inc.
850,880
1,017
42
-
BHMC
243,336
-
28,184
-
HMGC
27,747
1,773
44,864
52,023
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
119,339
913
1,039,973
10,837
Others
838,127
65,143
5,922,155
2,079,207
Other related parties
21,567
3,755
2,531
7
Affiliates b
y
the Ac
t
838,319
121,880
10,962,515
1,152,633
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For the year ended December 31, 2021, significant transactions arising from operations between the Group and related
parties or affiliates by the Act are as follows.
Description
Sales/proceeds
Purchases/expenses
Sales
Others
Purchases
Others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Entity with
significant
influence over
the Company
and its
subsidiaries
H
y
undai MOBIS Co., Ltd.
546,326
141,828
9,189,407
80,346
Mobis Alabama, LLC
200,423
58
1,296,680
47,303
Mobis Automotive Czech s.r.o.
11
501
1,948,940
12,268
Mobis India, Ltd.
12,150
2,664
1,060,774
2,263
Mobis Parts America, LLC
111,115
3,564
1,067,076
1,140
Mobis Module CIS, LLC.
31
315
419,772
31
Mobis Parts Europe N.V.
16,986
1,450
473,989
746
Others
62,109
1,788
1,120,565
8,564
Joint ventures
and associates
Kia Corporation
1,167,895
726,215
732,297
786,682
Kia Russia & CIS, LLC
994,790
112
-
-
Kia Slovakia s.r.o..
97,731
281
671,653
4
Kia Geor
g
ia, Inc.
617,122
1,518
292
-
BHMC
321,700
-
115,309
18,080
HMGC
37,287
1,299
103,139
63,877
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
135,431
1,605
1,280,719
14,515
Others
728,094
64,383
4,505,972
1,816,502
Other related parties
16,780
14,627
3,927
6
Affiliates b
y
the Ac
t
769,822
118,065
8,566,617
922,130
(2)
As of December 31, 2022, significant balances related to the transactions between the Group and related
parties or
affiliates by the Act are as follows.
Description
Receivables (*1,2)
Payables
Trade notes
and accounts
receivable
Other
receivables
and others
Trade notes
and accounts
p
a
y
able
Other
payables
and others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Entity with
significant
influence over
the Company
and its
subsidiaries
H
y
undai MOBIS Co., Ltd.
112,072
186,427
2,631,460
453,605
Mobis Alabama, LLC
22,829
-
148,988
411
Mobis Automotive Czech s.r.o.
-
9,924
240,666
-
Mobis India, Ltd.
-
1,462
176,609
22
Mobis Parts America, LLC
19,635
95
113,577
-
Mobis Module CIS, LLC
-
71
804
-
Mobis Parts Europe N.V.
359
1,328
49,254
-
Others
21,772
949
115,791
6,847
Joint ventures
and associates
Kia Corporation
483,663
383,401
103,109
111,663
Kia Russia & CIS, LLC
4
24
-
-
Kia Slovakia s.r.o.
6,018
163
55,100
319
Kia Geor
g
ia, Inc.
59,925
33,682
-
30,404
Kia America, Inc.
-
10,568
-
19,943
BHMC
272,134
14,411
-
57
HMGC
7,738
23,734
5,133
23,306
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
33,157
7,449
171,098
28,850
Others
169,169
125,220
699,974
1,058,827
Other related parties
1,742
44
13
344
Affiliates b
y
the Ac
t
181,415
68,799
1,242,171
423,944
(*1) The Group has recognized the loss allowance for the related parties' receivables in the amount of
958 million as of December 31,
2022 and the
impairment loss is recognized in the amount of
749 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(*2) As of December 31, 2022, outstanding payment of
23,592 million of corporate purchase card agreement provided by HYUNDAI
CARD CO., LTD. is included. For the year ended December 31, 2022, amount used and repayment of agreement are
426,510 million
and
425,013 million, respectively.
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As of December 31, 2021, significant balances related to the transactions between the Group and related parties or
affiliates by the Act are as follows.
Description
Receivables (*1,2)
Payables
Trade notes
and accounts
receivable
Other
receivables
and others
Trade notes
and accounts
p
a
y
able
Other
payables
and others
(In millions of Korean Won)
Entity with
significant
influence over
the Company
and its
subsidiaries
H
y
undai MOBIS Co., Ltd.
92,116
301,436
1,687,603
466,862
Mobis Alabama, LLC
14,344
-
108,355
-
Mobis Automotive Czech s.r.o.
-
901
194,217
-
Mobis India, Ltd.
1,370
18
123,770
5
Mobis Parts America, LLC
31,309
62
101,750
-
Mobis Module CIS, LLC
15
37
50,666
-
Mobis Parts Europe N.V.
550
118
47,095
18
Others
11,339
491
101,671
6,947
Joint ventures
and associates
Kia Corporation
328,668
335,571
84,505
121,814
Kia Russia & CIS, LLC
134,733
48
-
-
Kia Slovakia s.r.o.
6,832
279
46,186
205
Kia Geor
g
ia, Inc.
91,109
64,378
11,120
96,639
Kia America, Inc.
-
149,910
9
-
BHMC
199,426
13,626
12,344
414
HMGC
6,019
21,752
4,479
37,996
H
y
undai WIA Corporation
31,147
920
185,022
28,048
Others
209,556
69,666
679,046
920,138
Other related parties
80
710
52
-
Affiliates b
y
the Ac
t
154,455
61,484
905,856
351,422
(*1) The Group has recognized the loss allowance for the related parties' receivables in the amount of
209 million as of December 31,
2021 and the reversal of impairment loss is recognized in the amount of
56 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
(*2) As of December 31, 2021, outstanding payment of
22,096 million of corporate purchase card agreement provided by HYUNDAI
CARD CO., LTD. is included. For the year ended December 31, 2021, amount used and repayment of agreement are
383,299 million
and
406,133 million, respectively.
(3)
Significant fund transactions and equity contribution transactions for the year ended December 31,
2022, between
the Group and related parties are as follows.
Loans
Borrowin
g
s
Equit
y
Description
Lendin
g
Collection
Borrowin
g
Repa
y
men
t
contribution
(In thousands of USD Dollar and Chinese Yuan, In millions of Korean won)
Joint ventures and associates
15,000
-
$
612,000
$
600,000
2,002,648
520
4,252
Significant fund transactions and equity contribution transactions for the year ended December 31, 2021, between
the Group and related parties
are as follows.
Loans
Borrowin
g
s
Equit
y
Description
Lendin
g
Collection
Borrowin
g
Repa
y
men
t
contribution
(In millions of Korean won)
Joint ventures and associates
-
-
7,600
313,720
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Group received dividends of
503,634 million and
209,957
million from related parties and affiliates by the Act, respectively and paid dividends of
349,958 million and
322,421 million to related parties, respectively. During 2022, the Group traded in other financial assets and others of
1,710,000 million with HYUNDAI MOTOR SECURITIES Co., Ltd., an associate of the Group.
The Group has
other financial assets of
315,000 million in the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022.
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For the year ended December 31, 2021, HYUNDAI MOTOR SECURITIES CO., Ltd., an associate of the Group,
acquired bonds issued by the consolidated entities,
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
and
HYUNDAI CARD CO.,
LTD.
in amount of
10,000 million and
20,000 million respectively, and there are no acquired bonds for the year
ended December 31, 2022.
(4)
Compensation of registered and unregistered directors, who are considered to be the key management
personnel
for the years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
2022
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Shor
t
-term emplo
y
ee salaries
348,368
296,733
Retirement benefit costs
53,146
48,906
Other lon
g
-term benefits
1,289
1,209
402,803
346,848
(5)
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group offer payment guarantee to related parties and affiliates by the
Act.
39.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
(1)
As of December 31, 2022, the debt guarantees provided by the Group, excluding the ones provided to the
Company’s subsidiaries are as follows.
Description
Domestic
Overseas (*)
(In millions of Korean Won)
To associates
28,910
211,491
To others
3,558
209,224
32,468
420,715
(*)
The guarantee amounts in foreign currencies are translated into Korean Won using the Base Rate announced by Seoul Money
Brokerage Services, Ltd. as of December 31, 2022.
(2)
As of December 31, 2022, the Group is involved in domestic and foreign lawsuits as a defendant. In addition, the
Group is involved in lawsuits for product liabilities and others. The Group obtains insurance for potential losses
which may result from product liabilities and other lawsuits. In addition, as of December 31, 2022, the Group is
under investigation by related authorities in relation to the theta 2 engine recall and others, and its results and impacts
are unpredictable. The Group is unable to estimate the outcome of the lawsuits and the amount and timing of outflows
of resources are uncertain. The Group does not expect the impact on the consolidated financial statements to be
significant.
(3)
As of December 31, 2022, a substantial portion of the Group’s PP&E is pledged as collateral for various loans and
leasehold deposits up to
782,803 million. In addition, the Group pledged certain
bank
deposits,
checks
and
promissory notes, including 213,466 shares of Kia Corporation, as collateral to financial institutions and others.
Certain receivables held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, such as financial services receivables are pledged
as collateral for their borrowings.
(4)
As of December 31, 2022, the Group has overdrafts, general loans, and trade-financing agreements with numerous
financial institutions including Kookmin Bank, with a combined limit of up to USD 30,000 million, and
5,985,200
million.
(5)
As of December 31, 2022,
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
and
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
have entered into
agreements for certain borrowings including trigger clauses for the purpose of credit enhancement. If the credit rating
of
HYUNDAI CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
and
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
falls below a certain level, this may result
in early repayment of the borrowings or termination of the contracts.
(6)
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has a shareholder agreement with investors of third parties regarding shares
of
HYUNDAI CARD CO., LTD.
and Hyundai Commercial Inc. This includes the call options that allow the Company
to buy shares from the investors and the put options that allow the investors to dispose of the shares to the Company.
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(7)
In December 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to invest
1,408,220 million in the construction of new
Global Business Centre (GBC). As of December 31, 2022, the Company has recognized relevant liability in the
amount of
921,278 million in accordance with the agreement with the Seoul government to implement public
contributions relating to the new construction project.
(8)
Financial instruments with restricted use for the years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Short-term and long-term financial
instruments
1,464,888
1,694,904
Cash and cash equivalents
631,954
225,731
Other financial assets
2
2
2,096,844
1,920,637
40.
SEGMENT INFORMATION:
(1)
The Group operating segments include vehicle segment, finance segment and others segment. The vehicle segment
is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit
card processing and other financing activities. Others segment includes the R&D, train manufacturing and other
activities.
(2)
Sales and operating profit by operating segments for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows.
For the
y
ear ended December 31, 2022
(*1) Operating profit of the vehicle segment include internal transaction adjustments.
(*2) Net sales represent sales from external customers.
For the
y
ear ended December 31, 2021
Vehicle
(*1)
Finance
Others
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
et sales
(*2)
94,143,019
16,782,412
6,685,195
117,610,626
Operatin
g
profit
4,155,765
2,195,377
327,807
6,678,949
Inte
r
-compan
y
sales
(52,033,375)
(318,479)
(1,352,273)
(53,704,127)
(*1) Operating profit of the vehicle segment include internal transaction adjustments.
(*2) Net sales represent sales from external customers.
(3)
Assets and liabilities by operating segments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
December 31, 2022
Vehicle
Finance
Others
Consolidation
ad
j
ustments
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total assets
133,885,205
135,124,336
9,793,550
(23,060,629)
255,742,462
Total liabilities
58,838,578
117,649,362
5,910,506
(17,552,529)
164,845,917
Borrowin
g
s and debentures
9,983,190
107,328,133
2,225,394
(7,350,897)
112,185,820
Vehicle
(*1)
Finance
Others
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
N
et sales
(*2)
113,718,058
20,037,912
8,771,565
142,527,535
Operatin
g
profit
7,393,480
1,844,571
581,718
9,819,769
Inte
r
-compan
y
sales
(67,688,701)
(268,245)
(1,666,746)
(69,623,692)
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Assets and liabilities by operating segments as of December 31, 2021 are as follows.
December 31, 2021
Vehicle
Finance
Others
Consolidation
ad
j
ustments
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total assets
121,826,011
120,951,619
8,836,191
(17,667,406)
233,946,415
Total liabilities
54,135,289
104,597,059
5,199,761
(12,601,483)
151,330,626
Borrowin
g
s and debentures
12,568,592
96,734,509
2,569,958
(4,079,781)
107,793,278
(4)
Sales by region based on where the Group’s entities are located for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
are as follows.
For the
y
ear ended December 31, 2022
Korea
North
America
Asia
Euro
p
e
Others
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Net sales
44,725,966
55,941,024
15,594,336
22,117,832
4,148,377
142,527,535
For the year ended December 31, 2021
Korea
North
America
Asia
Euro
p
e
Others
Total
(In millions of Korean Won)
Net sales
41,332,243
40,750,484
11,390,768
21,508,735
2,628,396
117,610,626
(5) Non-current assets by region where the Group’s entities are located in as of December 31, 2022 and December 31,
2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Korea
33,935,698
33,323,986
N
orth America
3,211,607
2,967,662
Asia
2,835,528
2,781,728
Europe
2,012,856
2,254,395
Others
623,992
520,729
42,619,681
41,848,500
Consolidation ad
j
ustments
(219,664)
(301,775)
Total (*)
42,400,017
41,546,725
(*)
Total amount is the same as summation of PP&E, intangible assets and investment properties.
(6)
There is no single external customer who represents 10% or more of the Group’s revenue for the years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021.
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41.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS:
(1)
Cost, income and loss and claimed construction from construction in progress as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021 are as follows.
Description
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In millions of Korean Won)
Accumulated cos
t
14,866,771
12,658,465
Accumulated income
336,083
146,975
Accumulated construction in process
15,202,854
12,805,440
Progress billing
15,006,020
12,286,456
Due from customers
1,413,886
1,421,108
Due to customers
1,217,052
902,124
Reserve (*)
77,915
79,161
(*)
Reserve is recognized as long-term trade notes and accounts receivable in the consolidated financial statements.
(2)
Effects on profit or loss of current and future periods, due from customers related to changes in accounting estimates
of total contract revenue and total contract costs of ongoing contracts of Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of the Company,
as of December 31, 2022 are as follows.
Description
December 31, 2022
(In millions of Korean Won)
Changes in accounting estimates of total contract revenue
493,798
Changes in accounting estimates of total contract costs
513,064
Effects on profit or loss of current perio
d
(14,707)
Effects on profit or loss of future periods
(4,559)
Changes in due from customers
(7,202)
Provision for construction loss
38,417
Effects on profit or loss of current and future periods were calculated with estimated total contract costs and estimated
total contract revenue based on factors that are considered to be relevant from commencement of the contract to December
31, 2022. Total contract revenue and costs may change in future periods.
(3)
There is no contract as of December 31, 2022, in which contract revenue is recognized using the percentage of
completion method based on the input method, that accounted for more than 5% of the Group's revenue in the prior
period.
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42.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS:
The Group acquired 46.97% of shares in 42dot, Inc. during the year ended December 31, 2022.
The accounting for the business combination at the acquisition date is as follows.
Description
Amoun
t
(In millions of Korean Won)
Total considerations transferre
d
180,380
N
on-controlling interests
(68,033)
Assets and liabilities acquired:
Current assets
41,468
N
on-curren
t
assets
145,159
Current liabilities
5,180
N
on-current liabilities
384,648
Fair value of identifiable net assets
(203,201)
Goodwill
315,548
The amounts of sales and net loss of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statement of
income for the year ended December 31, 2022 are
1,226 million and
15,855 million, respectively.
43.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
The Group completed stock retirement of its treasury shares on February 3, 2023 as follows.
Description
Total number of shares
December 31, 2022
(In millions of Korean Won)
Common stoc
k
2,136,681
273,893
Preferred stoc
k
632,707
41,518
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1.
Introduction
1.1
CEO Message
03
1.2
Company Overview and
Major Achievements
04
1.3
ESG Management
05
1.3.1
Hyundai Motor Group’s ESG Direction
05
1.3.2
ESG Governance
06
1.3.3
ESG Performance in 2021
07
2.
Environmental
2.1
Environmental Management
09
2.1.1
Environmental Management System
09
2.2
Response to Climate Change
11
2.2.1
Climate Change Strategies
11
2.2.2
Carbon Neutrality
14
2.2.3
Reducing Product Carbon Footprint
17
2.2.4
Carbon Reduction at Worksites
22
2.2.5
Life-cycle Carbon Reduction
24
2.3
Circular Economy
26
2.3.1
Creating a Recycling Ecosystem
26
2.3.2
Resources Usage in Business Sites
28
2.4
Strengthening the Management of
Harmful Substances
29
2.4.1
Management of Harmful Substances
29
5.
ESG Factbook
5.1
Global Network
76
5.2
Business Performance
77
5.3
Facts & Figures
79
5.4
ESG Certifications
86
5.5
GRI Index
87
5.6
TCFD Index
89
5.7
SASB Index
90
5.8
WEF IBC Stakeholder Capitalism
Metrics
91
5.9
Stakeholder Engagement
94
5.10
Materiality Analysis
95
5.11
Independent Assurance Statement
97
5.12
Assurance Statement
99
5.13
About This Report
103
4.
Governance
4.1
Board-centered Management
System
64
4.1.1
Composition of the BOD
64
4.1.2
Operation of the BOD
65
4.1.3
BOD Subcommittees
67
4.1.4
Protecting Shareholder Rights
70
4.2
Business Ethics & Compliance
71
4.2.1
Ethical Management
71
4.2.2
Compliance Management
72
4.2.3
Fair Trade
72
4.3
Risk Management
73
4.3.1
Risk Management
73
3.
Social
3.1
Employees
31
3.1.1
Strategic HR Management
31
3.1.2
Great Workplace Culture
35
3.1.3
Industrial Health and Safety
38
3.1.4
Human Rights Management
40
3.2
Suppliers
42
3.2.1
Win-win Growth
42
3.2.2
Supply Chain ESG
45
3.3
Customers
48
3.3.1
Product Quality and Safety
48
3.3.2
Customer Experience Innovation
52
3.4
Social Contribution
57
3.4.1
CSV Initiative
57
3.4.2
CSV Activities
58
CEO Message
“Progress for Humanity”
We connect possibilities to our daily lives through our ceaseless innovations and commitment.
2021 was a difficult year for everyone, including Hyundai Motor
Company. The world’s economic recovery was tempered by the
resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide supply
shortage of semiconductors and the rising price of raw materials and
logistics outlays.
Even amid such a challenging environment, Hyundai Motor
Company managed to progress steadily while delivering tangible
results. This was possible with our steadfast efforts to secure a
competitive edge that created economic value; with our focus on
quality management that increased our customer value; and with our
corporate citizenship that promoted various social values.
First and foremost, we minimized production discrepancies through
flexible production and sales operations. Furthermore, we achieved
global sales of 3.9 million units and an operating profit margin of
5.7 percent through improved profitability and cost efficiency. Last
year was also momentous in terms of Hyundai Motor Company’s
transition to electrification. We launched our first-ever dedicated EV
platform, the E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform),
thereby
securing competitiveness in electrification. Based on the E-GMP,
we launched the all-electric compact crossover IONIQ 5 and the all-
electric subcompact luxury crossover GV60, which helped boost our
EV sales to 141,000 units in 2021, a 44 percent year-on-year increase.
Alongside these advances, we set a goal of reaching an annual sales
volume of 1.87 million EVs by 2030. In order to achieve this goal, we
will secure a qualitatively differentiated product competitiveness
and strengthen our lineups; establish a stable battery procurement
process and develop next-generation high-performance batteries;
and create a software strategy that will enable us to swiftly
incorporate various new technologies.
For the purpose of further solidifying the trust of our customers, we
have steadily sharpened our focus on improving the quality of our
products, solutions and services, which significantly elevated the
industry recognition of Hyundai Motor Company.
We will communicate more transparently.
We will strengthen our ESG data management system, which forms
the most fundamental aspect of any ESG management, and further
raise the quality of our information disclosure. By establishing more
accurate and efficient ESG data management processes, we will
more rigorously comply with various ESG information disclosure
guidelines both at home and abroad; enhance transparency of our
operations; and invigorate communication with diverse stakeholders.
We will work on internalizing ESG management.
We will raise our employees’ awareness of the importance of
ESG management and align our diverse ESG-related items with
the performance objectives of our businesses. By doing so, we
will proactively discover areas that can be improved upon and
implement appropriate related actions.
As indicated above, Hyundai Motor Company will not waver
in our quest to progress towards a sustainable future.
Like the proverbial phrase, “If you want to travel fast, travel alone, but if you
want to travel afar, then go on a journey with companions,” Hyundai will
always move forward in tandem with our customers and partners on our
shared journey towards a sustainable world.
On this meaningful exploration of our potentials and possibilities, I would
like to cordially ask for your continued interest and support, for the benefit
of our shared humanity and boundless progress.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
As a leading example, the U.S. News & World Report included five
Hyundai models across its 11 vehicle categories at the “2022 Best
Cars for the Money Awards.” Also, the IONIQ 5 was named the “World
Car of the Year” at the 2022 World Car Awards as well as the “2022
German Car of The Year.”
On ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) management, we
identified existing shortcomings and undertook various activities to
rectify them, with the goal of better fulfilling our corporate citizenship
and responsibilities.
In the area of environment, we declared our goal to achieve carbon
neutrality by 2045, and joined the global renewable energy initiative
RE100. In the area of society, we strengthened human rights
management; improved the safety and health of our employees;
and bolstered ESG-oriented management of our supply chains and
expanded support for the supply chains. In governance, we made
various substantive efforts to enhance our corporate governance.
We expanded the role and authority of the former Corporate
Governance and Communication Committee, replacing it with the
Sustainability Management Committee; to strengthen the expertise
and diversity of the committee directors, we created a guideline for
appointing directors.
On the back of these efforts, Hyundai Motor Company was proudly
listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index by S&P Global,
an honorable recognition of our efforts to fulfill our external social
responsibilities.
We are now entering an era of “stakeholder capitalism,” in which
all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers,
suppliers and local communities, pursue sustainable growth. To
better respond to the paradigm change, we will further strengthen
our ESG capabilities by applying the following objectives.
JaeHoon Chang
President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company
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Dear valued customers, partners and friends,
It’s a true pleasure to share our Sustainability Report for this year with you.
Company Overview and Major Achievements
Hyundai Motor Company has been providing customers with the best products and services possible ever since its establishment in 1967. In 2021, we were included in the DJSI World Index and are achieving an excellent
performance in other external sustainability management evaluations as well. Going forward, we will enhance sustainability management, thereby positioning ourselves as “smart mobility solution provider”.
* As of the end of 2021; Based on K-IFRS consolidated financial statements
* As of the end of 2021
* As of the end of 2021
General Information
Global Production and Sales in 2021
(Unit: Vehicles)
Sustainability Management Performance in 2021
Credit Ratings
Baa1
Moody’s
BBB+
S&P
AA+
NICE Investors Service
PRODUCTION
SALES
Domestic
1,620,231
Overseas
2,249,544
TOTAL ASSETS
SALES REVENUE
2021 Best-selling Models
(Unit: Vehicles)
505,967
391,899
277,536
190,833
168,878
Tucson
Elantra (AVANTE)
Santa Fe
Accent
Sonata
3,869,775
TOTAL
Domestic
726,838
Overseas
3,163,888
3,890,726
TOTAL
Classification
Performance
Institution
Dow Jones
Sustainability
Indices (DJSI)
Included in DJSI World Index
Included in DJSI Korea Index
since 2019
Carbon
Disclosure
Project (CDP)
Climate Change B Score
Water A- Score
Chinese
Academy of
Social Sciences’
CSR Assessment
(CASS-CSR)
• Ranked first in automotive
company category for
the sixth consecutive year
in China’s Corporate Social
Responsibility Development
Index Evaluation
iF Design Award
• Received 2021 iF Design
Award for 2020 Hyundai
Motor Sustainability Report in
Communications category
233,946.4
billion
KRW
117,610.6
billion
KRW
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ESG Management
Hyundai Motor Group’s ESG Direction
In March 2022, Hyundai Motor Group revealed “The Right Move for the Right Future”, which embodies the Group’s
ESG management commitment and mid- to long-term direction.
The Group also made known its commitment – a sustainable future is an obligation we should pursue for the next
generation and a basic right that everyone on Earth should be able to enjoy, and we will lead the right move through
the right action for a desirable future that everyone dreams of.
In addition, the Group disclosed three major mid- to long-term directions – Move for Our Planet, ‘Move for Our
People, ‘Move for Our Community – and 15 key management areas to put this commitment into action.
In line with the Group’s directions, Hyundai will continue the right movement to create a sustainable future for the
Earth’s environment and all stakeholders.
The Right Move
for the Right Future
Move
Hyundai Motor Group has been helping people to “move” and
creating the world’s “movement” since its founding. “Move” is
therefore a heritage of the Group and it also services as a pivot that
connects the past, present, and future into one.
Right
Hyundai Motor Group thinks and acts in a “right” way in the pursuit
of progress for sustainable environment and humanity. “Right”
therefore symbolizes the Group’s sustainable philosophy.
Move for
Our Planet
Global Environment
The Right Move
for Our Planet
Internal Stakeholders
The Right Way
for Our Growth
External Stakeholders
The Right Change
for Our Society
Carbon Neutrality & Energy Transition
Circularity
Clean Tech Products & Services
Operational Eco-efficiency
Natural Capital Conservation
Diversity & Inclusion
Human Right
Corporate Culture Innovation
Talent Growth Experiences
Occupational Health & Safety
Social Impact
Customer Experience Innovation
Product Quality & Safety
Sustainable Supply Chain
Job Creation for the Future
Move for
Our Community
Move for
Our People
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ESG Governance
Hyundai is strengthening management activities to preemptively identify and remove risk factors related to ESG, and
explores new business opportunities and strives to secure a new competitive edge by strategically using various ESG factors.
In particular, based on ESG governance that we newly established in 2020, discussions on major pending issues take
place on a semi-annual basis at the Sustainability Management Committee under the BOD, which is the highest
decision-making body, and the ESG Committee. In addition, we encourage each organization to autonomously carry
out ESG improvement activities, such as by establishing a performance goal for each working-level division and
reflecting the performance in KPIs, thereby striving to internalize corporate-wide ESG management.
Amid growing importance of responding to climate change and preventing accidents both in Korea and abroad,
we created the Carbon Neutrality Execution Team and Serious Accident Prevention Team, and established a more
professional and systematic management/response system.
Secretary: Planning & Finance Division
(Sustainability Management Team)
Hyundai Motor
Group ESG Council
• BOD operation
• Ethical management
Governance (G)
BOD (Sustainability Management Committee)
ESG Council (Working-level divisions)
ESG Committee
• Human rights/HR development/
HR management
• Supply chain ESG
• Quality management/Customers
• Information protection/Innovation
• Social contributions
• Health & Safety
2)
Social (S)
• Climate change
1)
• Operations environment
• Product environment
• Low-carbon products
Environmental (E)
1) 2)
Created organizations in charge (Carbon Neutrality Execution Team, Serious Accident Prevention Team, etc.)
• Strengthens the ESG management system, such as establishing
major ESG policies and discussing improvement plans
• Examines/supervises plans and execution in relation to major issues,
including safety, health, and ethics
• Reports and deliberates/decides on major pending issues related to
ESG on a semi-annual basis
* Major agenda in 2021: Carbon neutrality strategies, social contribution activity details,
examination of employee practice of Code of Ethics, matters related to compliance
program implementation and execution plan, compliance support activity details,
progress with health & safety plans, product/service trading with affiliates, etc.
• A small meeting group within the Hyundai Business Strategy Meeting.
Top management in each area review/discuss ESG-related matters.
• Establish/advance the system
- Establish a reporting system, set up ESG management indexes,
and build a data platform, etc.
• Internalize ESG management
- Provide support for employee ESG training and KPI reflection, etc.
• Induce/implement improvement activities
- Handle collaboration/mediation to identify matters that require
improvement and implement improvement activities, etc.
• Disclose information/communicate
- Sustainability Report publication, ESG evaluation responses,
stakeholder communication, etc.
• Discuss the improvement direction of each division, implement
improvement activities, and share improvement performance
BOD (Sustainability Management Committee)
ESG Committee
Secretary (ESG-dedicated division)
- Planning & Finance Division (Sustainability Management Team)
ESG Council (Working-level divisions)
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ESG Performance in 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Declared and received the approval for the joining of
RE100 initiative
- Developed a roadmap to replace electrify used at
business sites with renewable energy by 2045
• Declared 2045 net zero
- Set strategies for vehicle electrification, hydrogen
business synergy, carbon neutrality at business sites,
encouraging auto-part supply chains to achieve carbon
neutrality, and social carbon reduction
• Focused on eco-friendly new business based on
second life batteries
-
Propelled energy storage system (ESS) based on
second life batteries and EV batteries remanufacturing
businesses for aftersales support, and established a
foundation for rare metal recycling system
Recorded annual eco-friendly vehicle sales of 422,000
units in 2021
- Recorded 150,000 units of annual global sales of EVs
and FCEVs in 2021
SOCIAL
• Strengthened workplace safety
- Appointed a Chief Safety Officer (CSO)
• Strengthened supply chain ESG management
- Conducted a written assessment of 400 tier-1 and
core tier-2 suppliers and an onsite due diligence of
10 high-risk suppliers
• Expanded the scope of employee human rights
risk management
- Conducted a human rights impact assessment on
employees at overseas business sites in Europe,
Americas, India, and China
• Provided ESG-related in-house training
- Provided 7,980 hours of on/offline trainings a year in
areas of human rights, safety, environment, and quality
- Provided online education on ESG mindset to
22,000 staff in general/research/legal positions
GOVERNANCE
• Operated the Sustainability Management Committee
under the BOD
- Strengthened the ESG system, such as establishing
major policies related to ESG and discussing
improvements
• Enhanced BOD diversity
- Appointed a director with a foreign nationality
(global business field) and a female director
(field of guaranteeing stability of intelligent
transportation systems)
• Strengthened shareholder communication
- Provided an online real-time broadcasting service for
shareholders who couldn’t attend in person
- Held a presentation on areas of interest of shareholders
(General shareholder’s meeting in March 2021 –
Automobile market outlook)
• Provided compliance training
- Provided compliance training 11 times to employees
in Korea (21,567 persons attended) and 9 times to
overseas employees (80 persons attended)
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Environmental
Hyundai is committed to innovation for people and the
planet in the hope and belief that the basic value of human
mobility will be realized in a way that does not burden
the earth, while striving to minimize the environmental
impact of Hyundai’s value chain. In particular, we will
take the lead in achieving carbon neutrality that is
healthy, inclusive, and eco-friendly, thereby reaching
beyond mobility innovation to build a circular economy
ecosystem and thus creating a sustainable future for all.
2.1
Environmental Management
2.2
Response to Climate Change
2.3
Circular Economy
2.4
Strengthening the Management of Harmful Substances
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Environmental Management System
Hyundai has established environmental management policies and principles, in order to minimize the negative environmental
impacts of its corporate activities, and constantly updates them to meet the rapidly changing business environment and
the diverse environmental management needs of stakeholders. In addition, we have set a governance system required
to implement environmental management and are striving to identify and manage major environmental issues through
close and regular communication with stakeholders. Major activities and decision-making issues related to improving our
environmental performance are regularly discussed at the ESG Committee, in which the top management participates, and at
the Sustainability Management Committee, a BOD subcommittee.
Environmental Management
Environmental Management Policy
In June 2022, Hyundai revised its environmental policy in its continuous
efforts to improve environmental performance through eco-friendly
management, and to minimize negative environmental impact throughout
the entire value chain. The employees of Hyundai’s domestic headquarters
and business sites, overseas subsidiaries, subsidiaries, etc. are subject to this
environmental policy. In addition, we recommend this environmental policy
to stakeholders such as suppliers and business partners including joint
ventures, outsourcing partners, and service providers.
Environmental Management Principles
Upon implementing its environmental management policy, Hyundai complies
with the following principles – 1) complying with environmental laws and
regulations; 2) declaring environmental management implementation
policies; 3) establishing an environmental management system and adopting
internal management standards; 4) monitoring environmental performance;
5) identifying risks and developing tasks; and 6) operating processes
designed to improve environmental performance. Our environmental
management-related organizations periodically reflect any revisions of
the laws and regulations, changes in social issues, and the peculiarities of
corporate environment so as to keep implementation measures up-to-date.
Implementation of Environmental Management System
Hyundai assesses the impacts of its value chain on the environment and
associated risks through its environmental management system, and
manages environmental management performance on a systematic
basis, thereby minimizing negative environmental impacts of its value
chain including products and business sites. Regarding products, the
company’s R&D Center has taken the lead in promoting the reduction of
carbon and harmful tailpipe emissions by new cars, the development of
material recycling technologies, the minimization of the content of harmful
substances in products, and the development of electrified vehicles.
In particular, to reduce carbon and harmful tailpipe emissions from new
models, Hyundai is applying the “eco-design”, whereby it manages fuel
efficiency improvement and harmful tailpipe reduction as major goals in the
new model development process. We also apply the life cycle assessment
(LCA) based on ISO 14040 & 14044, having established different LCA
processes for internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), EVS and FCEVs
since they have different value chains. These efforts have been enabling us
to improve the environmental-friendliness of our new models.
Basic Principles of the Environmental Management Policy
Classification
Basic principles
Classifica
tion
Basic principles
1. Raw materials
Efficient use of raw materials
5. Waste
Waste treatment tracking and management
Reuse of production waste in the production cycle
Waste recycling
Traceability of raw material production sites
Waste upcycling
2. Energy
Promotion of energy reduction
6. End-of-life
products
Disclosure of end-of-life product recovery information
Introduction of renewable energy
Recovery of end-of-life products
Operation of energy management systems
Recycling of end-of-life products
3. Water
Water recycling
7. Environmental
pollutants
Reduction of air pollutants
Water storage
Reduction of water pollutants
Traceability of water sources
Reduction of harmful substances
4. Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction of GHG emissions at business sites
Reduction of value chain GHG emissions
Reduction of GHG emissions due to products and services
Status of ISO 14001 (EMS) Certification
Site
Certification term
Remarks
Domestic sites
2020-2023
Integrated certification from 2014
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)
2021-2024
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC)
2021-2024
Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
2020-2023
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR)
2019-2022
Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB)
2021-2024
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC)
2021-2024
Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi (HAOS)
2021-2024
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI)
Plan to be certified in 2022
Began operations in January 2022
Hyundai Truck & Bus China (HTBC)
2020-2023
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Hyundai has formed dedicated environmental teams for each of its
production plants, and they have established an environmental management
system (EMS) that meets the ISO 14001 requirements, obtained the ISO
14001 certification, and successfully undergone a renewal audit every three
years. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, which began operations in
January 2022, is now in the process of acquiring the ISO 14001 certification.
Apart from the ISO audits, Hyundai’s business sites are striving to improve
their environmental management systems on a continuous basis through
regular internal inspections or external audit/verification by external
environmental experts such as TÜV SÜD.
In addition, we include the GHG reduction performances of domestic and
overseas plants in key performance indicators (KPIs), and are also operating
a company-wide Greenhouse Gas Council that oversees reductions in the
company’s GHG emissions at all its domestic sites. As an enterprise subject
to the requirements of the Korean government’s GHG and Energy Target
Management Scheme, we set the GHG reduction targets of our domestic
business sites based on the annual GHG quota allocated by the Korean
government and act on them vigorously.
Hyundai Motor Company Environmental Management Policy
Management of Environmental Performance
Environmental Management Governance
Roles of the Management and BOD
Regarding the product environment, the head of the R&D Center is
responsible for efforts to reduce harmful tailpipe emissions including CO2,
use recycled materials, and develop electrified models when developing
new cars as part of constant attempts to improve the environmental
performance of our products. The Carbon Neutrality Execution Team,
established under the direct control of the CEO, takes the lead in achieving
carbon neutrality to reduce or neutralize carbon emissions in our entire
value chain, including supply chain, as well as to reduce carbon emissions
from new models. In 2021, we appointed a Chief Safety Officer (CSO), who is
responsible for worksite environment, health and safety. Hyundai manages
environmental management risks through the ESG Committee, in which the
company’s key decision makers participate to promote and manage overall
performance improvement activities. In relation to our business operations,
mid- to long-term environmental management strategies and investment
plans for environmental management are reported and reviewed by the
BOD or the Sustainability Management Committee.
Roles of the Dedicated Environmental Organization
The main roles of the dedicated organization include all aspects related to
the implementation of environmental management system, preparations
for licenses and permits to install and operate environmental facilities,
the protection and restoration of environmental capital, the management
& reduction of pollutant emissions generated in the course of business
operations, the identification and mitigation of environmental risks, the
coordination of environmental protection measures, the registration and
resolution of environmental grievances, and external public relations.
Evaluation of Environmental Performance
As for products, Hyundai conducts annual performance management by
using such factors as average fleet fuel efficiency or CO
2
emissions by region
as well as sales proportion of EVs as KPIs. As for business sites, we manage
each plant’s GHG emission reduction as a KPI.
Planning and Making Environmental Investments
On the 2022 CEO Investor Day held in March 2022, Hyundai announced
its 2030 mid-to long-term electrification investment plan, accordingly
we will invest a total of KRW 19.4 trillion by 2030 to develop electrification
technology and build the relevant infrastructure. In 2021, to implement our
environmental management initiatives, we established an investment plan
worth KRW 848.9 billion, of which KRW 722.5 billion has been executed.
Environmental Issue Grievance Handling System
Hyundai operates a grievance filing process that allows its employees
and the members of other organizations (individuals) to report their
environmental-related grievances arising in the course of its business
operations. We thoroughly review the received grievances and set response
plans accordingly. The ESG Committee takes the lead in developing
countermeasures in the event that a grievance may lead to a violation of
laws and regulations or have a significant impact on the local community or
stakeholders, ultimately resulting in a risk to Hyundai’s corporate reputation.
Key Reporting Channel
Environmental Education
Hyundai provides its employees and other stakeholder with
environmental education designed to raise or improve their awareness of
the necessity of environmental management. This education course also
focuses on encouraging employees to develop an eco-friendly mindset
in the course of carrying out their work. In 2021, 47,637 employees
completed 651 hours of environmental education.
Environmental Management Goals and Performance
Armed with a commitment to protecting the global environment while
achieving sustainable progress for the future of mankind, Hyundai aims
to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 across all phases from raw material
production to vehicle production and operations. To this end, we have set
a nu
mber of
carbon-neutral goals and worked to achieve them, as shown
in the table below.
Carbon Neutral Goals and Performance
Classification
Goal
Performance
Vehicle
electrification
Plan to sell 840,000 units by 2026, 1.87 million units by 2030
Sold 141,101 units in 2021, a year-on-year increase of more than 40%
(more than Hyundai’s 2021 sales target)
Achieve 100% electrification of Genesis by 2030
Achieve 100% electrification of vehicles sold in Europe by 2035
Achieve 100% electrification of vehicles sold in main markets by 2040
Hydrogen
business synergy
Expand hydrogen mobility
Collaborating with H2Pro to develop high-efficiency hydrogen production technology
Collaborating with NextHydrogen to develop a green hydrogen water electrolysis system
• Sold 9,620 units of FCEV, a year-on-year increase of 41.9%
• Gained 53.5% share of the global FCEV market
Produce and supply green hydrogen
Carbon neutrality
in our factories
Achieve RE100 by 2045
Renewable energy accounted for 12.8% of total electricity consumption at HMMC in 2021
Renewable energy accounted for 35.5% of total electricity consumption at HMI in 2021
Encouraging our
supply chain to
achieve carbon
neutrality
Reducing carbon emissions by 10% or more by 2030 and by 65% or
more by 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Conducted investigation of GHG emissions by tier-1 suppliers, and reviewed major
companies’ reduction plans
Consultation & Communication with Stakeholders on
Environmental Issues
Hyundai conducts an annual stakeholder survey to identify its
sustainability issues including the environment. We discuss our
sustainability performance and improvements through continuous
consultation and communication with investment institutions such as APG
and Hermes, and also with ESG rating providers such as Sustainalytics.
Furthermore, on the basis of consultation and communication with
industry associations (Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association,
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), etc.),
environmental groups and government organizations (Healthy Seas,
Korea Forest Service, etc.), we present opinions and conduct eco-friendly
activities in areas related to our business.
1. Government Agencies
Hyundai shares its environmental management
performance with government agencies and proactively responds
to changes in the direction of their policies. Overseas, the company
systematically monitors and complies with each country’s environmental
laws and regulations.
2. Shareholders and Investors
Hyundai will achieve environmental
performance that meets the requirements of its shareholders and investors,
thereby building long-lasting, trusting relationships and expanding
investments aimed at improving its corporate value.
3. Supply Chain
Hyundai shares its know-how and experience in
environmental management across entire supply chain, while operating
communication channels to enable continuous consultation with its suppliers
aimed at creating environmental values throughout value chain.
4. Customers
Hyundai provides environmental information on its products
and services while reflecting opinions gathered through customer
contact
channels in the process of developing eco-friendly products and services.
5. Local Communities
To mitigate the environmental impacts of its
business operations, Hyundai collects opinions from local organizations and
public-private consultative bodies, while also striving to identify and resolve
grievances raised by local communities.
6. Employees
Hyundai shares its environmental management principles
and policies with its employees and raises their awareness of environmental
management through environmental education. The company also reflects its
employees’ proposals to improve environmental performance.
• E-mail: ESG@hyundai.com
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Climate Change Strategies
Hyundai has established a governance system and climate risk management process to manage its climate change risks
systemically. We have set major climate change strategies through the climate change governance to analyze the potential
impact of climate change on our business and respond to macroscopic changes in the business environment caused by
changes in laws and regulations. We identify various climate risk and opportunity factors, and preemptively responds to
changing market demands through the development of eco-friendly vehicles and various mobility solution technologies.
Response to Climate Change
Climate Change Management System
Climate Change Governance
At Hyundai, the ESG Committee, composed of the company’s key decision
makers, manages matters deemed necessary to respond to climate change,
such as reviewing climate change risks, discussing countermeasures,
and evaluating the performance of climate change response initiatives. In
order to respond to climate change more actively, in 2021 we launched an
organization dedicated to promoting carbon neutrality and establishing
strategies in such areas as products, business sites, and supply chains in
collaboration with the related departments.
Climate Risk/Opportunity Management Process
Hyundai identifies, assesses, and manages risk and opportunity factors
to respond to climate change issues at the company level. The climate
change issues identified by each region/organization are submitted to
the head office’s Planning & Finance Division, which then figures out risk
and opportunity factors for each issue, assesses the strategic and financial
impacts of each factor on the company, and determines company-
wide response strategies. Material issues are reported to the BOD or top
management, and specific action plans are drawn up according to the
decisions made. The established climate change response plans and policies
are implemented by each region/organization, while the headquarters
continuously monitors their progress and makes any necessary improvements.
Climate Change Governance
Identification, Assessment, and Management Process of Climate Risk/Opportunity
Identification of
company-wide issues
related to climate
change (Planning &
Finance Division)
Identification of
issues related to
climate change by
region/organization
Climate change
scenarios
(Transition/Physical)
Identification of
risk/opportunity
factors and
assessment of
impacts
Priority check and
establishment of
response strategies
* Agenda selection for
reports to top management
Development of
action plans
Implementation by
region/organization
Monitoring and
diagnostics
Agenda review for the Hyundai
Business Strategy Meeting
(ESG Committee)
* Agenda selection for the BOD report
Review of agenda by the BOD
(Sustainability Management
Committee)
Responsible organizations
by region/business site
Purchasing Division
R&D Division
Product Division
Hyundai Business Strategy Meeting (ESG Committee, division heads or equivalents)
Planning & Finance Division (Carbon Neutrality Execution Team)
CEO
BOD (Sustainability Management Committee)
Methodology for Deriving Climate Risk/Opportunity Factors
1)
Renewable Power Generation Costs (IRENA), Future of Solar Photovoltaic (IRENA), Annual Energy Outlook (EIA), World Energy Outlook (IEA), Energy Outlook (BP)
2)
Goals submitted by each UN member country under the Paris Agreement in such areas as reduction, adaptation, finance, technology, capacity building, and transparency
3)
One of four scenarios based on the GHG concentration announced in the 5th Assessment Report (ARS) of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to keep global
warming to within 2
above pre-industrial levels
4)
Scenario announced in the IPCC Special Report on the Impacts of Global Warming of 1.5°C to achieve net zero by 2050 so as to keep global warming to within 1.5
above
pre-industrial levels
• Transition
Usingforecast reports from the IRENA,
EIA, IEA, and BP
1)
and nationally
determined contributions (NDC
2)
),
considering IEA B2DS and NZE 2050
• Physical
RCP 8.5 (baseline scenario),
RCP 2.6
3)
(below 2
scenario),
RCP 1.9
4)
(1.5
scenario)
• Business sites
All global operations
(including new ones, expected facility
life-cycle considered)
• Upstream activities
Purchased goods and services,
employee commuting, business travel,
etc.
• Downstream activities
Transportation, use (customers),
end-of-life treatment and recycling, etc.
Climate scenarios in use
Scenario analysis
Application timelines
Application scope
Transition
Physical
Quantitative
Qualitative
Short term
(0-3 years)
Long term (10-25 years)
Medium term
(3-10 years)
Business sites
Upstream
Downstream
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Cases of Climate Change Risk Management
Regulatory Risk
In order to respond to climate change, Hyundai manages the laws and
regulations of various countries and regions where it operates as regulatory
risk. We faithfully comply with laws and regulations, preemptively respond to
expected regulations according to climate change scenarios, and minimize
the impact and damage.
Response to the Emission Trading System at Business Sites
Subject to the allocation of emission rights in accordance with the “Act on
the Allocation and Trading of Greenhouse Gas Emission Permits”, Hyundai
participates in the Korea Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS). Accordingly, if
we emit more GHGs than allocated by the law, we must purchase rights for
the shortfall or, in the event of failure to do so, pay a fine equivalent to three
times the average price of emission permits. The company’s quota for GHG
emissions in 2021 was about 1.45 million tCO
2
-eq.
In order to avoid financial losses due to excess carbon emissions, Hyundai
has set a more stringent reduction target than allowed by the government
while continuing to invest in GHG emissions reduction and energy
conservation programs.
Furthermore, when purchasing emission permits, we strive to minimize the
purchase cost by selecting the most optimized option based on an analysis
of transaction prices and volumes.
Transition Risk
Hyundai is making various efforts to analyze the trends in the rapidly
changing vehicle market and satisfy consumer preferences. Hyundai has
taken the lead in expanding hybrid/plug-in hybrid EVs (HEVs/PHEVs), EVs,
and fuel cell EVs (FCEVs) and occupying their markets early on, as well as
bolstering its related technology development capabilities.
Vehicle Electrification
Electrification regulations are being strengthened around the world. For
instance, the EU Commission is getting ready to introduce a carbon border
tax to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 by 2030,
while proposing legislation to ban the sale of new ICEVs in the EU starting in
2035. Meanwhile, France has banned the sale of ICEVs starting from 2030,
and Norway has announced that it will phase out new vehicles with internal
combustion engines from 2025.
Hyundai has established a mid- to long-term roadmap for the transition
from ICEVs to EVs and has begun accelerating the relevant technology
development and EV launching. It will set up an electrified lineup for all its
commercial vehicles, including buses and heavy trucks, with high carbon
emissions by 2028 while completing electrification in Korea by 2035 and
gradually promoting 100% electrification in other regions as well. Hyundai is
preparing to expand its FCEV lineup from one to three starting in 2023, and
ultimately plans to achieve the goal of 100% electrification of all its vehicles
sold in the European market in 2035 and in other major markets by 2040.
Changing Consumer Preferences
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), approximately 6.6
million EVs were sold in 2021, more than three times the number in 2019 (2.2
million units), indicating an intensifying trend towards eco-friendly vehicle
consumption by consumers. In line with increasing EV sales, demand for EV
batteries is growing, with an estimated rise of as much as 4,028 GWh by 2030.
Hyundai has signed a joint investment agreement with LG Energy Solution
to build a battery cell factory as part of its efforts to secure batteries of the
highest quality. We are also developing technology for the solid-state battery,
a next-generation battery, to improve the stability, mileage, and charging
time of EVs.
Physical Risks
Due to climate change, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather
events are increasing. Hyundai identifies business sites that are exposed to
short-term physical risks such as typhoons, floods, and heat waves, as well
as long-term physical risks such as changes in precipitation and sea levels, in
order to take preemptive countermeasures to physical risks.
Preparations for Extreme Weather Events
Hyundai is faced with a great physical risk as it runs a manufacturing plant in
Alabama in the southeastern part of the U.S. which is vulnerable to tornado
damages in the summer. Compared to 2010, GHG emissions are expected
to increase significantly by 2030, leading to more severe abnormal climate
events such as hurricanes and tornadoes that may hit the company’s
business in the US hard. To cope with such a situation, we have developed
emergency response manuals, purchased disaster insurance, and improved
the stability of facilities.
Preparations for Declining Average Precipitation
A decrease in average precipitation due to climate change can have a
significant impact on business operations, such as insufficient water supply
and an increase in the cost of water use. As such, Hyundai assessed the risk
of depletion of water resources at its major domestic and overseas business
sites and found that that five of them were rated as high risk, for which it is
considering building “a zero wastewater discharge system” in stages. The
Asan Plant has built wastewater reuse facilities to secure sufficient water and
reduce the amount of wastewater generation, and now reprocesses and re-
supplies all its wastewater as industrial water.
Vehicle CO
2
Emissions Regulations and Tax Reforms
As part of each government’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions in the
transport sector in accordance with the Paris Agreement, regulations on
CO
2
emissions by new vehicles are being strengthened along with those
on corporate average fuel economy. In 2021, the European Commission
significantly increased the target of CO
2
emission reduction for 2030 from
37.5% to 55% compared to the 2021 level, while announcing the goal of
lowering it to 0g/km by 2035. This means that from 2035 the sale of new
vehicles with internal combustion engines will be banned in the EU market.
Apart from these regulations, major Western European countries
such as
France and Germany have long imposed an eco-friendly vehicle tax that
differentially imposes automobile taxes based on vehicles’ CO
2
emissions.
The Korean government has also significantly lowered the average level of
CO
2
emissions for automobiles from 97g/km in 2020 to 70g/km in 2030,
while preparing to introduce an eco-friendly tax that imposes a car tax based
on CO
2
emissions, as is already the case in some European countries, in
order to further reduce the country’s GHG emissions in the transport sector.
If Hyundai fails to meet its CO
2
emissions target, it may incur significant
additional costs in proportion to its sales volume, which will lead to higher
manufacturing costs and product prices.
Hyundai is focusing on improving the fuel efficiency of the internal
combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) of its Genesis brand and mid-to-large
SUV vehicles to respond to major countries’ tightening of the regulations on
CO
2
emissions and corporate average fuel economy and changes in market
demand caused by the expansion of the automobile tax based on CO
2
emissions. To reduce the carbon emissions of all Hyundai products, we are
striving to improve the fuel efficiency of existing ICEVs in the short term and
develop and distribute eco-friendly vehicles in the long term.
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Key Climate Risks/Opportunities and Responses
Type
Issues
Risks
Opportunities
Response Directions
Financial Impacts
Rules and
Regulations
Current
• Emissions Trading Scheme
• Vehicle CO
2
emissions regulations
• Increased operating costs due to purchasing allowances/
credits to achieve regulatory or legal compliance
• Revenue generation through sale of spare allowances/credits
• Increase use of renewable energy
• Increase proportion of EV/FCEVs in vehicle portfolio
• Improve fuel efficiency of internal combustion engine vehicles
Mid
Emerging
• Prohibition of ICEV sales
• Regulatory target expanded due to the strengthening
of CBAM
1)
of EU
• Decline in sales due to ban on sales of internal combustion
engine vehicles in developed markets like the EU and the U.S.
• Rise in costs and shifts to customers due to tax increases
• Sales increases due to enhanced EV/FCEV performance
and price competitiveness
• Cost savings in responses to regulations through energy
conversions and reductions in CO
2
emissions
• Establish differentiated EV expansion strategy for each region
• Increase use of renewable energy
High
Technologies
• Acceleration in competition for technology development
for eco-friendly vehicles
• Decrease in market share if not achieving superior
performances (EV mileage, FCEV fuel cell efficiency, etc.)
compared to competitors
• Preemptive response to FCEV market based on hydrogen
fuel cell technology competitiveness
• Increase investments in R&D
• Promote partnerships with companies with leading
technologies
• Implement Eco-design
High
Markets
• Increased sales of EVs and FCEVs in line with the expansion
of EV markets
• Increase in procurement costs of raw materials (lithium,
cobalt, nickel) due to limited supply following rising demand
for EV batteries
• Decrease in sales if not achieving sufficient FCEV profitability
• Achieving large potential EV/the second life EV battery
customers, including car rental/car sharing/ESS
2)
companies
• New industrial fuel cell (ship/AAM
3)
) business expansion
• Increased sales of EV/FCEV models
• Establish a vehicle electrification plan
• Build mass production system using dedicated EV platform
• Launch EV brand and build a dedicated lineup
• Scale up FCEV/fuel cells
High
Reputations
• Increase in demand from investors and other stakeholders
to respond to climate change
• Falls in stock prices, withdrawal of investors, and customer
churn at perceived lack of will to respond to climate change
• Rising stock prices, increasing investments, and enhancing
brand image due to climate change response activities and
reduction performances
• Aim for transparent information disclosure
• Set and implement carbon neutrality targets
• Utilize green financing and investments
Mid-high
Physical
Acute
• Increase in abnormal weather conditions, such as
typhoons/floods/heavy snowfalls
• Plant downtimes due to damage to facilities
• Production disruptions due to discontinuance of
raw materials and parts supplies
• Increased market share due to stable product supply when
compared to competitors
• Develop emergency response manual (business sites,
supply chain)
• Reinforce stability of facilities
• Buy insurance against disasters
• Develop real-time inventory management system for raw
materials and parts
• Assess suppliers’ supply stability
High
Chronic
• Changes in average temperatures and precipitation
• Lack of available resources (water/energy, etc.)
• Disruption of drinking water in areas with high water
resource risks (such as India)
• Destruction of ecosystems
• Reduced operating costs due to improved resources efficiency
• Attracting potential customers by supporting local
communities and helping them adapt to climate change
• Earning offset credits through carbon absorption
• Use water and energy more efficiently
• Develop better resource recycling and reuse technologies
• Assist in increasing supply of drinking water for the vulnerable
in developing countries
• Promote forest conservation
High
1)
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
2)
Energy Storage System
3)
Advanced Air Mobility
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Carbon Neutral Strategy
Carbon Neutral Direction
Hyundai hopes that its vision of Progress for Humanity will be realized
in ways that the value of human mobility does not burden the planet.
In order to do the right thing for mankind and pass on a sustainable
global environment to future generations, in September 2021 we
announced our plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, primarily
through electrification and establishment of the hydrogen society,
smart cities and circular economy ecosystems. Hyundai’s carbon
neutrality plan includes not only the reduction of GHG emissions
across our entire value chain, including the purchase and procurement
of raw materials and subsidiary materials, design, production, and sales
of vehicles, but also activities to reduce or offset GHG emissions from
the incidental activities necessary for business operations outside its
value chain. To this end, we manage Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
generated by the business sites that we owns operate and manage, while
also strengthening the management of Scope 3 emissions from indirect
activities such as upstream partners and downstream distribution
networks. Based on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emission data,
Hyundai will promote effective GHG reduction activities and investment
based on scientific estimation, analysis, and verification processes.
Reducing Scope 1 Emissions
Scope 1 emissions refer to GHG emitted by the company’s direct energy
use within the boundaries of business sites owned, operated and managed
by the company. Hyundai uses LNG as its main fuel to produce the heat
necessary for vehicle production and to heat its business sites, with GHG
emissions from LNG combustion accounting for a significant portion of
Scope 1 emissions.
Reducing Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions refer to other indirect GHG emitted during the process of
providing goods and services for the company from outside the company's
boundaries and during the use of products and services supplied by the
company. Of Hyundai’s Scope 3 emissions, those emitted during the use of
sold vehicles account for the largest share (about 80%). We will therefore
not only improve the fuel efficiency of ICEVs but also shift our business
portfolio to electrification, including EVs and FCEVs, in the long t
erm as a
way to reduce emissions generated by vehicle usage. In addition, we
have set up and implemented a basic emission reduction plan for supply
chain including suppliers. We plan to reduce emissions originating from
employees’ business trips and commuting by gradually electrifying our
business vehicles. Hyundai is also reducing emissions at the disposal
stage by expanding the recycling and reuse of materials and parts from
end-of-life vehicles.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions
(Unit: tCO
2
-eq, tCO
2
-eq/Vehicle)
Classification
2019
2020
2021
Scope 1
807,498
716,237
723,966
Scope 2
1)
1,897,885
1,680,079
1,660,238
Scope 1 + Scope 2
2,705,383
2,396,316
2,384,204
Emission intensity (GHGs emissions per vehicle produced)
0.603
0.642
0.616
Scope 3 Emissions
(Unit: tCO
2
-eq)
Categories
2019
2020
2021
Upstream
emissions
Supply chain (purchase of raw materials and parts)
20,024,630
17,014,155
18,359,619
Capital goods (purchase of furnishings and equipment)
2)
265
22
139
Other energy-related activities (excluding Scope 1 and 2)
2)
97,253
93,518
149,556
Waste generated in operation
2,053
1,760
1,911
Business travel
2)
24,836
5,222
7,069
Employee commuting (commuting buses)
2)
15,093
14,314
5,911
Downstream
emissions
Transportation and distribution (by sea and land)
2)
954,579
655,831
838,575
Use of sold vehicles (Tank to Wheel)
3) 4)
97,941,942
81,598,073
80,887,513
End-of-life treatment of sold vehicles
(recovery, disassembly, disposal)
4) 5)
922,294
780,338
810,794
Leased assets (headquarters and leased office buildings)
2)
4,126
3,325
804
Investments (6 affiliates)
394,946
369,926
728,902
Scope 3
120,382,017
100,536,484
101,790,793
1)
Used a location-based method to calculate Scope 2 emissions
2)
Based on the country where the Headquarters is located
3)
Excluding emissions before vehicles are fueled/charged (Well-to-Tank)
4)
Figures of previous years have been changed because the number of vehicles is now based on sales units instead of production units, and they now some completely knocked
down (CKD) units as well.
5)
Figures of previous years have been changed as we have updated the emission factor database and applied a specific incineration emission factor to each type of material.
Carbon Neutrality
Hyundai’s vision of “Progress for Humanity” includes not only technological development for the convenience of mobility,
but also advancement for a sustainable future. Hyundai has instituted “Integrated Solutions to Climate Change” to achieve
carbon neutrality by 2045, and is striving to build a sustainable operating system for future generations by expanding its
electrification capabilities and making a successful transition to renewable energy with clean mobility, the next-generation
platform, and green energy as its core values. We will make every effort possible to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045,
including reducing our actual carbon dioxide emissions to zero through advanced responses to climate change based on
eco-friendly technologies.
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We are striving to reduce fuel consumption, such as LNG, across our global
business sites by improving the efficiency of production processes, facilities
and equipment in addition to our efforts to recover and recycle energy. In
the long term, we are planning to replace fossil fuels such as LNG with eco-
friendly energy such as green hydrogen.
Reducing Scope 2 Emissions
Scope 2 emissions refer to GHG emitted by energy purchased from outside
the boundaries of the business sites owned, operated, and managed by
the company. Scope 2 emissions from electric energy used by Hyundai’s
business sites account for about two-thirds of all Scope 1 and Scope 2
emissions. In order to convert electricity into renewable energy, we are
exploring various approaches such as the construction of renewable
energy facilities, the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and the
purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs). Hyundai Motor India has
converted about 35.5% of its total electricity consumption to renewable
energy through such efforts as installing solar panels and purchasing wind
energy. We plan to expand the introduction of renewable energy in stages,
starting with production sites in regions with favorable conditions for
renewable energy generation, excellent power generation infrastructure,
or relatively low institutional constraints.
Carbon Neutrality Targets
Hyundai has announced its target to achieve carbon neutrality (Net-Zero) by
2045 in the hope that future generations will be able to breathe comfortably
and enjoy a beautiful natural environment and a sustainable global society.
Hyundai’s carbon neutrality target goes far beyond simply reducing
GHG emissions at its business sites, and aims to completely eliminate or
offset GHGs generated at all stages of its value chain, including purchase,
procurement, production, sales, use and disposal. With regard to vehicle
emissions, we aim to achieve 100% electrification in the European market
by 2035, and in other major markets by 2040. In the emerging markets, we
plan to accelerate electrification by considering consumer needs, market
conditions and infrastructure construction status. In order to reduce
GHG emissions in the process of vehicle production, we will strive for the
establishment of a cooperative system between affiliates; direct production
of renewable energy through solar panels, etc.; power purchase agreements
and renewable energy certificates (PPAs/RECs) for renewable energy; and
purchase of green premium electricity, thereby achieving RE100 (Renewable
Energy 100%) by 2045.
Hyundai will also encourage its supply chain of raw materials and parts to
achieve carbon neutrality, aimed at reducing their emissions by more than
10% by 2035, more than 65% by 2040, and carbon neutrality by 2045.
Methodology for Setting Carbon Neutrality Targets
To ascertain the current status of its GHG emissions and set carbon neutrality targets, Hyundai measures and verifies its company-wide Scope 1 and Scope 2
emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. In addition, we measure and verify our Scope 3 emissions based on upstream-downstream
cooperation. By conducting a comprehensive review of our Scope 1-3 emissions data, the climate change forecast reports of the IRENA, EIA, IEA, and BP, as well
as the below 2
scenario and the 1.5
scenario, we have set a carbon reduction path – including targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040 – aimed at achieving carbon
neutrality by 2045. In the carbon neutrality and interim target setting process, we referred to the science-based target (SBT) establishment methodology to
review domestic and overseas policy and regulatory trends, changes in industrial technology development, and their relevance to our business strategies.
Five Key Areas to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Vehicle electrification
To promote carbon zero beyond carbon reduction, Hyundai aims to achieve the shift to 100% electrification in its major markets
by 2040, after the 100% electrification in the European market by 2035. We will establish EV lineups of all our commercial vehicles including buses and large
trucks by 2028, and will gradually promote 100% electrification to other regions, starting with the Korean market in 2035. In 2023, Hyundai will begin to expand
its FCEV lineup from one to three, and we are also planning to launch a facelift for NEXO models and the STARIA-class FCEV model in the second half of 2023,
followed by the introduction of a large FCEV SUV model in 2025.
Reducing our carbon emissions at work
Hyundai strives to reduce carbon emissions generated by its automobile manufacturing processes by switching
to renewable energy, improving the energy efficiency of production processes through the application of high-efficiency motors and inverters, and using
hydrogen energy with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality at its workplaces by 2045. In particular, we have received approval of The Climate Group joining
the efforts to achieve RE100, aimed to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. Hyundai Motor India has converted about 35.5% of its total electric
energy use to renewable energy through various efforts, including the adoption of photovoltaic power generation systems and the purchase of wind power,
while Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia has installed 3.2 MW solar panels at its production plant. As for the Ulsan and Asan plants in Korea, they now
produce electricity using solar panels with a combined capacity of about 19 MW.
Support for net zero in the supply chain
Hyundai helps its suppliers not only to improve quality and make technological advances, but also to achieve
carbon neutrality. We monitor suppliers’ carbon emissions and provide them with a carbon-neutral implementation guide designed to enable them to reduce
their carbon emissions substantially. In association with our support for the suppliers’ construction of smart factories, Hyundai will continue to improve
company-wide ICT-based energy efficiency. In particular, we will join forces with the suppliers of raw materials with a high proportion of carbon emissions in a
bid to promote a joint response in conjunction with automotive design technologies, such as recycling materials and expanding the use of new materials.
Social activities for reducing carbon emissions
Hyundai monitors the market continuously and promotes technology development to commercialize
CCUS technology, which captures and processes carbon generated in the process of burning fossil fuels such as LNG. We are also committed to reducing social
carbon emissions through resource circulation, such as recycling and reusing materials from waste resources recovered from end-of-life car parts and waste
plastics collected from local communities. In addition, we are planning to offset residual carbon emissions by executing external carbon reduction projects.
Hydrogen business synergy effects
In alignment with the implementation of RE100, Hyundai aims to expand the use and conversion of green hydrogen
produced without carbon emissions to secure renewable energy. Green hydrogen will be used as a substitute for LNG in the hydrogen power generation facilities
and processes of our business sites. We will ensure that green hydrogen plays a pivotal role in the transition to electrification by installing a hydrogen fuel cell
system based on green hydrogen in all mobility groups, such as passenger cars and commercial vehicles, public transportation, trams, ships, and AAM. Going
forward, we will make every effort to ensure that hydrogen energy is widely used in all areas of human life and industry, beyond the means of mobility, by 2040.
2045 Net-Zero Roadmap
Net-Zero
2030
2035
2040
2045
Business sites
(Plants / Buildings)
Removal / offset
Supply chain
2)
CO
2
emissions
from cars
1)
CO
2
emissions
100 Electrification of Genesis,
Expanding the use of renewable energy
100 Electrification in European market,
All Commercial vehicle electrification
in Korea
100 Electrification in main market,
Expansion of hydrogen technologies
and their application
2019
CARBON
NEUTRALITY
1)
Tank-to-wheel (TTW) that refers to the use of fuel in the vehicle and emissions during driving
2)
Suppliers’ carbon emission that we aim to reduce and achieve net zero through collaboration with partners
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We will manage the rest of our carbon emissions through investments
in carbon capture and utilization & storage (CCUS) technologies, offset
activities to recycle second life batteries into energy storage devices, and
REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Plus Conservation). To achieve true carbon neutrality by 2045, Hyundai
will expand the production and conversion of green hydrogen based on
renewable energy, promote electrification based on the hydrogen fuel cell
system, and maximize the synergy between hydrogen business and carbon
neutrality through hydrogen power generation and processes.
Carbon Neutrality by Area
The five key areas on which Hyundai is focused on achieving carbon
neutrality are vehicle electrification, reducing our carbon emissions at work,
support for net zero in the supply chain, social activities for reducing carbon
emissions, and hydrogen business synergy effects. For a detailed explanation
of the direction and goals related to each area of carbon neutrality, please
refer to the Hyundai Motor Company website.
Hyundai Motor Company’s Carbon Neutrality Vision
Creating Hydrogen Ecosystem
Utilization of Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water,
hence it is often referred to as “the ultimate eco-friendly hydrogen” because
no CO
2
emissions are generated during its production process, whereas
hydrogen and oxygen are produced by using electric energy obtained
through renewable energy such as solar or wind power. Hyundai is striving
to significantly lower the production cost of FCEVs and hydrogen by utilizing
green hydrogen technology. We will promote the development of hydrogen
production by expanding the application of hydrogen fuel cell systems
to various industries, while building close cooperative relationships with
businesses and partners in the field of green hydrogen production.
Expanding Hydrogen Mobility
In September 2021, Hyundai Motor Group announced its vision for the
hydrogen society, “2040 Hydrogen for Everyone, Everything, Everywhere”,
and introduced various means of hydrogen mobility such as an unmanned
transportation system called a trailer drone, a disaster relief vehicle, and a
high performance hydrogen vehicle. We also presented a step-by-step plan
to achieve the goal of installing hydrogen fuel cells in all our commercial
vehicle lineups by 2028 for the first time in the global automotive industry.
In accordance with this plan, Hyundai is getting ready to expand hydrogen
mobility with particular focus on commercial vehicles.
Hyundai has been striving to achieve economies of scale in fuel cells
through FCEVs in the passenger car sector. In 2021, we sold about 9,600
NEXO FCEVs worldwide, consolidating our No. 1 position in the global FCEV
market. The creation of such large-scale demand in the passenger car
market will provide a basis for providing fuel cell-based hydrogen mobility at
a reasonable price.
Building Hydrogen Charging Infrastructure
Hyundai is collaborating with Saudi Aramco to expand its domestic hydrogen
charging infrastructure and increase the supply of FCEVs in Saudi Arabia,
while securing global competitiveness in robust hydrogen tanks and vehicle
weight reduction. Saudi Aramco aspires to develop hydrogen production
technology using its petroleum resources, and in order to expand it into a
global business, it is working with us for the development of an LPG reformer
by applying Hyundai’s reformer technology. Following the execution of a
joint development agreement in June 2022, the two companies are planning
to conduct a pilot project in 2023 using an LPG refueling station.
We are also making investments and building partnerships in various
fields, including acquiring a stake in “H2 Mobility”, a German hydrogen
infrastructure company, while working closely with both the private and
public sectors to build the hydrogen infrastructure.
Cooperation for Green Hydrogen Competitiveness Acquisition
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), grey hydrogen extracted
from fossil fuels like natural gas and other by-product gases accounts for
about 96% of all hydrogen sources, with carbon being emitted during its
production. As such, converting it to green hydrogen based on renewable
energy is the most urgent task.
To secure the core technology required to produce green hydrogen, Hyundai
is exploring various types of water electrolysis technology including alkaline
capable of large capacity with low-cost production, polymer electrolyte
membrane (PEM) capable of responding to rapid renewable energy volatility,
and next-generation solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) with excellent
efficiency. To secure competitive hydrogen production costs of the alkaline
type, Hyundai is working with Next Hydrogen and H2Pro.
Not only water electrolysis, but also green ammonia-based hydrogen
production is attracting attention in the market as a way to secure the
competitiveness of green hydrogen. As regards cracking technology,
which produces hydrogen by decomposing ammonia, Hyundai is joining
hands with CSIRO/FMG of Australia to develop a technology that uses
metal membranes. In this regard, an ammonia cracking system could be
used upon importing hydrogen from Australia, etc., ultimately laying the
foundation for the supply and use of carbon-neutral hydrogen.
To promote fuel cell power generation that can combine green hydrogen
infrastructure and fuel cell technology, we are conducting a pilot project
for MW-class power generation in cooperation with a number of domestic
power companies.
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Reducing Product Carbon Footprint
To take part in the drive for carbon neutrality, which has been made the focus of all future global economic growth and
development, Hyundai is working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 through the introduction of an “eco-friendly mobility
ecosystem”. To reduce carbon production in its vehicles, the company is shifting its focus from vehicles equipped with an
internal combustion engine to EVs. To this end, Hyundai is leading the evolution of transportation by expanding its electrification
lineup based on EV technology and infrastructure, such as the E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform), a platform dedicated
to EVs, and strengthening the competitiveness of its hydrogen fuel cell system for eventual application to all its mobility groups
including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, trams, etc. We will newly position ourselves as a leading
company that realizes carbon neutrality ahead of others by expanding the electricity and hydrogen charging infrastructure,
thereby contributing to the transition of the global energy system to carbon neutrality.
Roadmap for Vehicle Electrification
Vehicle Electrification Strategy
With 2021 as the starting point for the transition to carbon neutrality,
Hyundai has declared it goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045,
centered around the transition from ICEVs to EVs. Hyundai has
established a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 through
100% electrification of its Genesis models by 2030, 100% electrification
for European markets by 2035, and 100% electrification in other major
markets by 2040. Three main innovation themes will play a key role in
achiev
ing the goals of the roadmap, namely innovation in production
capacity, strengthening of H/W product competitiveness, and enhancement
of software expertise and technology development. At the company’s 2022
CEO Investor Day, Hyundai presented investors with a
blueprint for the
automotive industry of the future.
Major Achievements and Plans for Electrification
In 2021, Hyundai sold 3.89 million automobiles worldwide and recorded
a consolidated operating profit of 5.7%. In particular, we sold 140K EVs
in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 44% in the proportion of EVs against
total vehicle sales. To lead the EV market, Hyundai continues to make
bold investments and develop new technologies. It plans to complete
the Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA) development system, which
standardizes and modularizes core electrification components, and apply
it to a platform for passenger EVs (eM) and a PBV-dedicated EV platform
(eS) by 2025. In addition, we will invest KRW 12 trillion in software by 2030
to strengthen our competitiveness in software, such as autonomous
driving of EVs and vehicle connectivity.
Expanding the EV Market Share
Hyundai has set its EV sales target to 840,000 units by 2026 (17% of total
vehicle sales) and 1.87 million units by 2030 (36% of total vehicle sales). More
specifically, by 2030, we plan to sell 530,000 units in the US (58% of total
sales), 480,000 units in the European market (69% of total sales), 290,000
units in the Korean market (58% of total sales), and 570,000 units in other
markets. Once the 2030 sales target is achieved, Hyundai’s global EV market
share is expected to rise from 3% in 2021 to 7% in 2030, with the market
shares in the US and Europe rising to 11% and 6%, respectively.
Vehicle Electrification Roadmap
2030
100% electrification of
Genesis models
2035
100% electrification for
the European market
2040
100% electrification for
the major markets
2045
Accelerate electrification for
the emerging markets
(carbon neutrality achieved)
Vehicle Electrification Strategy
Top player in global EV market
EV sales of 1.87 million units by 2030 (Hyundai + Genesis),
HMG global EV M/S 12%, EV sales of 840K units by 2026
From Vehicle to Experience
Establish a roadmap for 3 key factors to achieve EV sales target
Expand local
production in major
markets including
localized sourcing of
batteries
(Develop next gen.
battery technology and
stabilize sourcing)
Capacity
Apply next
generation Modular
Architecture
(Enhance
competitiveness in
vehicle system)
Product
Secure S/W
competitiveness
and expand
investment
→ Achieve S/W
transformation
Software
Road to Electrification
Hyundai Motor will be 100% carbon-neutral by 2045
Genesis brand100% electrification by 2030, 100% electrification by 2035 in EU market,
100% electrification by 2040 in major markets
2022 CEO Investor Day
2030 EV Sales Target
Korea
USA
Europe
Others
2021
40K
20K
10K
70K
140K units
(4% of total vehicle sales)
840K units
(17% of total vehicle sales)
120K
220K
230K
270K
2026
1.87M units
(36% of total vehicle sales)
570K
530K
290K
480K
2030
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To expand its global EV sales and market share, Hyundai plans to launch a
total of 17 EV lineups including 11 Hyundai brands and 6 Genesis brands by
2030. We will release the IONIQ 6 in 2022 and the IONIQ 7 in 2024, while
launching EV lineups for six types of SUVs, three passenger vehicles, one
small commercial vehicle, and another new vehicle by 2030. All new models
of the Genesis brand will be launched as EVs starting from 2025, while being
equipped with EV lineups for four types of SUVs and two types of passenger
vehicles by 2030.
Securing EV Technology Competitiveness and
Expanding the Charging Infrastructure
Compared to the existing internal combustion engine platform, Hyundai’s
EV-only platform E-GMP offers a number of differentiated advantages such
as flexibility in vehicle development, a design and structure optimized for
EVs, a standardized large-capacity battery system, a longer cruising range,
future-oriented design, and innovative space. The EMP is therefore regarded
as the leader of future mobility in various areas such as fast/rapid charging,
autonomous driving, and connectivity.
Expanded Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells and
Establishment of Hydrogen Infrastructure
Hyundai has been building many milestones such as world’s first mass
production of FCEVs, sales of 20,000 NEXOs with performance comparable
to ICEVs, and export of the Xcient, hydrogen-powered electric truck, to
Europe. We are now working to expand the hydrogen fuel cell technology
for vehicles to various fields so that hydrogen energy can be used by people
and industry across the world, beyond a mere means of transportation.
With HTWO, our hydrogen fuel cell system brand, we are accelerating the
establishment of the hydrogen ecosystem by selling the system and building
cooperative relationships.
E-pit charging station
IONITY charging station
Signing of MOU with Shell
Hydrogen fuel cell system
Hydrogen trains
H Moving Station
E-pit – an Ultra-fast EV Charging Station
E-pit, the fastest charging station for EVs in Korea, is capable of charging the IONIQ 5 within 18 minutes (from 10% to 80% of battery capacity). Hyundai has
also launched an ultra-fast charging service based on big data to provide customers with an innovative charging service experience. The service includes
the Charging Route Recommendation System, which guides customers to charging stations, the Digital Queue Service, which informs customers of the
expected charging time and order, and the Plug-and-Charge Technology, which offers customers a one-stop service from charging to payment. Going forwards
we will continue to ensure that EV users can enjoy the best charging service possible through continuous technological innovations and service improvements.
IONITY – EV Charging Infrastructure in Europe
To secure an EV charging infrastructure in the European market, Hyundai has made a strategic investment in IONITY, a European fast charging network for
EVs. As of 2021, it has more installed than 1,500 high-power (350 kW) ultra-fast chargers in Europe, with a plan to expand the number to 7,500 by 2025. As
Hyundai operates a combination of fast and slow charging infrastructures and various convenience facilities, its charging infrastructure is expected to be
used in diverse ways. Having established collaborative relationships with IONITY, Hyundai is expected to enjoy synergistic effects including increased sales
of the IONIQ 5 and the Genesis GV60, both of which have been well-received in the European market.
MOU with Shell to Expand Charging Infrastructure in the US
Hyundai has signed an MOU with Shell, a global energy company, for comprehensive cooperation in hydrogen, digital technologies, low carbon energy
solutions, and EV charging. Hyundai will leverage Shell’s approximately 45,000 gas stations in some 80 countries to expand our EV infrastructure. We are
also exploring ways to enhance charging convenience for Shell Recharge Solutions, Shell’s EV charging service, and the Genesis brand. Meanwhile, Hyundai
has set a goal of using 100% of renewable energy by 2045, and as part of the effort, we plan to adopt Shell’s renewable energy solutions.
E-pit Website (Korean)
Expanding Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Business
Since its mass-production of the world’s first FCEVs in 2013, Hyundai has led the passenger and commercial FCEV market based on the technology it
has accumulated. Furthermore, it has expanded the horizon of hydrogen applications by sharing its hydrogen fuel cell systems proven in the automotive
industry with other industries. We began to export fuel cells to GRZ Technologies, a Swiss hydrogen storage technology company, in 2020 while widely publicizing
the scalability and potential of hydrogen fuel cells through various pilot projects in non-automotive sectors such as hydrogen trams, forklifts, and power generation.
Collaborating for Hydrogen Technology
Hyundai is collaborating with various domestic and foreign organizations to develop hydrogen technology. Overseas, we have joined forces with Hazer
Group in Australia to develop technology for reducing CO
2
emissions generated in the process of hydrogen production, as well as introducing and
investing in liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology from Hydrogenious of Germany. In Korea, Hyundai participates in the H2 Business Summit to
accelerate cooperation in Korea’s hydrogen industry, and is building cooperative relations with local governments and public institutions. Going forward,
we will expand technological cooperation with various organizations while providing innovative hydrogen services to customers based on outstanding
technological competitiveness.
H Moving Station – a Mobile Hydrogen Charging Station
Under its hydrogen vision of “Hydrogen for Everyone, Everything, Everywhere,” Hyundai provides a mobile hydrogen charging service that allows
consumers to access hydrogen mobility easily by making the service available in areas where the hydrogen charging infrastructure has yet to be
established or where demand for charging is rapidly increasing. Hyundai’s mobile hydrogen charging station, “H Moving Station”, can store 80 kg
of
hydrogen per unit and charge up to 25 FCEVs per day with a charging pressure of 350 bar. Going forward, we will further strengthen hydrogen infrastructure
to make the H Moving Station service available to other types of hydrogen mobility, including heavy equipment and drones powered by hydrogen.
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In addition to leading the EV platform technology, it is increasing customer
convenience by expanding and building EV charging stations, and is
continuously expanding or building ultra-fast EV charging stations such as
the E-pit domestically, while strengthening cooperation overseas to expand
its charging infrastructure in European and American markets.
Hyundai’s competitiveness in hydrogen fuel cell system technologies is
recognized by global industry and government agencies, as Hyundai is
consolidating its position as a global first mover. To speed up the transition
to a hydrogen society where hydrogen serves as the key energy source,
Hyundai is striving to build the hydrogen infrastructure and reinforce cross-
industry collaboration.
Responding to Regulations on Average Fleet
CO
2
Emissions & Fuel Economy in Major Markets
Regulations on vehicle carbon emissions are being strengthened in major
markets such as the EU and the US. The EU has introduced a regulation
to reduce 55% of its CO
2
emissions of passenger cars compared to the
2021 level by 2030, while the US has introduced regulations requiring fuel
economy up to 40 miles per gallon by 2026.
Accordingly, in order to preemptively respond to regulations of major
markets, Hyundai is striving to achieve zero CO
2
emissions by improving the
fuel efficiency of ICEVs and by increasing the proportion of EVs. In addition
to main markets, we are paying special attention to the regulation of CO
2
emissions in emerging markets such as Brazil and India.
Regulations in the EU
The EU, the largest EV market in recent years, has enforced a strong
carbon reduction policy. The EU will reduce CO
2
emissions limit by
55% by 2030 compared to the 2021 level. Continuous tightening of the
regulations is also planned, including prohibition of the sale of new cars
with gasoline and diesel engines starting in 2035. CO
2
emission metrics
was also be changed to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle
Test Procedure (WLTP), an international standard which measures
emissions on real roads. In order to respond to such changes, significant
improvements in fuel economy are needed to be made.
Regulations in the US
The US aims to improve vehicle fuel efficiency by 40% and reduce carbon
emissions by 30% by 2026. To this end, it has announced that only cars that
satisfy a fuel efficiency rate of 40 miles per gallon will be sold starting with
models released in 2026. Currently, the fuel economy of vehicles sold in
the US is 24 miles per gallon on average. To meet the new fuel efficiency
regulation, automobile manufacturers are required to improve their fuel
efficiency by 8% in 2023 and 2024, respectively, and by 10% in 2026.
Regulations in China
China is implementing a “New Energy Vehicle Credit Scheme” whereby auto
makers are obligated to supply EVs. The scheme requires manufacturers
to accumulate credit by producing gasoline vehicles with lower emissions
than the national standards or by producing battery EVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs.
In addition, China has set the goal of increasing the share of new energy
vehicles (NEVs) as a proportion of total vehicle sales to 20% in 2025, 40% in
2030, and 50% in 2035, with the proportion of battery EVs (BEVs) exceeding
95% of NEVs by 2035.
Average Fuel Economy in the US
(Unit: mpg)
2018
2019
2020
2021
27.2
38.9
27.1
38.5
29.4
40.0
30.9
42.8
Passenger vehicle
Light truck
*
The average fuel economy performance in the US and China reflects the average fuel
economy performance of each car maker announced by the relevant government
agencies (NHTSA, Ministry of Industry and Information of China) each year.
*
2021 performance is not able to be compared with the performance of prior
years for the EU Commission changed the CO
2
emission standard from NEDC
to WLTP; and the regulatory value was also from 95g/km(2020) based on NEDC
to 112.5g/km(2021) based on WLTP according to the change of methodology.
**
The average CO
2
emissions of EU reflectthe average CO
2
emission performance
calculated/disclosed by the European Commission on the basis of vehicles
registered annually by the Commission; and the 2021 figure is an estimate
calculated by Hyundai based on its sales performance.
Average CO
2
Emissions in the EU
(Unit: g/km)
124.3
123.5
94.7
109.7
2018
2019
2020
2021
WLTP
NEDC
Average Fuel Economy in China
(Unit: L/100km)
2018
2019
2020
2021
5.61
6.00
6.28
6.15
*
2021 performance is not able to be compared with the performance of prior
years for the Chinese government changed the fuel economy certification
standard from NEDC to WLTP.
NEDC
WLTP
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Regulations in Korea
Since announcing Carbon Neutrality 2050, Korea has established carbon
regulations and policies comparable to those of advanced countries.
As the automobile CO
2
-related system of 2012 has been strengthened,
auto makers are required to reduce their vehicle emissions from 97 g/
km in 2020 to 89 g/km in 2025 and 70 g/km in 2030. Manufacturers
that breach the emission limit will receive a fine of KRW 50,000 per 1g.
Korea also aims to expand the supply of eco-friendly vehicles to 2.85
million units by 2025, while integrating 1,000 parts companies into the
country’s car industry of the future by 2030.
Expanding EV Lineups
To meet the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, Hyundai is
constantly expanding its lineup of eco-friendly vehicles. We are striving to
become a top player in the EV sector by introducing HEVs and PHEVs, as
well as EVs and FCEVs that do not emit any GHG emissions at all. In 2021, we
sold 422K EVs, accounting for 10.8% of our global vehicle sales. In particular,
we are leading global EV and FCEV markets, posting a 44% increase in sales
in 2021.
We plan to continue strengthening our EV lineup in 2022 by launching the
IONIQ 6 and GV70 EV. By 2030, we will be equipped with an EV lineup of 17
models, including 11 Hyundai models (3 passenger vehicles, 6 SUV models,
1 light commercial vehicle, 1 other type of vehicle) and 6 Genesis models (2
passenger vehicles, 4 SUV models). In this way we will secure our position
as a global EV powerhouse with the goal of selling 1.87 million EVs and
achieving a 7% EV vehicle market share by 2030.
HEV and PHEV
Hybrids (HEV) are highly eco-friendly vehicles with lower pollutant emissions
and higher fuel efficiency than vehicles powered by internal combustion
engines. Hyundai’s SONATA hybrid model, for example, boasts a carbon
emissions output of only 79 g/km (based on the Korean model), which is
39% less than its gasoline-powered model (131 g/km). We sell hybrid versions
of all our models, except for large SUVs and subcompacts. To reduce the
carbon emissions of SUVs, which emit more carbon than sedans, Hyundai
launched the KONA HEV model in 2019, followed by the TUCSON and SANTA
FE HEV models in 2020. In addition, we are expanding the PHEV lineup by
launching the IONIQ PHEV in 2016, Sonata PHEV in 2017, and the TUCSON
and SANTA FE PHEVs in 2021.
EV
An EV is an eco-friendly vehicle that does not emit GHG. Starting with the
launch of the IONIQ in 2016, Hyundai gains traction in developing EVs. In
2018, we launched the KONA EV, the first SUV EV ever released by a popular
brand, followed by the IONIQ 5, the first EV based on the E-GMP in 2021,
emerging as a leader in the global EV market. Meanwhile, the launch of EVs
from the Genesis brand, such as the G80 EV and GV60, is also in full scale. By
2030, we will expand EVs, with a particular focus on SUVs, while the Genesis
brand will achieve 100% electrification, taking a big step closer to the goal of
becoming carbon-neutral.
FCEV
Like EVs, FCEVs do not emit any pollutants including GHG, generating
only energy and water. As they can also remove ultrafine dust from the
atmosphere during operation, they are attracting attention as an eco-friendly
form of mobility for the future. Hyundai launched the TUCSON ix, the world’s
first FCEV in 2013, and the NEXO FCEV equipped with a next-generation fuel
cell system in 2018. The NEXO, which features a three-stage air purification
system, boasts performance comparable to that of an ICEV. It can travel 609
km on a single charge. In addition, we have been expanding our FCEV lineup
by launching the ELEC CITY FCEV, a hydrogen electric bus in 2020, and the
Xcient Fuel Cell, a hydrogen-powered electric truck, in 2022.
Other Eco-friendly Vehicles
Hyundai has also launched regional eco-friendly models that run on
bioethanol and compressed natural gas (CNG). In South America, we
launched the HB20, a hybrid fuel vehicle, to meet the demand for
bioethanol, while in India we introduced the Aura CNG model to respond to
the country’s growing demand for CNG. In 2021 alone, Hyundai sold 179,193
biofuel vehicles and 1,489 CNG vehicles.
Sales of Other Eco-friendly Vehicles
(Unit: Vehicles)
2019
2020
2021
Biofuel model
201,874
152,977
179,193
CNG model
3,005
1,352
1,489
Global Sales of Eco-friendly Vehicles
(Unit: 1,000 units)
2030
Goal to have 17 EV model lineups and sell 1.87 million EVs
2019
64
110
13
5
2020
98
136
18
7
2021
141
234
38
9
192
259
422
EV
HEV
PHEV
FCEV
EV – IONIQ
EV – GV60
FCEV – NEXO
HEV/PHEV – TUCSON
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Improving Fuel Economy
In addition to launching new models with improved fuel efficiency,
Hyundai makes continued efforts to improve the efficiency of its next-
generation powertrain (P/T) to respond to the increasingly stringent
regional regulations on fuel economy and carbon emissions, while also
reducing carbon emissions significantly. The fuel efficiency of Hyundai’s
third generation P/T has been improved by 10% on average compared
to the second generation, and we are continue developing lineups that
incorporate the technology. Although we are aiming for a 100% transition
to EV moving forward, at the same time, we are making concerted R&D
efforts to improve the P/T fuel economy of ICEVs, which still account for a
high proportion of sales, and to improve the fuel economy of the internal
combustion engines by reducing their weight and installing solar roofs,
while maximizing the fuel economy of each vehicle.
Technologies to Enhance Vehicle Fuel Economy
While making continuous efforts to improve the fuel economy of its
new ICEVs aimed at reducing product carbon emissions, Hyundai is
increasing R&D efforts to improve the overall fuel economy of per vehicle,
such as by reducing vehicle weight and air resistance. As a result, the
third-generation Genesis G80, released in 2020, boasts improved fuel
economy of more than 20% compared to the second-generation version,
which was achieved by engine downsizing and aerodynamic and driving
resistance improvements. The fourth-generation Genesis G90, launched
in 2021, boasts lower carbon emissions, down from 196 g to 184 g, on the
back of various technologies to improve fuel economy, despite increased
specifications and enhanced displacement of the main engine compared
to models of the previous generation. The latest model’s fuel economy
has been improved by 5.7% through engine efficiency advancement with
an ultra low loss diode (ULLD), friction load improvement with an air-
conditioner compressor, and transmission efficiency enhancement with
a torque converter with centrifugal pendulum absorber (CPA). Moreover,
we improved fuel efficiency by developing an integrated thermal
management system that controls the optimum engine temperature
under specific driving conditions, while reducing carbon emissions from
vehicles by reducing vehicle weight by 40 kg.
Solar Roof
Various forms of renewable energy that do not pollute the environment
or pose a risk of depletion are growing in importance as an alternative
to fossil fuels and nuclear energy. Solar (photovoltaic) power generation
is one of the most common types of renewable energy and is easily
available to the public.
Hyundai has applied solar power generation technology to reduce their
carbon emissions. Starting with the eighth-generation SONATA Hybrid,
allowing it to be driven about 1,300 km a year without producing any
carbon emissions, solar roof has been applied to EVs such as the IONIQ
5 and the G80. In particular, the IONIQ 5 can obtain sufficient electricity
to drive 1,500 km per year via its solar roof. Hyundai is striving to raise
the density levels of solar cells and boost their performance to make the
technology more viable. We will continue make efforts to further reduce
vehicle carbon emissions by using more renewable energy.
Improve Fuel Economy on the Road (Off-cycle Test)
Hyundai conducts fuel economy tests in accordance with the legal
standards in order to obtain certifications in Korea as well as in our major
export markets including North America, Europe, China, and India. However,
a gap occurs with each certification value in terms of actual road driving
conditions due to various external factors such as weather and road
congestion, as well as internal factors including gear shifting, vehicle weight,
and air conditioning conditions. Hyundai therefore conducts off-cycle tests
related to fuel economy (CO
2
emissions) with various driving profiles applied,
as well as correlation analysis with the official results.
Hyundai always provides reliable fuel economy data in collaboration with
third-party organizations. In the US, we present reliable fuel economy data
through comparison with third-party data from EPA, J.D. Power and CR
(Consumer Reports) among others. In Europe, which has the strongest
regulations on carbon emissions, we are striving to bolster the credibility of
fuel economy tests by comparing them with data from agencies such as
Green NCAP, Auto Bild, and Spritmonitor.
We receive regular (weekly or monthly) inspections of fuel efficiency and
emission measurement facilities by external authorized organizations
(KOLOAS, KATECH, etc.), and aim to further raise the reliability of results by
conducting fuel economy tests with various national research institutes.
The department in charge of on/off cycle comparison reports the results of
comparative analysis to the executive in charge of powertrain R&D at least
once a year.
IONIQ 5 with a solar roof
G80 EV with a solar roof
G90 engine with improved fuel economy, durability, and acceleration
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Carbon Reduction at Business Sites
Hyundai fully supports the direction and goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, recognizes the roles and
responsibilities in reducing global GHG emissions as a business, and carries out various activities to contribute to achieving
the goals. While continuing energy reduction activities, such as the introduction of high-efficiency facilities and process
improvements at all business sites, we aim to realize eco-friendly manufacturing based on the transition to renewable
energy sources including solar energy. We will collaborate with the Group affiliates to achieve the goal of 100% renewable
energy at all our business sites across the globe by 2045, ahead of the 2050 deadline recommended by the RE100 (The
Climate Group).
Direction of Carbon Reduction at Business Sites
Energy Efficiency in Production Processes
Hyundai makes various efforts to increase energy efficiency in production
processes and realize carbon neutrality by 2045. To this end, we are
increasing the use of renewable energy and introducing high-efficiency
motors and inverters in addition to utilization of hydrogen energy. We will
replace the fossil fuels and electric energy used in manufacturing process
with renewable energy while improving efficiency in painting process, which
uses LNG as main fuel, by introducing high-efficiency equipment, recycling
waste heat, and improving production processes.
Sites with the Energy Management System Certificate (ISO 50001)
Site
Certificate validation date
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company
(BHMC)
Jan. 26, 2025 (Renhe/Yangzhen Plants)
Dec. 12, 2024 (Changzhou Plant)
Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
Oct. 04, 2024
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi
(HAOS, Turkey)
Jul. 16, 2024
Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage
To achieve carbon neutrality, we should stop using fossil energy in
automobile manufacturing processes. However, it will take years to
complete transition to next-generation deoxygenation energy, carbon
capture utilization & storage (CCUS), a new technology that captures and
processes CO
2
emitted by fossil energy combustion, is gathering traction as
a potential carbon-neutral tool during the transition period.
Hyundai has been developing CCUS technology to capture carbon
emitted by LNG in manufacturing processes, given that a large amount
of the fuel is used despite its relatively low carbon emissions among
fossil fuels. To prepare for the commercialization of the CCUS technology
for not only automobile business but other types of business as well,
the Namyang R&D Center is conducting empirical research on CCUS
in addition to monitoring the market continuously and pursuing the
relevant technology development.
RE100 Roadmap
In July 2021, Hyundai Motor Company, along with other Group affiliates
including Kia, Hyundai MOBIS and Hyundai WIA, declared the joining of the
RE100, which advocates a 100% transition to renewable energy. Having been
admitted into the global initiative in April 2022, Hyundai now aims to achieve
100% renewable energy transition by 2045, ahead of the RE100’s target year,
2050.
Hyundai will gradually increase the use of renewable energy by 2045, taking
into account t the renewable energy supply and demand environment as
well as the government policies and regulations by country, such as the
Czech Republic, where there is greater availability of renewable energy
sources, India and the US. We will also apply optimal solutions for each plant,
such as installing solar panels on the roofs of production plants, purchasing
renewable energy certificates, and signing a power purchase agreement
(PPA) with an external renewable energy generator.
RE100 Implementation Plan
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) converted 100% of electricity
consumed at its plant into renewable energy through the Guarantee of
Origin (GO) scheme in 2022. Hyundai Motor India (HMI) installed a 10 MW
solar panel on the roof of its plant in 2021 while pursuing 100% renewable
energy by 2025 through photovoltaic power generation and PPAs. Starting
with the US market in 2025, most of Hyundai’s overseas business sites in
Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey and other countries are set to achieve their RE100
targets by 2030.
In Korea, Hyundai is supplying electricity to the external grid by installing
solar panels on the roofs of its production plants under joint investment
and rooftop lease agreements with a large public power company. We will
standardize the installation of solar panels in new buildings and plants while
pursuing a phased expansion of renewable energy through PPAs. We are also
carrying out a pilot project to connect with photovoltaic power generation
by installing an energy storage device (ESS) that recycles waste batteries.
Hyundai will boost the carbon emission reduction activities of its business
sites by developing technology that optimizes energy use in digital
technology-based production processes utilizing AI and big data, while
taking the lead in achieving RE100 by 2045.
Jul. 2021
Declared the joining of
RE100
Apr. 2022
Received the approval
to join RE100
2030
Aim to achieve 50%
electricity transition to
renewable energy
2040
Aim to achieve 90%
electricity transition to
renewable energy
2045
Aim to achieve 100%
electricity transition to
renewable energy
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Carbon Reduction Activities at Business Sites
Carbon Reduction Activities in Korea
Ulsan Plant
Following the completion of a 9 MW photovoltaic power generation facility
in the parking lot of its driving test site in 2020, the Ulsan Plant will start
construction of a 15 MW second-stage photovoltaic power generation
facility in the Seongnae parking lot for finished vehicles in 2022. To reduce
its GHG emissions, the plant reduces power consumption by replacing
high-efficiency pumps, configuring motor power saving circuits in engine
factories, and applying inverters, while reducing gas consumption by
extending the electro-deposition oven preheating zone, etc.
Asan Plant
The Asan Plant is concentrating on reducing energy consumption during
equipment waiting times. In the finished vehicle part, it applies an inverter to
the driving part of the hamming press facility during the car body process,
conserving energy during not only waiting times but also brief standby
times for the change of vehicle models. In the engine process, the plant has
reduced energy use by building a power-saving circuit into all the processing
equipment, while also contributing to reducing carbon emissions by setting
and implementing aging facility replacement plan.
Carbon Reduction Activities in Overseas Subsidiaries
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC)
BHMC has improved the operations of its production facilities to reduce
down-time while continuing to reduce standby power in its production
facilities. It has reduced GHG emissions by optimizing facility operations,
including suspending the supply of steam to the paint shop when the
external temperature rises, except in winter.
Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB)
HMB regularly checks for energy loss factors while making various
improvement efforts such as the introduction of an optimized compressed
air supply system. It strives to reduce GHG emissions by continuously
promoting energy conservation through the introduction of high-efficiency
facilities and the replacement with LED lights.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC)
HMMC has improved its energy efficiency by installing the EcoSmart VEC
system based on a gas monitoring system at its paint shop. It has conserved
energy by controlling the supply of compressed air and replacing the lighting
with LED lights. In 2022, HMMC converted 100% of electricity consumed at
its plant into renewable energy through GO.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)
HMMA minimizes energy waste by using automatic cooling/heating
monitoring systems that maintain the appropriate temperature, and has
reduced GHG emissions by increasing energy efficiency through the
installation of high-efficiency common utility facilities.
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS)
To conserve energy, HAOS in Turkey has made improvements to various
processes including the reduction of compressed air consumption and
the minimization of welding processes, while introducing the latest
equipment such as high-efficiency inverters. In particular, it has minimized
the unnecessary consumption of power in the paint shop at weekends and
when the plant is not in operation.
Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
HMI operates its plant with electricity from renewable energy sources
supplied through PPAs, thereby meeting about 35.5% of its total electricity
consumption. Other than purchasing renewable energy from outside, HMI
installed a 10 MW photovoltaic power generation facility in addition to
existing 0.69 MW photovoltaic power generation facility in 2021.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR)
HMMR is replacing the lighting at its business sites with high-efficiency
LED lights. By the end of 2021, it had replaced 100% of office lighting and
about 50% of its plant lighting, with the rest to be replaced by 2025. HMMR
has reduced GHG emissions by saving energy during holiday shutdowns by
upgrading its compressed air supply system.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI)
Since April 2021, HMMI has been running a 3.2 MW photovoltaic power
generation facility for its manufacturing plant following a pilot operation. It is
now in the process of registering carbon credits with the CDM
1)
Secretariat
of Indonesia.
1)
Clean Development Mechanism: One of the reduction mechanisms stipulated in the
Kyoto Protocol to allow emission-reduction projects in developing countries to earn
certified emission reduction credits
Jeonju Plant
The Jeonju Plant has introduced high-efficiency equipment to reduce
GHG emissions, and has replaced its production system with an eco-
friendly system. It has applied an inverter to the supply/exhaust system to
block unnecessary energy use, and is replacing old refrigerators with high-
efficiency ones. The plant has also reduced LNG consumption by introducing
the waterfall washing method, which lowers the water temperature, to the
truck paint shop.
R&D Centers and Other Business Sites (incl. Delivery Centers & Branches)
Hyundai’s R&D centers reuse recovered waste heat and steam for boilers,
and reduce GHG emissions by using waste heat generated during waste
treatment. We are currently operating a 562 kW photovoltaic power
generation facility and plan to install an additional 3 MW facility after
consultation on the location. Hyundai’s R&D centers as well as delivery
centers and service centers have improved their energy efficiency by
replacing aging facilities, while our own sales branches have reduced their
GHG emissions by turning off lights during lunchtime. The headquarters has
reduced electricity use by 135 kWh per month by installing LED lights on the
world clock and the world map installed in the lobby on the 1st floor of the
West Building.
A photovoltaic power generation facility in the parking lot
of the Ulsan Plant’s driving test site
A photovoltaic power generation facility in HMI
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Life Cycle Carbon Reduction
Governments around the world are tightening carbon emission regulations in line with the accelerating global efforts to
respond to climate change. Automobiles are considered the main culprit of air pollution and thus the automotive industry
is being asked to conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) as part of the governments’ environmental regulations. After
establishing an assessment process, Hyundai conducted LCAs on the Kona EV in 2020 and four other vehicle models in 2021.
We will analyze environmental impacts of each sector in order to continuously identify areas of improvement and make
them better to minimize environmental impacts.
Life Cycle Assessment
Hyundai conducts LCAs to assess the environmental impact of each
vehicle's life cycle, from the acquisition of raw materials and manufacturing
to use, end-of-life treatment, and recycling. We conduct LCAs in accordance
with the international standards (ISO 14040 & 14044) for vehicles produced
in domestic plants for the Korean and European markets. In 2021, we
conducted Full-LCAs for each of the core products of EV, HEV and ICE, and
Simplified-LCAs for the core product of FCEV. As the result, we completed
LCAs for 14.4% of total vehicles sold.
LCA Methodology
When conducting LCAs, Hyundai follows the Environmental Product
Declaration of Ministry of Environment (Korea) and applies the CML (Centrum
vookr Milieukunde Leiden) methodology to appraise its performance in the
following six categories – global warming potential (GWP), abiotic depletion
potential (ADP), acidification potential (AP), eutrophication potential (EP),
ozone depletion potential (ODP), and photochemical oxide creation potential
(POCP). In addition to these six impact categories, we conduct LCAs on
human toxicity and water depletion for the European market.
Expanding Implementation of LCAs
Based on the EV LCA process established in 2020, Hyundai was certified
in 2021 by TÜV Rheinland of Germany that its LCA of the IONIQ 5, an EV
subject to the E-GMP appraisal, was properly performed according to the
ISO standards. In 2021, we expanded the assessment targets and established
the LCA process for ICEVs and HEVs, based on which we completed the
LCAs of the TUSCON gasoline and hybrid models. In 2022, we will develop
an LCA process aligned with those of suppliers as a way to advance the
assuagement system.
LCA Results
The LCA results show that of all the assessed models, TUCSON Gasoline
emits the largest amount of GHGs in its entire life cycle and use stage, while
EVs produce a relatively low level of emissions during use. Furthermore, it
has been confirmed that the largest amount of emissions is produced in the
operation stage of all assessed models, followed by the pre-manufacturing
stage and the manufacturing stage. The result also shows that EVs produce
more GHG than others in the pre-manufacturing stage, attributable to the
battery system.
LCA Results
Model
IONIQ 5
TUCSON Hybrid
TUCSON Gasoline
Life Cycle GHG
emissions
(gCO
2
-eq/km)
169.6
241.6
311.1
Utilization of LCA Results
Hyundai is using its LCA results as the basic data to identify the current status
of progress in achieving carbon neutrality targets. We also use the data as a
preemptive measure regarding the LCA legislation currently being promoted
in the EU. Based on the results, we conduct comprehensive analyses of the
environmental impacts of each stage and determines the efforts required to
improve the environmental performance of products. We are also striving to
develop new models with a minimal environmental impact by reflecting the
LCA results in new car development process, and have elaborated plans to
use them in the development of alternative raw materials and parts as well
as eco-friendly recycled materials.
Impacts Covered by LCAs
Ecological
consequences
Resource and
water use
Abiotic
Depletion
Human
health
Human
Toxicity
Photochemical
Ozone Formation
Water
Depletion
Eutrophication
Global
Warming
Acidification
Ozone
Depletion
Phase 1 (2020)
Inaugural LCA
Phase 2 (2021)
Expansion by PT type /
International certification of methodology
Expansion to hydrogen & commercial /
System advancement
EV
ICE/HEV
FCEV
KONA EV
IONIQ 5
TUCSON Gasoline / TUCSON Hybrid
NEXO
Fuel cell truck / Fuel cell bus
IONIQ 6
All Genesis models
Phase 3 (2022)
* Plan to conduct LCAs of all new models starting in 2022
1)
Including GHG emissions in the process of producing and distributing energy used
for vehicle use (Well-to-Tank)
KONA EV
IONIQ 5
G90
Global Warming Potential by Life Cycle
Pre-manufacturing
Transportation
Manufacturing
Distribution
Use
1)
End-of-life Treatment and Recycling
IONIQ 5
TUCSON Hybrid
TUCSON Gasoline
86.25%
11.32%
1.89%
27.78%
1.55%
70.44%
90.41%
7.68%
1.47%
(Unit: gCO
2
-eq/km)
169.6
241.6
311.1
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Roadmap for Supply Chain Carbon Neutrality
2022 Plan to Promote Carbon Reduction in the Supply Chain
Training for and raising awareness of suppliers
• CEOs: Host the Partnership Day for suppliers and introduce Hyundai’s carbon neutrality strategies
• Employees: Offer online ESG basic/intensive training courses (Global Partnership Center)
Operation of the Supplier Carbon Neutrality Council
• Convene the Supplier Carbon Neutrality Council on a regular quarterly basis
• Gather opinions on Hyundai’s carbon neutrality strategies and exchange opinions on major issues
Providing suppliers with the
carbon neutral guide for suppliers
• Present suppliers with an implementation guide to promote carbon neutrality
Include the establishment of an in-house management system, reduction of GHG emissions at business sites/
supply chain/logistics, and disclosure of emission information, etc.
Survey of suppliers’ GHG emissions
and energy consumption
• Survey GHG emissions and energy consumption by raw material suppliers, etc.
• Develop survey forms and broaden the suppliers subject to the survey
Review of suppliers’ reduction targets
and development of support programs
• Specify suppliers’ GHG emission reduction plans (criteria and targets).
• Develop supplier support programs (in connection with smart factory construction, etc.)
Carbon Neutrality in the Supply Chain and Logistics/
Carbon Neutrality in the Supply Chain
Hyundai is encouraging our supply chain’s 2045 carbon neutrality which
includes tier-1 auto-part suppliers. Estimated GHG emissions of our supply
chain are 18.36 million CO
2
-eq, which is about 18% of total GHG emissions
generated throughout the life cycle of Hyundai’s products. In the short term,
we plan to establish a supply chain carbon emissions monitoring system to
induce suppliers’ carbon neutrality, and in the long term, we plan to reduce
carbon emissions in the supply chain through applying low-carbon materials
and eco-design.
Action Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Supply Chain
In 2021, Hyundai established a basic action plan to support its suppliers’
efforts to reduce their carbon emissions based on the results of a survey of
their carbon emissions and reduction plans.
Carbon Reduction at the Logistics/Transportation Stage
Hyundai uses eco-friendly means of logistics and transportation including
the procurement of parts and raw materials, the storage of inventory and
work-in-process, and the sales and transportation of finished vehicles.
Hyundai GLOVIS, which is in charge of Hyundai’s major logistics and
transportation on consignment, has contributed to reducing the volume of
carbon emissions generated in Hyundai’s logistics/transportation processes
by improving the fuel economy of its freight vehicles and promoting a modal
shift toward more energy-efficient means of transportation. We intend to
promote a step-by-step modal shift to eco-friendly, low-carbon modes of
logistics/transportation, with a plan to switch 100% of company-owned
vehicles by 2030.
Creating Eco-friendly Logistics/Transportation Ecosystem
In order to reduce carbon emissions in the logistics/transportation service
ecosystem, Hyundai is developing an eco-friendly and autonomous
unmanned logistics/transportation business based on new technologies
such as EVs, FCEVs, urban air mobility, and robotics. In the first mile stage,
where cargo moves from a plant to a warehouse, we will use fuel cell trailers
suitable for long-distance driving, while using electric trucks for the middle
mile and last mile stages, from a warehouse to each base, leveraging our EV
strengths. In addition, we are expanding cooperation with the government
and industry to supply them with fuel cell trucks as a way to expand
electrification in the logistics/transportation sector.
Major Activities to Improve Energy Efficiency in Logistics/Transportation
Activities
Main content
Reduction of environmental pollution in ships
Voluntarily reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, diesel dust, and carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
in vehicle carriers
Eco driving of cargo trucks
Improve the fuel economy of cargo trucks by recording/analyzing instantaneous speed, brake signals,
acceleration, and mileage
Transition to eco-friendly transportation
Transition to coastal shipping with lower carbon emissions than land transport
MOUs to Supply Fuel Cell Trucks in Korea
To achieve the government’s goal of procuring 10,000 fuel cell trucks by 2030, the Ministry of
Environment (Korea) provides subsidies for the purchase of fuel cell trucks; the Ministry of Land
(Korea), Infrastructure and Transport offers fuel subsidies to reduce the operational burden of
fuel cell trucks; and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Korea) provides development and
demonstration support to improve the performance of the trucks, while logistics companies such
as Hyundai GLOVIS are preparing for full conversion to fuel cell trucks. Under the circumstances, we
plan to mass produce and distribute fuel cell trucks in earnest starting in the second half of 2022.
Other Types of Cooperation for the Supply of Fuel Cell Trucks
Partner
Content
Pyeongtaek City
Supply a total of 850 fuel cell trucks and buses to Pyeongtaek by 2030
POSCO
Begin supplying fuel cell trucks in 2025 and promote phased conversion
for 1,500 trucks at the steelworks
Hyundai Steel
Use fuel cell trucks to transport mobility parts for short/medium distances
Cooperation on energy transition
by major suppliers
Encourage carbon reduction in
the supply chain of key raw materials
Carbon neutrality achieved by
the supply chain
2019 (Base Year)
2030
2040
Apply low-carbon
raw materials
2045 (Target Year)
Carbon neutrality
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Transportation
In 2022, we offered them training to improve awareness of carbon reduction
and enhance working-level capabilities, while publishing and distributing an
implementation guide that they must follow to promote carbon neutrality. In
the second half of 2022, we plan to specify the carbon reduction criteria and
targets that will apply to suppliers and operate various support programs
to contribute to their carbon reduction efforts through the construction or
expansion of smart factories.
In particular, the results of the 2021 supplier carbon emission survey show
that tires, aluminum wheels and battery manufacturing industries have
a high intensity of carbon emissions, and the top 92 suppliers (more than
5,000 tonnes of carbon emissions based on our purchases) account for
approximately 75% of total supply chain emissions. We will induce them to
pursue carbon reduction while helping them to establish their own carbon
neutrality management system.
Establish supplier carbon
neutrality management system
Creating a Recycling Ecosystem
Based on awareness of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regarding the recovery and recycling of end-of-life vehicles,
Hyundai is committed to improving the recyclability of end-of-life vehicles and reducing environmental impact from end-of-life
vehicles. We comply with the end-of-life vehicle recovery and disposal regulations in countries where we sell our vehicles, while
also increasing collection, disposal and recycling rate of end-of-life vehicle, in cooperation with auto dismantling companies. To
this end, we have been strengthening design which taking recycling into consideration at the vehicle development stage, and
are shifting from a linear (production-consumption-disposal) to a circular (production-consumption-regeneration) business
system by evaluating and applying materials and parts from the perspective of recyclability.
Recycled Materials and Recycling Technologies
Designs for Recycling
Having recognized that expanding the use of recycled materials in an eco-
friendly way will play an important role in achieving carbon neutrality, the
company designs its new vehicles by taking into account the need to reduce
carbon and pollutant emissions and promote the circular use of materials
during the development stage. On the back of such design practices,
Hyundai vehicles are 85% recyclable, and the recyclability rate rises to 95% if
the recovery of thermal energy from waste disposal is included. In particular,
ferrous and non-ferrous materials, which account for approximately 70% of
our vehicle parts and materials, are mostly reused and recycled during the
scrap phase. Going forward, we will reinforce eco-friendly factors, including
natural and biomaterials as well as recycled materials, in the new car design
process and continuously enhance the environmental performance of non-
metals such as plastic, glass and rubber.
Increasing the Use of Recycled Materials/Natural Materials
and Biomaterials
Hyundai is leading the circular economy by focusing more on plastic
recycling. We are striving to improve the recycling rate of waste resources
generated by the existing end-of-life vehicle network, and we also operate
the Resource Circulation Council, launched in 2021 aimed
at seamless
implantation of related tasks. Recycled plastics recovered from scrap car parts
are no longer limited to wheel guards, undercover parts, battery trays and
fan shrouds, as work has now begun to expand recycling to include lamps,
exterior parts, and closure parts. In addition, we make continuous
efforts to
find ways to recycle waste resources as a means to securing a stable supply
chain for recycled plastics, while reviewing plastic recycling in various fields
such as marine and agricultural pollutants.
Circular Economy
“Re:Style” Upcycling Project
Hyundai constantly explores new uses for parts and materials with a low recycling rate, such as leather seats, glass, and airbags generated during the scrapping
process. Hyundai’s Re:Style project aims to spread upcycling through a unique collaboration between the worlds of fashion and automobiles. Through the
project, we introduced jumpsuits made of scrap leather seats, bags made of discarded car carpets and jewelry made with scrap glass, the proceeds of which
are donated to the British Fashion Council to promote eco-friendly fashion products. We will continue exploring ways to create new values for waste generated
in the process of scrapping cars, while taking the lead in promoting sustainability in all industries including automobiles and fashion.
Marine Ecosystem Restoration and Upcycling Project
In partnership with Healthy Seas, a marine conservation organization, Hyundai promotes marine pollution-related education while working to prevent
marine pollution and restore the marine ecosystem. We began our first action on Greek beaches, while planning to expand our efforts to other European
countries including Norway, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and France. Central to the restoration of marine ecosystems is the collection
of abandoned fishing nets by a team of volunteer divers. The collected fishing nets are processed into ECONYL®, a biodegradable material made of nylon
recovered from upcycled nets and cloths, and we are considering applying ECONYL® as a material for Hyundai vehicles.
“Re:Style” Upcycling Project
Marine Ecosystem Restoration and Upcycling Project
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The recently launched Genesis brand models, such as GV60, Electrified
GV70, and Electrified G80, use recycled and biomaterials as their interior
materials. Hyundai has processed yarn from recycled PET bottles into knitted
and suede fabrics and applied them to the head linings, pillar trims, sun
visors, package trays, and luggage trims of its GV60, Electrified GV70, and
Electrified G80 models.
In addition, we have processed bio-yarn mixed with wool and PET into
fabric and applied it to the seat covering of Electrified GV70, and applied
eco-friendly PU artificial leather containing bio-polyol derived from corn/
sugar cane to seat coverings and door trims of GV60. Going forward, we will
develop yarn from waste fishing nets into BCF fabrics for carpets and apply
them to the floor carpet of the 2023 Genesis G90.
We are also establishing a strategic cooperative relationship for the recycling
of plastics with leading companies in the chemical industry at home and
abroad, and hold technical meetings on a regular basis. Through such
processes, Hyundai specifies and clarifies technology roadmap for pursuing
a more efficient application of recyclates.
Hyundai continues to develop eco-friendly materials using various natural
resources and parts based on them. Leading example includes the
development of a TPO sheet for internal parts with a bio content of 20%
using non-food resources. It is a sheet suitable for automobile interior parts
created through a process of extracting, converting, and polymerizing
ethanol from sugar cane discarded during the production of sugar. We
also have developed eco-friendly PU artificial leather by manufacturing,
processing, and applying bio-polyol extracted from corn starch, as well
as an eco-friendly artificial leather that reduces carbon dioxide emissions
by 47% compared to petroleum-derived PU artificial leather. We continue
developing a bio-composite material using coffee grounds in order to
convey the images of premium Hyundai brands and their eco-friendliness
to consumers. In particular, bio-composite materials using Starbucks’ coffee
grounds have been expanded their scope to include parts development
stage. We are also developing eco-friendly parts by producing real wood
sheets from recycled wood, whiskey/oak barrels and newspapers, while
developing technologies to improve product marketability through the
application of upgraded interior parts.
Recovering and Recycling End-of-Life Vehicles
Establishing the End-of-Life Vehicle Resource Circulation System
In 2011, Hyundai signed an agreement with the Korean Ministry of
Environment to implement a pilot project to advance the recycling system
for end-of-life vehicles by justifying the adoption of EPR in the automobile
sector after introducing it to packaging materials and electronic products. As
part of this project, we provide vehicle dismantling manuals and necessary
training to scrap car companies, subsidize the recycling of materials that
are difficult to recycle, and support the eco-friendly disposal of waste
refrigerants contributing to climate and ecosystem change, as well as
continuously improving resource reuse and recycling rates at the end-of-life
vehicle stage in collaboration with scrap car recycling companies. In 2021,
such collaboration enabled us to recover about 195,000 tons of resources
at the end-of-life stage, with the recycling rate of end-of-life cars reaching
82.6% without including heat recovery and 92% when included. By the way,
Hyundai does not have a financial benefit from the end-of-life vehicles’ take
back programs.
Resources Recovered from End-of-Life Vehicles
(Unit: Tons)
2018
2019
2020
2021
Volume of annual recovery
262,775
261,971
209,754
195,370
Hyundai’s Principles for End-of-Life Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling
Virtuous Circulation System for Batteries
Recycling Second Life Batteries
Eco-friendly Business Based on Second-Life Batteries
Based on the battery life cycle, Hyundai is establishing an eco-friendly
battery circulation system that pursues sustainability through the recycling
and reuse of second life batteries. The battery life cycle consists of an eco-
friendly loop encompassing manufacturing to use, reuse of batteries after
use, extraction of materials from finally discarded batteries, and application
of the extracted materials to battery manufacturing. We launched a TFT in
2022 to establish a group-wide cooperative system throughout the battery
life cycle, while exploring green business models and promoting advanced
technology development.
Establishing the Second Life Battery Recovery System
In partnership with Hyundai GLOVIS, we are building up a global network
and transportation control system to collect and transport used batteries
discharged from various places including junkyards and dealers around the
world. Hyundai GLOVIS developed and acquired a patent for a dedicated
platform container that can transport hard-to-handle used batteries safely
and effectively, and is equipped with logistics processes and systems that meet
the complex and diverse regulations of various countries. We will use Hyundai
GLOVIS’ logistics know-how and network to complete the link between
recovery and front-to-back business throughout the battery life cycle.
ESS Business Based on Second-Life Batteries
Hyundai has been conducting pilot projects to reuse second-life EV batteries
for energy storage system (ESS). In December 2020, we became the first
company in Korea to obtain approval to give a special regulatory sandbox
demonstration of an energy storage device for reusing second life batteries.
Having built a 2 MWh ESS and a 300 kWh ESS, respectively, at our Ulsan
plant and the Gongju plant of OCI, our demonstration partner, we launched
solar power-linked commercial operations in January 2021. The Ulsan plant’s
pilot project showcases our eco-friendly renewable energy power plant
model, which combines a solar power plant on a temporary parking lot for
produced vehicles with an ESS that reuses second life batteries. In April
2022, in cooperation with the Korea Water Resources Corporation, we built
a new 400 kWh ESS in Busan Eco Delta Smart City, which will be used in
the P2P-based power transaction pilot project. Going forward, Hyundai’s
various ESS pilot projects based on second-life batteries will be transferred
to Hyundai GLOVIS, which is planning to convert into a full-fledged second-
life battery reuse business equipped with a unified pipeline ranging from a
recovery system to a reuse business.
Remanufacturing Business for After-Sales Service
The high-quality second-life batteries generated by our battery lifecycle
are linked to Hyundai MOBIS’ remanufacturing business according to
classification criteria of Hyundai MOBIS. Hyundai MOBIS has established a
collection system and a remanufacturing base that use the domestic and
global after-sales parts supply chains to remanufacture purchased/collected
second-life batteries into batteries for old vehicles, and provides an after-
sales service, thereby prolonging the service life of batteries.
Establishing a System to Extract and Recycle Valuable Metals from
Second-Life Batteries
Second-life batteries that cannot be remanufactured or recycled via
Hyundai’s battery circulation system are disassembled and sent to a recycling
business that extracts from them valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and
nickel. Hyundai is concentrating on securing technology that can recycle a
large amount of second-life batteries in preparation for an era in which a far
larger quantity of second-life batteries will be produced. In addition, we will
complete the circulation system of batteries by taking the initiative in linking
secured raw materials with battery manufacturing processes.
Eco-friendly End-of-Life Car Service
In response to customers’ desire for eco-friendly ways of scrapping vehicles,
Hyundai provides a one-stop service that assists its customers through the
vehicle recovery, dismantling, and recycling processes. When a customer
applies for the service at Hyundai’s website, we pick up the scrapping vehicle
at the time and place desired by the customer, after which the vehicle is sent
to an eco-friendly junkyard for eco-friendly dismantling and recycling.
Carry out the dismantling
process indoor
Store recovered parts and
materials indoor
Prevention of soil and water pollution
Recover liquid waste and A/C
refrigerant by type
Recycle recovered parts and
materials
Resource circulation, prevention of global warming
ESS
Industrial
applications
Reuse
Battery recovery
(car replacement/
scrapping)
Battery
remanufacturing
(vehicle
after-sales service)
Sales during
after-sales
service
Battery
diagnosis
Recycling
extracting raw
materials
Used battery
Life cycle extension and reuse
Malfunctioning battery
Repair to recover performance
Battery
manufacturing
(new production)
Resource
circulation
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Resources Usage in Business Sites
Corporations are largely responsible for the depletion of the world’s resources, and so is Hyundai as well. Due to climate
change and reckless business activities, resource shortages including water are getting worse day by day while environmental
issues such as air and water pollution are also causing great harm to the earth and all living things. In addition to these direct
environmental risks, companies face a variety of crises. The three R’s in resource – reduce, reuse and recycle – have become
more importance than ever in the face of raw material risks cause by war and inflation and increasingly stringent environmental
regulation to strengthen the circular economy. In response, Hyundai makes continuous efforts to use resources more efficiently
and responsibly through the three R’s.
Raw Materials Efficiency
Global inflation and rising uncertainty have led to rising raw material prices,
a factor that directly affects operating profits. Hyundai is therefore striving
to minimize the risks associated with raw materials by improving its raw
materials efficiency. We place particular emphasis on the efficiency of steel
that is easy to sort and recover in order to recycle it repeatedly. In 2021,
the Asan Plant cut down its iron consumption by 160 tons by reducing the
size of the blanks in the new Grandeur and 8th-generation Sonata models.
Meanwhile, HMMR is striving to recycle not only steel but also various
other materials to improve its raw materials efficiency. In 2021, HMMR not
only recycled 28,044 tons of scrap iron, but also 11,021 tons of cartons and
3,837 tons of plastics, while HMB saved 138 tons of scrap iron and 27 tons
of other materials during the year mainly attributable to efforts made at its
pressing plant.
Water Reuse
As the global water shortage caused by climate change intensifies, a number
of risks associated with water resources have already emerged. The World
Resource Institute has warned that seventeen countries, including India and
Iran, where about one quarter of the world’s population lives, are at risk of
running out of water resources.
Zero Waste
In the automobile production process, not only iron and aluminum but also
various other kinds of waste materials are generated. Hyundai recycles most
of the metals it uses, such as iron and aluminum, and also recycles waste
paint, waste thinner, packaging materials and sludge as much as possible.
In 2021, we recycled 91.5% of all waste materials generated at our business
sites, while treating difficult-to-recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly
way. We are also increasing the amount of recycling by promoting the
recycling of waste that was previously incinerated or landfilled.
In 2021, the Asan Plant recycled coated waste furniture generated from the
renovation of its offices and dining halls rather than incinerating them, while
the Jeonju Plant is working to recycle waste foundry sand rather than landfill
it. In China, the Beijing Plant has reduced its final waste production by 180
tons by changing the method of drying paint chips generated by its paint
shop. HMB has raised its waste recycling rate by implementing the Zero
Landfill Campaign since 2018. To achieve the goal, it has also continuously
monitored its use of chemicals to reduce the amount of sludge while
recycling paint shop packages and construction waste.
Reducing Pollutants
In order to respond to air and water pollution preemptively, Hyundai is
applying stricter in-house management standards than the legal standards
of the countries in which its business sites are located. We are expanding the
use of water-soluble paints to reduce the amount of air pollutants, especially
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), while reducing air pollutant emissions
by strengthening the monitoring of environmental prevention facilities, such
as regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) for oven exhaust gas treatment,
improving dust collection efficiency, and replacing aging exhaust facilities.
Meanwhile, for the effective management of water resources, an issue to
which Hyundai’s local communities pay keen attention, we are striving
to improve water quality environment and ecosystem by setting water
pollutant management and reduction goals for each business site.
Although it is difficult for the Ulsan Plant to check the amount of wastewater
it transports in real time due to its vast size (approx. 6 million square meters),
it is seeking to minimize its water pollution by operating a monitoring system
based on the flow meters installed on its wastewater pipeline, which is 89
kilometers long.
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In response, Hyundai aims to identify water risks that may affect its business
operations, increase water reuse, and improve its water resource efficiency.
We have not yet suffered any water shortage, nevertheless HMB has built
four groundwater pumping stations to prepare for water shortages. The
Asan Plant in Korea, HAOS in Turkey, and HMI are taking the leading role in
increasing water reuse rate.
HMI and the Asan Plant have established a zero liquid discharge system to
reuse 100% of the water they use, and the former actively responds to the risk
of water shortage due to the severe water scarcity in Chennai where HMI’s
plant is located. HMI, which began building reservoirs within its premises in
2019, can now store a total of 335,000 tons of water at six reservoirs as of the
first half of 2021. It has also linked all the drainage canals within its premises
to collect as much water as possible when it rains. Having installed a super-
large pump capable of pumping 4,000 tons per hour in the low-lying area
of Plant 1, HMI has increased the maximum precipitation that it can collect
from about 500 tons to 1,000-1,500 tons per millimeter of rainfall. HAOS
recycles 42% of its water.
In addition, HMB and HMMR reuse pure water and washing water in their
painting factories, while HMMC has increased its water reuse through
continuous campaigns and inspections.
The Jeonju Plant has minimized its air pollutant emissions by investing
KRW 1.5 billion in air quality control facilities in 2021. It installed an activated
carbon dust collector to remove air pollutants generated during the
painting repair process, while improving air pollutant removal efficiency by
replacing the filling inside the scrubber in the injection/melting line at the
materials plant.
Input and Output at Business Sites
2019
2020
2021
Resource Inputs
Energy consumption (MWh)
7,680,491
6,791,668
6,169,739
Energy consumption per vehicle
produced (MWh/vehicle)
1.71
1.82
1.59
Water consumption (Tons)
11,770,200
10,307,878
9,275,209
Water consumption per vehicle
produced (Tons/vehicle)
2.63
2.75
2.44
Raw materials (steel and aluminum)
consumption (Tons)
1,070,595
1,031,112
1,138,929
Raw materials (steel and aluminum)
consumption per vehicle produced
(Tons/vehicle)
0.242
0.276
0.293
Outputs
Waste discharge (Tons)
633,300
498,318
538,772
Waste discharge per vehicle produced
(Tons/vehicle)
0.143
0.133
0.138
GHG emissions (Scope 1/2, tCO
2
e)
2,705,383
2,396,316
2,384,204
GHG emissions per vehicle produced
(Scope 1/2, tCO
2
e/vehicle)
0.603
0.642
0.616
Air pollutant emissions (Tons)
1,404
936
1,211
Air pollutant emissions per vehicle
produced (kg/vehicle)
0.317
0.251
0.311
Water pollutant emissions (kg)
435,473
289,487
296,321
Water pollutant emissions per vehicle
produced (kg/vehicle)
0.098
0.078
0.076
VOC
1)
emissions (Tons)
10,944
11,047
10,756
VOC emissions per vehicle produced
(kg/vehicle)
2.47
2.65
2.76
1)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds
Management of Harmful Substances
Hyundai is committed to minimizing and strictly managing all harmful substances used in its products or generated by its
worksites. To this end, we classify harmful substances not only in our products but also in production plants and take the
appropriate measures according to the domestic laws and international standards. In December 2002, we established our
own management standards for harmful substances (four major heavy metals), and since then we have been responding
preemptively to the rules and regulations on harmful substances such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the
Chemicals Control Act of Korea and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) of the EU
to protect the health and safety of all our stakeholders, including customers and employees, and to minimize adverse effects on
the local ecosystem.
Management Process of Harmful Substances
Hyundai classifies and manages harmful substances in three stages –
prohibition of use, limited use, strengthened management – according to
international standards and initiatives. Substances classified as “prohibition
of use” are banned from use as high-risk regulated substances for which
substitutes must be found, while substances falling into the category of
“limited use” can only be used for purposes specified in the exception article,
and those falling into the category of “strengthened management” can only
be used under constant monitoring and systematic management.
Although we strive to minimize harmful substances under internal standards,
it is difficult to completely block harmful substances from products because
automobiles consist of many thousands of parts. We therefore require
the same management standards for harmful substances to be observed
throughout our supply chain in order to ensure that the products that
are delivered to us do not contain any regulated substances. Since 2004,
Hyundai has applied the International Material Data System (IMDS), jointly
operated by global automobile manufacturers, to systematically manage
information on harmful substances in the materials and parts manufacturing
stages, among others. We also apply the Material Analysis Management
System (MAMS), developed in-house, to conduct risk assessments based on
information on parts collected from the development/design stage of a new
vehicle, thereby blocking the use of high-risk substances from the outset.
Moreover, in order to respond to newly regulated substances, we investigate
the inclusion of regulated substances during the new car development stage
based on the substance information registered with the IMDS. Hyundai also
preemptively checks information on substances that are liable to change
during the mass production processes through parts and material analysis
and inspections during regular supplier site inspections.
Status of Harmful Substances Management
Hyundai strives to prevent the risk of accidents by preemptively reviewing
newly announced harmful substances and finding and applying alternative
substances. Upon handling hazardous chemicals, we maintain a safe
working
environment by utilizing the integrated monitoring system of environmental
facilities to check for leakages of hazardous chemicals in real time.
Since 2003, we have been sharing information on domestic and international
harmful substance regulations and response requirements with our
suppliers, as well as strengthening suppliers’ management of harmful
substances, whenever necessary, by helping them to set up their own
systems of response to harmful substance regulations, in addition to running
annual IMDS user trainings to improve the consistency of IMDS data.
Response to Harmful Substances Regulations and Initiatives
Hyundai supports international regulations, standards, and initiatives
concerning harmful substances and manages harmful substances based on
them. We preemptively develop and use alternatives to harmful substances
whose prohibition is anticipated at home and abroad, while striving to ban the
use of high-risk substances ahead of the European ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles)
and REACH regulations, the leading regulations governing harmful substances.
Persistent organic pollutants (PFOAs) that are resistant to environmental
degradation accumulate in the body of animals and plants through the
food chain, causing disturbances in the immune system and damage to
the central nervous system, thereby adversely affecting the ecosystem and
human health. As the related regulations have recently been considered in
full swing, Hyundai has established the preemptive countermeasures. As for
perfluorinated compounds (PFAS), which will be banned in Europe, we will
take preemptive actions and replace them by the second half of 2025.
Management Standards for Four Major Heavy Metals
Starting in the European market in July 2003, Hyundai has gradually
banned the use of the four major heavy metals – lead, cadmium, hexavalent
chromium, mercury – which may accumulate in the human body and
cause heavy metal poisoning. In addition, we prohibit the use of high-risk
substances such as brominated flame retardants. Hyundai manages such
harmful substances in accordance with the harmful substance management
standards established in December 2002.
Strengthening the Management of Harmful Substances
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Social
Hyundai values and respects all its stakeholders and,
most notably, spares no effort in supporting its employees
and suppliers, who play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable
growth, so that they can unlock their full potential.
In the meantime, we pursue constant innovation with
the aim of providing differentiated value to our customers,
our raison d’être, while scaling positive impact for
local communities on the basis of win-win partnerships.
3.1
Employees
3.2
Suppliers
3.3
Customers
3.4
Social Contribution
Winner of the “Brilliant Kids Motor Show” which depicts the future mobility imagined by children
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Strategic HR Management
Hyundai’s HR management is focused on responding preemptively to major ongoing changes in the market environment, such
as the transition to electrification and competition over autonomous driving, and thus promotes HR management activities
enhancing the new growth engines in cutting-edge areas such as PBV, AAM, and robotics. While operating a recruitment system
that can secure talents with the skills and capabilities necessary for its “mobility innovation” and “great transformation into
new growth engines,” Hyundai quantitatively analyzes information obtained from its evaluations of employees’ performance,
competency identification, organizational engagement, and social relationships in order to establish a mid- to long-term
HR management plan based on the comprehensive analysis of data. At the same time, we provide our employees with new
opportunities for personal growth by operating a learning support system that empowers them to develop their unique
competencies and career paths on their own initiative.
Employees
Talent Recruitment and Retention
Direction of Talent Recruitment and Retention
Hyundai is fulfilling its social responsibility of creating jobs even amid
a business environment in which uncertainty is increasing due to the
global spread of COVID-19, disruptions in the supply of major parts, and
the paradigm shift of the automobile industry towards future mobility.
In 2021, we hired some 2,000 general and research positions, about
twice as many as in 2019 prior to the global pandemic. Most notably, in
the midst of youth unemployment that is emerging as a serious social
problem in Korea, Hyundai is contributing to the creation of jobs for
youth by hiring young people (aged 19-34) for about 88% of all its new
general and research posts. Furthermore, we are striving to improve the
quality of recruitment by reorganizing recruitment process, expanding
quantitative recruitment initiatives, launching a new internal IT system
and website, enhancing the skills of our HR personnel, and developing
a new recruit training program tailored to the recruitment environment
and preferences of young people.
Job Rotation System
While securing external talents at the right time, Hyundai promotes job
rotation so that existing employees can demonstrate their capabilities in
the right place. Based on the needs of its departments and the aspirations
of its employees, Hyundai implements job rotation for such purposes as
promoting a positive workplace culture, improving employees’ productivity,
and developing corporate capabilities and technologies. We facilitate the job
rotation system as a way to reduce cost and time required to hire and train
new employees, while also providing existing personnel with opportunities
to develop their managerial skills by experiencing various tasks.
Year-round Recruitment System
Hyundai became the first company in Korea to abolish the long-standing
annual recruitment system, to hire people as and when necessary. For the
past two years, it has had a positive impact on the country’s recruitment
market. First, the company no longer has to recruit people based on its
rigid recruitment standards. By hiring people as needed, Hyundai has
been able to be more flexible to changes in its business. Second, the new
policy is drawing attention as a way to respond preemptively to changes
in the current labor market led by Millennials and Generation Z. The young
generations, who tend to place more importance on their own career and
personal life, account for a significant portion of the company’s employees.
Unlike the former annual recruitment system, whereby the company hired
people from the employer’s perspective at a fixed time of the year, the new
recruitment system allows people to apply for the right jobs at any time, and
is consequently expected to meet the demands of the future labor market.
Employee Referral Process
HR Department
Recruitment ads
Hiring process
Employing finalists
Potential hires
Application registration
Recommending
employees
PR for potential hires
Writing recommendations
Incentives awarded
Non-face-to-face Recruitment Process
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai has been invigorating
the mobile and online recruitment process. The company has built the
infrastructure and procedures required to conduct the entire recruitment
process online, including the review of job application documents and the
conduct of job interviews. Contrary to initial concerns about the mobile and
online recruitment process, the new system has reduced applicants’ costs
and saved the company’s time by enabling efficient and timely recruitment
of talented applicants. Going forward, we will expand the non-face-to-
face recruitment process, except in cases where face-to-face interaction is
essential due to the nature of the tasks involved.
Employee Referral System
Hyundai operates an employee referral system in order to secure
outstanding talents in the area of strategic technologies including R&D,
electrification, AAM, robotics, and software. This system enables the
company to verify the job expertise of recommended, experienced
candidates, while allowing the latter to settle in and adapt to the organization
easily thanks to their relationship with the employees who recommend
them. In order to invigorate the system, the company is widening the
recommending employees’ access to its recruitment process to the extent
that fairness is not compromised, while offering them incentives related to
the recruitment of the persons recommended by them.
Hyundai’s Talent Recruitment Strategies
Establish a pipeline to discover excellent talents in the field of future
strategic technology and timely recruit them
Operate a regular recruitment system centered on the types of job expertise
required on-site and promote continuous improvement of the system
Run various internship programs such as H-Experience in order to
discover excellent talents at home and abroad
Implement a recommendation system to recruit experienced
personnel through employees’ social relationships
Expand the mobile and online recruitment process to increase
the efficiency of recruitment-related tasks and costs
Non-face-to-face recruitment
Employee referral system
Recruitment website
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“H-Experience” to Nurture Talents
As a representative Korean company, Hyundai is faithfully fulfilling its social
responsibility of nurturing young talents by expanding its internship program,
which provides young people with opportunities to gain experience in
various jobs. We run the H-Experience internship program for college
students as a part of our efforts to provide them with job opportunities and
secure outstanding talents in advance. In 2021, we expanded the program
by 250% compared to the previous year, and accordingly the number of
jobseekers whom we have hired through the internship program has also
increased. In addition, in 2021, we continued to run the Global H-Experience
internship program, which we launched in 2020 in a drive to discover global
talents among students at home and abroad and build networks with them.
During the year, Hyundai launched the ASEAN H-Experience internship
program for young people from ASEAN countries, which are growing as a
strategic region for the company, in an effort to further expand the diversity
of its internship program. As such, the program has successfully extended
internship opportunities to young people from the ASEAN region who are
preparing for employment opportunities in Korea. We are also making
continuous efforts to nurture future talents through various channels,
including industry-academia cooperation with major partner schools, in
addition to running the internship programs.
2022 Hyundai Mechatronics Traineeship
Hyundai hires interns to perform data-based, high-level diagnostics and
maintenance work as well as checking functions at its head office and
service centers nationwide. Through the Service High-Tech Internship
Program, it offers full-time contracts to interns who perform well. The
internship program will enable the company to nurture talents who can
handle not only regular automobile maintenance but also high-level
maintenance tasks such as data-based analytics and accident prevention.
Systematic Recruitment System and Process
Since shifting to the year-round recruitment system in 2019, Hyundai has
promoted a full-scale reorganization of its recruitment process in a bid to
respond to large-scale hiring needs. In addition, starting from 2022, we will
completely reorganize our recruitment website and recruitment system
in line with ongoing changes in the recruitment environment in order to
operate a data-based, consistent recruitment process, while seeking to
provide a more intuitive and convenient recruitment experience to internal
and external customers.
As we changed to field-led year-round recruitment, relevant departments
have increased their participation in the recruitment process. Accordingly,
we have set a Recruit Support Center in place at each of large-scale
business sites to improve the quality of recruitment process by enhancing
professionalism in the hiring process. Meanwhile, to ensure fairness in
recruitment process, Hyundai has begun operating a selection process
in which various decision makers from the business and HR departments
participate, whereby the multifaceted strengths of talents are identified
through a complex evaluation process designed to verify their excellence
and suitability.
In addition, we conduct regular internal audits to continuously improve
recruitment process and enhance transparency, while constantly
raising employees’ awareness about the importance of fair recruitment.
Going forward, we will develop a recruitment inspection checklist for a
sophisticated system designed to self-check fairness in our recruitment
process, while continuing to secure transparency by extending the period
and expanding the scope of internal audits.
Strategic Workforce Planning
2022 Hyundai Mechatronics Traineeship
2021 Global H-Experience
Measuring Employee Performance
Hyundai monitors and checks its employees to determine whether
they are carrying out their work according to key performance
indicators (KPIs) established in advance and whether they are
achieving their individual performance goals. The company considers
it a criterion for outstanding talents to receive positive feedback on
their performance from superiors and colleagues, and to exceed their
individual performance goals over an extended period of time.
Identifying Skill Gaps
Hyundai sets essential competency requirements for each position
and
determines to what extent each of its individual employees must meet
those requirements. For employees in leadership positions, the company
categorizes them into five types, namely, “strategic”, “nurturing”,
“responsible”, “pushing”, and “collaborative”, and measures their abilities
in their respective category so as to identify outstanding leaders.
Employee Retention
Hyundai conducts an annual organizational culture assessment of its
employees to determine whether there is any improvement that needs
to be made in its HR and welfare systems to prevent the departure of
outstanding talents. When it is anticipated that an employee intends
to leave the organization, the company identifies the reason for the
person’s departure and promptly takes measures.
Network Analysis
Hyundai derives solutions to collaboration problems by analyzing
relationships between departments. It quantitatively analyzes the frequency
and duration of collaboration to identify inter-departmental relationships
and manages any isolated or marginalized department accordingly. To
this end, we operate and manage a database that specifically records
problems that occur during inter-departmental collaboration.
Competitive Intelligence
Hyundai identifies the anticipated competitive situation due to its
entry into new business areas, and, based on the results, defines the
capabilities and technologies required to overcome any difficulties.
When implementing irregular recruitment, employee referral, or intern-
to-full-time conversion, the company places priority on selecting
candidates equipped with its pre-defined competencies and skills.
Recruiting & Hiring
Hyundai identifies outstanding talents by analyzing the profiles of
talents who have shown interest in the company’s recruitment,
participated in the hiring process, or been referred by its employees.
Further, the company operates a differentiated and diversified
recruitment process to secure global talents, including holding briefing
sessions for overseas master's and doctoral students.
Hyundai Talent Analysis
Opportunity
Use
• Use the results of the
talent analysis in the
core competency
analysis of the
company’s manpower,
recruitment process,
portfolio of HR planning,
recruitment strategy,
etc.
Outcome
• Increase collaboration
between departments
through
organizational
network analysis
• Conduct organizational
culture assessment and
make improvements
to analyze potential
reasons for leaving
the organization
and establish
countermeasures, etc.
• Introduce various
methods of talent
analysis to secure
excellent human
resources and
analyze their relative
competitiveness
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Cultivating Customer-centric Leaders
At Hyundai, leaders always put the interests of customers first when making
decisions. They are also committed to building a desirable ecosystem where
humans and nature can coexist in a bid to create a better future for the
upcoming generations who will be our potential customers. To empower our
leaders to fulfill their roles and responsibilities, we help them to internalize all
the capabilities required to not only excel in their respective fields but also
to respond quickly to the rapidly changing business environment company-
wide. Hyundai strives to lay the foundation for changes in its leaders’
behaviors to result in changes in their organizations and members as well.
Job and Leadership Training in 2021
(Unit: Hours)
Classification
Job
Leadership
Total
Training hours
1)
26,804
2,271
29,075
No. of courses
2)
(Learning Lounge)
3,670
(19 categories)
931
(3 categories)
4,601
1)
Total operating hours for each course (Not total hours based on number of participants)
2)
Number of courses offered on “Leaning Lounge”, available for all employees
Constant Feedback from/to Team Leaders
New Growth System
“What learning solution will be
the best for me?”
“How to share my work skills?”
Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Learning curation
• Internal/external
program
• Learning maps
Knowledge sharing
activities
In-house instructors
Creating and sharing
contents
“Growth activities are accumulated
as data and reflected
in performance evaluation!”
Using growth results
Growth data
• Learning
experiences
• Knowledge-sharing
experiences
Use by HR
Department
• Evaluation/
promotion/career
development
Setting a growth plan
“What’s the career path to
become an expert?”
“What capacity-building should I need?”
Growth guide → Career planning
Capacity assessment →
Capacity improvement plan
[Members] Feedback on progress and outcome per task
[Leaders] Reviews/feedback opinions (Recommended at least once a month)
View-T
Establish
goals / Set up
tasks to be
performed
Evaluation
• Make comprehensive judgement about not only work performance but also members’ efforts and work progress
• Check support necessities through timely feedback during work progress, and acknowledge and encourage
team members to do their best
Leaders
• Register and convey everything about work planning, work progress, support requests, restrictions, and results
Team members
Share and give feedbacks on work performance whenever needed throughout the year between leader and team members
• Outcomes of sharing and feedback are used for personnel evaluation
How to use it?
• Leaders and team members
Targets
Performance Evaluation System
For the efficient management of employees’ performance, Hyundai
conducts MBO performance evaluations using individual objective
standards as well as the multi-faceted evaluation and the ranking evaluation.
The MBO performance evaluation concerns general and research staff.
However, as those who are excluded from the appraisal also prepare
personal goals, and feedback is given on their performance, all employees of
Hyundai are ultimately subject to the MBO-based performance evaluation.
Multidimensional Performance Appraisal
(Comparative Evaluation Included)
Hyundai conducts the multi-faceted evaluation in two stages – the
Leadership Surround View and Peer Surround View. In 2021, we conducted a
multi-faceted evaluation of 95.5% of our employees (executives and general
and research staff), and in 2022 we have 100% of our employees conduct
comparative analysis of peers in the same position, thus helping them
ensure objective self-evaluation.
24/7 Feedback (View-T)
On the “HR Lounge (HR support system) – View-T” page, leaders and team
members can freely share performance- and growth-related contents
and exchange feedback 24/7. Team members can appeal the results of the
evaluation of their work performance at any time, while leaders can provide
feedback on their members’ performance at any time without having to face
them. They are also free to communicate whenever the need arises for the
purpose of sharing information and ideas or providing feedback.
Performance-based Compensation
Fair Evaluation and Compensation System
To inspire its employees to always do their best, Hyundai operates an equal
and fair compensation system regardless of their gender or nationality. It has
established a compensation system in which fair compensation is granted
through various kinds of employee evaluation, such as the multi-faceted,
MBO, relative, and regular evaluation, while improving its personnel system
to ensure that its employees’ performance improvements can be reflected in
their personal compensation.
Compensation System Aligned with Performance
Hyundai strives to ensure that all of its employees receive fair compensation
based on their performance. In particular, we have introduced an absolute
evaluation system that compensates for the shortcomings of the existing
relative evaluation method, and then reorganized our compensation system
so that variable pay items can be fairly determined according to individual
work performance. In addition, we inspire our employees to work harder by
sharing any excess profits from business performance with them each year.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Hyundai implements the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for all its
employees to improve their social and economic status, facilitate close labor-
management cooperation, and increase corporate productivity. Following
the granting of 665,870 shares in 2020, the company offered 441,671 shares
to its employees in 2021. By 2021 we had granted a total of 1,929,983 shares,
equivalent to 0.9% of total shares, to our employees through the ESOP.
Directions of Talent Development
Creating a Culture of Growth
Hyundai has been creating a self-directed learning culture and environment
in which its employees and diverse organizations can develop their
capabilities and contribute to improving the company’s performance
and long-term values. The company motivates its employees to actively
participate in self-improvement activities by connecting their performance
in this regard to its HR processes based on their individual self-growth data,
while engaging in close communication with its employees and leaders
through various communication channels so as to spread the culture of
personal growth company-wide. Also launched is the “Strategic Learning
Lab” whereby we strengthen company-wide connectivity and support the
formation and maintenance of networks among employees.
Improving Infrastructure for Growth
To empower its employees with a culture of self-directed learning, Hyundai
has established a growth platform and an all-year-round, all-employees
targeted learning system (education platform) “Learning Lounge”, and
continues to improve them. We provide our employees with customized
curation through new contents that our employees can access all year round
according to their individual learning needs. Going forward, we will introduce
a next-generation learning platform, where our employees can share not
only learning content but also their learning experiences and knowledge, in
order to further promote our employees’ self-directed learning.
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Securing Professional Competencies
R&D E-Conference (R&D Technology Forum x Group Conference)
Since 1993, Hyundai has held the annual academic conference with the
goal of “securing future competitiveness” by switching to a platform
centered on the “virtuous cycle of knowledge” (production → accumulation
→ reproduction), which enables its researchers’ research outcomes to be
internalized by transforming their thesis into knowledge-sharing content.
Since 2008, participation in this system has been expanded to all Hyundai
Group companies including Hyundai research institutes based overseas.
From October to November 2021, Hyundai held a technology forum and an
academic conference concurrently under the name of “R&D Technology
Forum x Group Conference”. Through the event, we were able to present an
integrated perspective on the current status of our research activities at the
departmental level and the future direction of R&D on major technologies
in the industry. Unlike the previous operation centered on research and
general staff, the 2021 event was co-hosted by the Research Lab and
Academic Conference Division, thereby enabling the personnel of the
Hyundai Motor Group to not only present their thesis, but also to attend the
conference and share their insights into their respective technologies with
other participants. During the Conference, some 299 papers in 19 areas were
presented and shared with 3,057 participants through real-time on-site and
video presentations. Additionally, 99 papers published in video format were
uploaded to the “Learning Lounge”, an employee education platform, for five
weeks and shared with 3,365 employees.
We are planning to expand and reorganize the academic conference to focus
on core technologies based on our R&D strategy, starting in 2020, and will
also set the -offline hybrid operation process which was successful in 2021.
Car Master Training Program
In order to enhance its essential competencies as a global automobile
manufacturer, Hyundai implements a car master training program. Currently,
99.7% of its employees are participating in this sales-related training program
based around video contents. The training consists in enhancing employees’
professionalism (electrification, luxury cars), cultivating their basic product
knowledge (training on new vehicles, etc.), and strengthening customer care
(CS, CRM). Trainees have the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge
related to vehicles and to further enhance their customer service skills. As a
result, Hyundai received higher evaluation scores in the 2021 KCSI (Korean
Customer Satisfaction Index, recognized for its long history and public trust),
and was selected as the No. 1 company in the customer satisfaction category
of the passenger car sector for the 28th consecutive year.
R&D Project-based Joint Research Programs
Hyundai has been operating a joint research program in conjunction with
leading research institutes at home and abroad to develop future-oriented
R&D technologies since 2012. Every year, 20 senior-level researchers
participate in the joint research program and apply the fruits of their research
to the company’s mass-produced vehicles and advanced technologies upon
their return to the company, thus playing a key role in helping the company
to secure competitiveness in core technologies. The joint research program
also promotes knowledge sharing to lay the foundations for internalizing
new technologies and enhancing the company’s R&D capabilities.
Results of R&D-based Joint Research in 2021
Classification
Number of times
Development of new technologies
13
Creation of solutions to on-site problems
9
Patents, research paper
19
Dissemination of research results
17
Training to Internalize Sustainability
As the international situation has become highly unstable due to the
ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine, companies are working
hard to introduce sustainable management as a way to reduce uncertainty.
To position itself at the forefront of this trend, Hyundai has prepared training
programs designed to internalize sustainability for its employees. In 2021,
it conducted training on human rights, safety, environmental protection,
and quality in addition to the regular job training for employees on their
duties and leadership skills, for a total of 37,055 hours. Going forward, we
will continue expanding the learning experience of its employees to ensure
that ESG becomes a key element – and not just a fad – in the company’s
transformation.
Key Achievements and Plans of Hyundai Motor Group Academic Conference
• 19 tech conferences were held from October to
November 2021 with the participation of 3,057 people
• 1,368 abstracts were submitted, and 299 papers were presented
• The conference will be expanded and reorganized in 2022
to shift the focus to be centered around core technologies
Human rights
Prevention of sexual harassment,
raising awareness of
the disabled, etc.
Safety
Factory safety,
safety managers’ duties, etc.
Environment
Environment-related job training,
eco-friendly vehicles,
fuel cells, etc.
Quality
Quality-related job training,
on-site quality management
competency improvement, etc.
Sustainability Training in 2021
(Unit: Hours)
Classification
Job
Leadership
Sustainability
Sub total
Total
Human rights
Safety
Environment
Quality
Training hours
26,804
2,271
49
4,676
1,250
2,005
7,980
37,055
* Total operating hours for each course (Not total hours based on number of participants)
Areas of Sustainability Training
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Great Workplace Culture
Hyundai aims to become a company where its employees can grow and feel proud of themselves and their role in the company.
To this end, we have set three work attitudes – Bold Moves, Positive Energy, Inner Qualities – as our organizational culture goals.
Furthermore, based on the opinions of employees, we have set “Hyundai’s way of working, CoC (Code of Conduct)” and strive
to internalize it company-wide by appointing a person to take charge of changes of the organizational culture and innovation for
each organization, working together with leaders. In the midst of the prolonged pandemic, Hyundai is providing full support to
create a comfortable work environment, thereby prioritizing its employees’ convenience and welfare. Hyundai is also working hard
to create an organizational culture that allows employees to immerse themselves in their work in an autonomous and proactive
atmosphere based on active communication with and respect for their fellow talents.
Improving Workplace Culture
Diagnosis of Organizational Culture
The high level of employee engagement is one of several factors that have a
big impact on the company's performance and talent growth. In September
2021, Hyundai conducted a culture survey consisting of 71 items in seven
areas – business, people, work, leadership, HR system, infrastructure and
organizational efficiency – in which 72.9% of all its employees, including
general, research and legal staff, participated. Hyundai plans to further improve
the level of employee engagement based on the results of the diagnosis.
Results of Culture Survey
(Unit: Points)
Programs to Change Organizational Culture
Hyundai is developing a variety of organizational culture programs to
improve its employees’ work engagement centered on “Hyundai’s Way
of Working, CoC”. Such efforts include activities designed to internalize
the way the organization works and to improve “inner qualities” (work/
product quality) in order to enhance the meaning of, and initiate voluntary
changes in, employees’ work. Hyundai is striving to create an organizational
culture in which all its employees can grow and feel pride in their work,
while those in charge of change and innovation in each department are
encouraged to play a central role in the effort. It has promoted substantial
change and innovation in its work processes through “IT infrastructure”
and “H-Work Stations” that have laid the foundations for an efficient work
environment. Moreover, Hyundai is not only creating a horizontal culture but
also an autonomous and active work atmosphere in which it promotes its
employees’ creativity and challenging spirit through communication, as well
as running campaigns that advocate upgrades of its organizational culture.
Internalizing “Hyundai’s Way of Working, CoC (Code of Conduct)”
Under the title of “Kill the Company”, Hyundai conducted a survey to all
employees on ways in which they can “save” the company, as opposed to
ways in which they can “kill the company”. The results of the survey have led
to the development of “Hyundai’s Way of Working, CoC”, based on which
various efforts are being made to have its employees voluntarily comply with
the CoC by promoting positive energy, responsibility and perseverance, and
new challenges and attempts. Such efforts include the production of videos
containing the commitments of its executives and staff, from the CEO to
new employees, as well as diverse programs designed to urge employees to
implement CoC in their work performance.
Applying Customer’s Perspective
Hyundai operates an experience-oriented program that allows its employees
to explore the company’s products and services from the customer's
perspective so that they can pursue perfection to a higher standard, feel
rewarded, and immerse themselves in their work performance. In 2021,
through a total of seven new vehicle quality verification sessions, Hyundai
employees from various sectors were invited to participate as test drivers
in the final quality inspection of new car models on the verge of mass
production, so that it could carefully review even the smallest details from
the customer's perspective and guarantee the quality of the products.
We also launched a program in which our researchers and customers are
asked to drive a car and discuss product quality and driving sensibility on
an insight trip, thus allowing our product development personnel to hear
voice of customers first-hand and gain inspiration and motivation for their
technology development.
2018
2019
2020
2021
50
100
0
61.7
64.0
66.6
68.5
Town Hall Meeting
Poster for Next Big Idea contest
Way of working, CoC
Accelerating Change and Innovation in Divisions
Hyundai promotes innovation of the organizational culture at each division
in two directions – a top-down method initiated by leaders and a bottom-up
method driven by team members. The company emphasizes the leadership
of top leaders through corporate culture sessions held at the monthly
management meetings in order to lead to actual changes of behavior. We
also monitor organizational culture issues through each division’s officer in
charge of change and innovation and implement solutions based on voice of
employees (VOE).
Building a Creative Work Environment
Hyundai makes continuous efforts to improve its work environment with
the aim of establishing a flexible working system. Starting with the trial run
of the smart open office system, in which employees select spaces where
they work, in 2019, we have since improved the efficiency of individual
workspaces and expanded collaboration spaces to increase employee
satisfaction. In 2020, while we were expanding the smart office system at
the Yangjae headquarters, non-face-to-face way of working expanded due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, we opened a total of eight “H-Work
Stations” in the Seoul and Gyeonggi region, while simultaneously replacing
employees’ personal computers with laptops, and creating a smart work
environment suitable for telecommuting through the groupware system
upgrade to increase the utilization of video conferencing and cloud services.
Adopting the Hybrid Work System
Hyundai intends to maintain remote working such as telecommuting and
H-Work stations even after the end of the COVID-19 crisis. To create an
organizational culture in which people work autonomously by immersing
themselves in “work rather than places”, we have conducted a remote
working campaign. In addition, we informed our employees of desirable
telecommuting etiquette, based on opinions collected through VOEs, in
order to form a consensus on adopting the Hybrid Work System. We also
encouraged our employees to use an IT tool for online meetings, enabling us
to maintain operational efficiency in the non-face-to-face environment.
Next Big Idea to Innovate Organizational Culture
Hyundai holds the Next Big IDEA contest twice a year as a way to encourage
its employees to create an innovative and challenging organizational
culture. In 2021, ideas related to eco-friendly technology for a sustainable
future, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting electric vehicle
deployment, stood out. In the second half of the same year, Hyundai’s
employees submitted 2,610 ideas, the largest number ever. The company
designated 19 of the proposals as “excellent ideas” and supported their
practical implementation by the relevant departments. In addition, we
launched a suggestions platform in 2021 to allow our employees to suggest
ideas and share various opinions anytime, anywhere. We have also enabled
them to initiate change through bottom-up activities such as the “Town Hall
Meeting”, which allows two-way communication, and the “Hyundai Bamboo
Forest”, an anonymous communication channel.
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Promoting Employee Diversity
As a global company, Hyundai implements a variety of programs designed to
guarantee employee diversity. To establish an equal and healthy workplace
culture, it conducts annual online education for all its employees to improve
their awareness of the disabled and of sexual harassment in the workplace,
respectively. In addition, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Center
offers a variety of training programs to foster a global mindset and respect for
diversity among employees, while the Global HR Team fosters global talents
and enhances their business capabilities through a global exchange program.
Employee Diversity Programs
Hyundai encourages the Employee Resource Group activities, in which
employees from diverse backgrounds gather to share their common interests
in diversity and inclusion through communication and cultural programs.
Participating employees can improve their internal teamwork and build external
links in order to engage in mentoring, cultural exchanges, and community
contributions based on their cultural diversity, in order to spread a positive
influence not only within the company but also in the surrounding communities.
Diversity Policy
Diversity Programs
Onboarding course for new
heads of overseas subsidiaries
(intercultural leadership workshop)
Discussing on the roles of subsidiary heads in building a healthy communication culture with members from diverse cultural backgrounds
Pre-deployment course for
overseas expatriates
Understanding cultural differences and identifying differences in the disposition of the country and appointed employees through GlobeSmart diagnosis
Basic course for team leaders
Creating an HR development culture based on the realization of individual strengths and understanding of employee diversity
Cross Cultural Seminar
Providing education courses to international employees on intercultural understanding and communication
Team dynamics workshops
Building an environment in which individuals’ diversity can be demonstrated as an organizational strength, and establishing a plan to embrace
employee diversity
Employee Resource Group
Women @ Hyundai
We create an inclusive environment that gives autonomy to female employees, customers, and suppliers’
employees. From the perspective of female employees, we provide the necessary support to improve Hyundai's brand awareness,
employee career development, and retention rate.
Female staff’s ERG
Hyundai @ Soul
Based on the diverse experiences of our employees, we discuss how to enhance the modern brand image within the Black and
African American communities. Hyundai management provides advice on how to develop cultural competencies from the
perspective of diversity.
Black and African American
staff’s ERGs
#BecauseAsian
We tap into the characteristics and perspectives of the Asian culture to develop strategies that can make Hyundai
a more successful company. We consider opportunities to leverage our employees' talents, skills, and networks.
We support Hyundai’s corporate promotions and community events.
Asian staff’s ERG
Amigos Unidos
We harness the cultural intelligence of our Latino community to generate ideas for innovative management.
We propose directions for Hyundai management from the perspective of Latino employees in the context of
the growing Latino community.
Hispanic and Latin
American staff’s ERGs
Young Leaders
By maximizing the strengths of millennials, we propose ideas, solutions, and improvements that can contribute to Hyundai’s
excellence and success while building the foundation for our employee’s individual career development and self-development.
Millennial staff’s ERGs
Equality
We provide opportunities for education, career development, networking and workplace collaboration to LGBTQ+
(sexual minorities) employees while creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We also exchange ideas to increase
Hyundai’s brand awareness within the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ staff’s ERG
Hyundai CARES
We strive to improve the working conditions of people with disabilities and raise awareness about disabilities.
We support employees with congenital or acquired disabilities, middle-aged employees with disabilities due to aging, and
employees with children who need special care.
Disabled staff’s ERG
Stars & Stripes
We maintain a forum attended by Hyundai employees, their spouses, their families, and supporters of U.S. veterans. We provide a
safe and inclusive space for participants to have conversations about common interests, identities, etc., with a sense of belonging.
Veteran’s ERG
Basic Principles of Employee Diversity
Employees
Hyundai prohibits discrimination based on gender,
race, ethnicity, nationality, cultural background,
age, personal gender/identity, differences in
political and religious beliefs, or disadvantages in
social status, etc. without any reasonable reason,
while offering its employees equal opportunities
in employment, promotion, education, wages and
welfare.
Products and services
Hyundai considers the diversity of its stakeholders,
including customers, in the design, production
and sales processes of its products and services.
It ensures that its values of diversity and inclusion
are not violated in marketing, branding or any other
forms of internal and external public relations.
Supply chain
Hyundai monitors diversity and inclusion issues
in its supply chain to ensure that its values are
not compromised, while helping its entire supply
chain and related individuals to gain access to fair
opportunities and treatment.
Local community
Hyundai does not violate or infringe upon the
history, culture, business practices, and other rights
and interests of local communities in the course of
its business operations, and strives to contribute
to promoting diversity and inclusion among its
stakeholders, including the members of its local
communities.
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In addition, the company has established the Collective Bargaining Council
and the Labor-Management Council in accordance with the relevant laws
and conscientiously engages in discussions to improve its employees’
working conditions and resolve their grievances, while striving to boost its
corporate competitiveness through the strong partnership it has formed
between labor and management. In order to work in unison to respond
to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, electrification, and the imminent
transformation of business practices, Hyundai has launched the Future
Change Response TFT and the Job Stability Committee, which are making
notable headway. We also continue making practical efforts to improve
the manufacturing competitiveness of our domestic plants in the areas of
quality and productivity in particular.
In 2018, in preparation for employment changes and labor-management
conflicts due to the 4th Industrial Revolution, we launched the first
advisory council for the Job Stability Committee consisting of five
experts. The Committee hosted forums, seminars, and training sessions
on various topics related to the future of the automotive industry. In
2020, Hyundai appointed seven advisors for the Committee, extending
their term into the 3rd Committee in 2021. Acting as mediators between
labor and management, the councilors scrutinize employment issues
associated with the paradigm shift in the automotive industry.
Labor Union Communication Overseas
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC) and China Hyundai Motor
Corporation (CHMC) have the Chinese Trade Unions, while Hyundai
Motor India (HMI), Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC),
and Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB) have labor unions. The company’s
subsidiaries, whose employees are members of labor unions, engage in
collective bargaining according to local labor laws in order to produce
an agreement that can satisfy the majority of employees through
mutually reasonable proposals and constructive discussions. Although
its subsidiaries in the US, Russia, and Turkey do not have labor unions,
they are striving to improve their compensation and welfare programs
through active communication with their employees.
Hyundai’s headquarter takes measures to improve its employees’
satisfaction company-wide based on the results of surveys and interviews
conducted with Hyundai employees worldwide. Each of Hyundai’s
overseas subsidiaries strives to resolve its employees’ grievances by
holding regular meetings between labor and management, operating
grievance consultation centers, and dispatching the management on
visits to business sites. As the COVID-19 situation continues and face-to-
face communication with employees is limited, each overseas subsidiary
remains committed to active communication through non-face-to-face
tools such as mobile apps.
Win-win Labor-management Culture
Labor Union Communication in Korea
Hyundai complies with the Constitution and the related laws in order to
guarantee basic rights such as workers’ right to independent association,
collective bargaining and collective action.
Welfare Benefit System
Operational Direction of the Welfare Benefit System
Hyundai guarantees its employees’ quality of life through various welfare
benefit programs. It strives to help them maintain a happy family life through
various measures designed to promote a work-life balance such as flexible
work hours, remote working, and paid leave for childbirth and childcare.
Employee Welfare Programs
Flexible work hours
• Allowing employees in general/research/legal/production sectors to determine their actual working hours on a monthly basis
• They can choose their working hours except for daily mandatory working hours (10 am to 4 pm) as long as they meet the monthly
required working hours
Remote working
• To protect employees during the pandemic, each business site implements its own telecommuting system
• Have been operating a remote working system (an optional hybrid work system including working from home or H-Work Stations)
since 2021 as a flexible working scheme for employees, beyond the initial purpose of preventing the spread of infectious diseases
Childcare
(Breastfeeding included)
• 120 minutes of paid breastfeeding time per day to female employees for a year after childbirth
In-house
daycare centers
• Offering married employees and the children of single-parent families access to in-house daycare centers
• Available at five locations: Headquarters, Ulsan Plant, Asan Plant, Jeonju Plant, and Namyang Technology Research Center
Child
Happiness Travel
• Providing hotel lodgings and meals within six months before and one year after a childbirth to employees and their spouses.
It includes up to two nights and three days at hotels approved by the company
Parental leave
• Providing up to two years of leave of absence (at least one year of paid leave) for each (adopted) child under the age of 8 or
a child in second grade to both male and female employees
• The 2-year leave of absence shall include reduced working hours for childcare and the period of maternity leave
Benefits such as Management performance pay, Welfare points, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan are provided even
during parental leave
Maternity leave
• Providing a 90-day maternity leave to female employees before and after childbirth (120 days for multiple pregnancies)
Reduced hours
during pregnancy
• Providing reduced working hours to pregnant employees (2 hours from the start of a shift or before the end of a shift, or 1 hour each from
the start of a shift and before the end of a shift) during the first trimester (within 12 weeks) or the last phase of pregnancy (over 36 weeks)
Reduced hours
during childcare
period
• Allowing employees with children of 8 years old or younger or a child in second grade to have reduced working hours for up to 2 years
per child (2 splits allowed in the first year and 1 split in the second)
• Three options available – 2 or 4 hours after the shift starts, 2 or 4 hours before the shift ends, or 2 hours each before and after the shift
starts and ends
Bereavement leave
• Offering a leave whose period is determined by the pregnancy period in case of miscarriage or stillbirth
Partner’s leave
• Offering up to 10 days of partner’s leave within 90 days of childbirth
Menstrual leave
• Offering a one-day menstrual leave per month to female employees
Family care leave
• Offering up to 90 days of family care leave per year to employees whose parents, children, spouses or spouses’ parents need care due to
illness, accident, or old age
Retirement Pension System
Hyundai has set a retirement pension system in place for all its employees
so that they can prepare for post-retirement life. The company provides
training on pension products to subscribers to help lay a stable foundation
for their post-retirement days while protecting their retirement pension by
accumulating a retirement pension reserve externally.
Retirement Planning
Hyundai runs a program to help its soon-to-be-retiring employees ease
into retirement. In 2021, we offered differentiated retirement planning
courses and specialized training programs to a total of 2,056 employees by
position and job group.
Retirement Pension Asset under Management
(Unit: KRW million)
Classification
As of 2021 year-end
As of 2020 year-end
Insurance products
5,840,100
5,436,225
Others
3,235
3,701
Total
5,843,335
5,439,926
Retirement Planning Courses
Targets
Managers or below
(Union members)
Senior
employees
Course
Future planning
56-60
Counseling
Basic course in
planning for life
after retirement
Intensive course
in planning for life
after retirement
Age
56-60
56-60
59
60
Participants
(2021)
1,152
173
396
335
Type
Lectures,
experiential
learning, etc.
Counseling
Lectures and
counseling
(online)
Lectures and
counseling
(online)
Curricula
Self-examination
for awareness
of changes and
happiness in old
age
Customized
education and
consulting
according to
retirement plans
One-on-one
customized
career
counseling
• Channing
perception
about retirement
and exploration
of careers/
interests
• Financial
diagnosis and
planning
• Career analysis
and decisions
according to
individuals’
desired paths
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• Recorded zero serious accidents at domestic business sites for
4 consecutive years (2017-2020)
• Protected employees’ health and minimized production loss with
preemptive response to COVID-19
- Ran the COVID-19 Situation Room, established a rapid response
system for production lines, and upgraded the access/visitor
management system
- Conducted preemptive quarantine and diagnostic tests in case of
suspected infection and joined forces with health authorities to
conduct prompt epidemiological investigations and quarantine
activities in response to a confirmed case
- Set thermal imaging cameras at entrances and dining halls and
CCTVs on shuttle buses
Industrial Health and Safety
Guided by its vision of “Progress for Humanity”, Hyundai puts top priority on safety in its business activities, aimed at realizing
its health and safety management policy of “providing a safe and healthy work environment to ensure the lasting value of life”.
To this end, we are doing our utmost to establish a safety culture and prevent serious industrial accidents by taking all necessary
health and safety measures preemptively, while each of our business sites operates a situation room to respond to the COVID-19
situation. In order not only to respond to COVID-19 but also to build a safer working environment, we upgraded aging facilities
and protective devices in the safety, firefighting, environment and health sectors, with an annual budget increase of 573%
compared to the previous year. We are also strengthening our health and safety management system through the management’s
reinforced safety leadership, while also upgrading on-site safety management system by conducting comprehensive safety
inspections in the first and second half of each year.
Strengthening Safety Leadership
Safety and Health Management System
In January 2022, Hyundai launched a general governance system for safety
management by appointing a Chief Safety Officer (CSO, Vice President Dong
Seock Lee). With the appointment of the CSO, it put the safety management
organization under the direct control of the CEO while expanding the
company’s safety-related budget.
With the safety managers of our business units, we set safety and health
priorities and action plans on the basis of regular discussions about health-
related issues and risks between the employees and managers of different
business units. Hyundai evaluates progress toward safety and health goals
in meetings between the industrial health and safety department staff and
the c
ompany’s management and BOD at least once a quarter. In addition, we
have established inspection and investigation procedures by industrial safety
and health experts about work-related injuries, diseases, and accidents while
establishing a company-wide safety and health management system.
In order
to establish an effective safety and health system, we conduct
performance
evaluations against industrial safety and health goals for those with safety-
related responsibilities such as line managers, as well as the top executives.
Preventing Serious Workplace Accidents
Hyundai strives to prevent serious industrial accidents by analyzing
major types of work with a high risk of serious accidents and establishing
appropriate safety management countermeasures and systems. During the
past decade, jamming and vehicle crashes were the most frequent types
of serious accidents at the company’s domestic manufacturing plants,
while irregular construction work on holidays had a higher rate of serious
accidents than ordinary work on weekdays. In response, as a way to secure
facility safety, Hyundai conducts regular mobile safety inspections based on
NFC technology, manages its risks continuously, and manages risk factors
thoroughly via the CCTVs installed in all its safety blind spots. We also have
installed human body detection sensors and alarms to ensure pedestrian
safety, thereby reducing the risk of accident due to workers’ carelessness
when operating vehicle-based loading and unloading machines such as
forklifts. In addition, we have developed and applied safety management
regulations for each stage from design to construction, bolstering the
management of irregular construction work carried out during holidays.
Preventing Serious Accidents at Suppliers
In order to help our suppliers to improve their level of safety management,
we support their safety training and run a reward system for suppliers with
outstanding safety records in holiday work. To make sure of its suppliers’
appropriate safety management, Hyundai has developed a supplier safety
management system which enables it to assess potential suppliers’ accident
prevention capabilities in advance and select qualified suppliers in the
first place. Hyundai has declared its commitment to safety management.
Its management conducts on-site inspections on processes with risks of
serious accidents. It continuously strives to prevent serious accidents by its
suppliers. In 2022, it is planning to dispatch experts in safety diagnosis to
its suppliers with records of serious accidents to share best practices of risk
management with them.
Management of Leading Indicators for Industrial Accidents
In order to reduce the total number of accidents, Hyundai has introduced
H-LWC (Hyundai-Lost Workday Case), a leading indicator for safety
management, rather than the existing accident rate-centered indicators. As
a result, it reduced the total number of accidents by 9% in 2021 compared
to 2019. In addition, as H-LWC data can be used as analytical data to predict
the occurrence of occupational accidents based on accumulated accident
data, we have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the three major types
of accidents (collision/falls/jamming) that occur at our workplaces and taken
customized countermeasures, thereby reducing not only the total number of
accidents but also the risks of serious accidents.
Ratio of Workplaces Certified for Occupational Health and Safety Systems (ISO 45001, etc.)
2019
99%
2020
100%
2021
100%
Goal for 2022
100%
Assessment of the Safety and Health Management Level
Hyundai developed the H-SAT (Hyundai Safety Assessment Tool) in 2019,
aimed at improving the level of health and safety management at all its
domestic business sites, and since then it has been conducting health
and safety assessment at all its domestic business sites. In terms of
evaluation items, we have made the system more effective by continuously
revising it to reflect new regulations in the safety, health, firefighting and
environmental sectors, being strengthened every year, as well as the new
obligations according to international trends. By aligning the evaluation
results with the KPIs of our domestic business sites and structuring them
to enhance the operability of on-site safety management, Hyundai has
enhanced the safety leadership of our management and the effectiveness of
on-site accident prevention efforts. In 2022, in order to encourage accident
preventing activities for safer workplace to be activated, we will redirect the
safety management evaluation system and KPIs management guides such
as “intensification of disaster reduction targets by more than 5% year-on-
year,” “realization of new shutdown accident indicators,” and “evaluation of
leaders’ safety and health responsibilities”.
Composition of H-SAT
Areas
Management System
Assessments
On-Site
Workplace Inspections
Safety
Safety meetings by
management, etc.
Robot protection
devices, etc.
Health
Management of
musculoskeletal
diseases, etc.
Ventilation
facilities, etc.
Firefighting
Emergency response
systems, etc.
Fire-prone areas, etc.
Environment
Environmental facilities
licensing, etc.
Air pollution prevention
facilities, etc.
Comprehensive Emergency Response Drills
In order to maintain the ability to respond quickly in the event of an
emergency, Hyundai conducts comprehensive emergency response drills
semi-annually in each plant whose employees are obligated to participate in
the drills. In 2021, we strived to minimize human and material damage due
to COVID-19 by maintaining our employees’ ability to respond to emergency
through non-face-to-face training and information sharing. In 2022, with the
COVID-19 regulations being eased, we will resume regular comprehensive
emergency response drills so that our employees can perform their duties
promptly in the event of emergency such as fire, explosion, earthquake,
or environmental accidents, while also establishing training evaluation
standards to continuously improve the level of its training programs and
secure the effectiveness of drills.
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Hyundai Motor Company Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Spreading the Culture of Health & Safety
Appling Safe Design Standards
Hyundai has established on-site safe design standards to induce employees
to engage in safe behaviors while seeking to apply them gradually. In the
second half of 2020, the company piloted safe design standards for on-
site passageways, leading to effectiveness in reducing accidents thanks to
their improved visibility. Since 2021, we have applied the standards to other
factory improvements in addition to their application to loading docks. The
company is planning to establish and apply standards for entry prohibition
signs to high-risk areas such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and
for material handling lift tables. We will make it mandatory to apply the
safe design standards to new plants, which is expected to help reduce
occupational accidents at those locations.
COVID-19 Response
Hyundai has operated the COVID-19 Situation Room 24/7 since the early
days of the pandemic, making every effort to prevent the risk of infection at
its domestic and international business sites. The Situation Room has been
monitoring the status of confirmed cases in the company’s workplaces
and has taken emergency quarantine measures such as testing, isolation
of contacts, and identification of symptomatic persons. In addition, we
are doing our utmost to create a healthy environment throughout our
workplaces by checking for fever on a one-to-one basis for both employees
and visitors, implementing daily quarantine measures including the use of
hand sanitizers and thermometers as well as operating thermal imaging
cameras at its workplaces. Hyundai has also followed the government’s
quarantine guidelines, such as social distancing and remote working, taking
business environment into consideration.
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders with New Technologies
Hyundai is piloting a wearable device that can prevent musculoskeletal
disorders in field workers. CEX, a chair-type wearable robot, assists knee
joints to help employees maintain a sitting posture, whereas VEX, a
wearable robot in the form of a suit, is equipped with a multi-link muscle
compensation device to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in employees
who work long periods of time looking up and lifting their arms. Since the
fourth quarter of 2020, we had field-tested 10 of wearable devices with
104 people working at 36 processes in seven domestic plants. Based on
the test results, we identified such issues as the need to reflect physical
diversity and lower the operational difficulty and weight of equipment. In
2021, we conducted additional tests and collaborated with Hyundai Rotem
to address the technical issues involved in wearable devices and now we
are accelerating the commercialization. Hyundai will continue
conducting
analyses of various types of equipment and data and make active investments
and improvements to prevent worker’s musculoskeletal disorders.
Safety and Health Activities by Business Site
Safety and Health Activities
To prevent serious accidents, Hyundai’s domestic plants conduct site-
oriented safety inspections and safety training. Notably, it strengthened
safety supervision on construction during holidays where accidents
occurred frequently and attained accident-free construction during holidays
in 2021 while carrying out a total of 3,646 installation projects during the
year. To prevent fire risks involved with the mass production of eco-friendly
vehicles, we conducted related fire safety inspections in the second half
of 2021. We identified 101 areas of improvement by inspecting not only
production plants, but also research institutes, maintenance shops, and eco-
friendly vehicle facilities, which was followed by the categorization into three
groups – management improvement, physical improvement, and process
improvement. Going forward, we will make sequential improvements
according to the mass production stage involved.
Meanwhile, we have continued training related to occupational health and
safety. Despite difficulties due to COVID-19, we conducted online education
for supervisors and special safety training for all employees with specially
produced training videos on the prevention of serious accidents. In 2021,
Hyundai also developed a non-face-to-face mobile safety education
system that can be actively used in a pandemic situation. In 2022, we are
planning to pilot VR training content and VR Experience Center to raise
awareness of occupational accidents in the most vivid way. Meanwhile,
Hyundai has continued to promote a smoke-free clean factory campaign
launched in 2016, including the installation of smoking booths and smoking
bells inside plants, the operation of in-house smoking cessation clinics
and external non-smoking camps, guidance in smoking areas, and the
promotion of smoke-free clean factories. We also conduct inspections of
work environment at all our workplaces twice a year to identify any harmful
factors such as noise and hazardous chemicals in a bid to monitor and
constantly improve our work environment.
Safety and Health Training (Advanced Safety Training Curriculum)
Hyundai produced an “Advanced Safety Training Curriculum” so that all its
employees can easily take safety and health training courses through an
online platform. The online video training consists of 36 courses (6 intensive
and 30 microlearning courses) dealing with safety rules, occupational
accidents and serious accidents, among others. We have also produced VR
safety education contents and built experiential training facilities so that our
employees can gain more knowledge and experience about safety.
Safety and Health Training
Classification
Target
Training
Hours
Mandatory
safety
training
New hire training
New hires (some
1,200 persons/year)
8 hours
and more
Special training
Those subject to
special training
(39 types)
16 hours
and more
Regular
training
All
employees
On-site employees
(some 28,000 persons)
6 hours
and more
per quarter
Supervisors
On-site supervisors
(some 1,300 persons)
16 hours
and more
per year
Training on
operational changes
Workers other than
daily workers whose
duty is changed
2 hours
and more
Competency/
specialized
training
Specialized training
Productive
maintenance/
logistics staff, senior
staff, etc.
(some 3,350 persons)
About
8 hours a
day
Competency-based
training
Safety managers,
safety promoters,
etc.
(some 400 persons)
Up to
2 nights
and 3 days
Psychological
safety
counseling
Psychological
counseling and
training
Employees,
employee families,
suppliers, etc.
(some 1,470 persons)
About
1 hour each
* Based on Ulsan Plantc
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Ulsan Plant
The Ulsan Plant has conducted competency/specialized training beyond
legal requirements in addition to psychological safety counseling. It
provides specialized 8-hour-a-day training in five areas such as productive
maintenance and traffic safety to approximately 3,350 employees in the
productive maintenance and logistics departments in addition to five job
competency training courses including essence/advanced training for about
400 people including safety managers and safety promoters.
Asan Plant
In September 2021, the Asan Plant signed an MOU with 30 suppliers,
the Cheonan branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the
Chungnam Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health
Agency to create an industrial accident-free automobile parts manufacturing
industry. In order to eradicate industrial accidents, the Asan Plant provided
safety diagnosis consulting services for its suppliers and held a seminar
on preventing industrial accidents in the parts manufacturing industry in
December 2021 and shared the results of its safety inspections.
Jeonju Plant
In the first half of 2021, the Jeonju Plant conducted a special safety
inspection in preparation for the thawing period. It identified on-site risk
factors such as cracks in external walls or oil barriers during the thawing
period while taking improvement measures such as cleaning drains and
repairing road asphalt immediately.
Investigation procedures and step-by-step actions in case of a safety accident
Step
Secure a Statement
Process Confirmation
Photo Shoot
Cause Analysis
Take Measures
Action
Securing the statement of
the first eyewitness
Check the process and
listen to the cause of the
accident
Entire process and accident
reenactment photography
Root cause analysis of
accidents
Apply the most appropriate
countermeasure after
establishing several
countermeasures
* Behavioral instructions for an accident investigation: In the event of an accident, follow the steps above and do not omit a step or rush through the steps
**
Prevent missing information by conducting an accident investigation that is based on the “5 Ws and 1 H”, and start from large causes and then move onto small causes
(top down approach)
Human Rights Management
Hyundai supports and complies with international human rights and labor standards and guidelines, such as the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Core Conventions of the
International Labor Organization, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. It fulfills its social responsibilities through human
rights management across its business while communicating and striving for human rights not only for its employees, but
also for its stakeholders such as business partners and customers. Based on these efforts, we have enacted the Human Rights
Charter and disclose our human rights risk assessment and human rights management implementation status in a bid to
protect and promote the human rights of our employees and stakeholders.
Introduction of Human Rights Management
Human Rights Charter
Hyundai amended its Human Rights Charter in June 2021 to actively
implement human rights management by preventing human rights
violations and mitigating related risks in its business operations. The
amended version contains Hyundai’s commitments to preventing forced
labor or child labor, respecting freedom of association and collective
bargaining rights, and prohibiting discrimination. The Charter applies to all
employees (including part-time workers) of Hyundai at all our domestic
and overseas manufacturing plants and sales companies, subsidiaries
and sub-subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Hyundai employees follow the
Charter when dealing with suppliers and sales/service organizations while
all its stakeholders in business relationships are encouraged to respect the
Charter as well.
Hyundai strictly prohibits discrimination and workplace harassment under
Articles 1 and 2 of its Human Rights Charter, and responds to confirmed
violations according to the principle of zero tolerance. In addition, we
conduct diversity education for all employees assigned to overseas posts
and include it in basic training for team leaders and onboarding courses
for those appointed as heads of overseas subsidiaries. We also run various
training programs designed to raise our employees’ awareness of diversity,
such as cross-cultural seminars and team dynamics workshops.
Policy on Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment
In June 2022, Hyundai enacted the Hyundai Motor Company Policy on
Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment to prevent discrimination and
harassment while conducting business and ensure that all its employees
receive equal treatment without discrimination at all times.
Management Principles for Discrimination and Harassment Risk
(Reporting) Hyundai has established a reporting channel available 24/7 to
eliminate discrimination and harassment and ensures the whistleblower
confidentiality all the way from reporting to investigation and disciplinary actions.
(Training and diffusion) Hyundai aims to establish an organizational culture
based on mutual respect and dignity by providing its employees with
education on discrimination and harassment. Through the education, the
company promotes a culture of mutual respect among employees and
enables them to follow established procedures to deal with any occurrence
of a violation.
(Principle of zero tolerance) Hyundai addresses acts of discrimination or
harassment with the principle of zero tolerance lest any such incident reoccurs.
(Corrective and disciplinary action) Hyundai takes appropriate corrective
and disciplinary actions for any kind of discrimination, harassment, or other
unlawful infringement in its workplaces, depending on the severity of the
situation involved.
Measures to Mitigate Discrimination and Harassment Risk
Hyundai manages risks of discrimination and harassment through its
management processes. It conducts incident investigations received
through its reporting channels, while constantly ensuring that no
discrimination or harassment incidents occur.
Promoting Human Rights
In order to expand human rights management to all stakeholders
including employees, Hyundai is diversifying its human rights curricula
and accelerating the expansion of the cause. To promote employee
understanding and awareness of human rights, we conduct human rights
management training in addition to the sexual harassment prevention
education that is mandatory by law. Through the training, we reveal our
human rights management directions and action plans while encouraging our
employees to report risks of human rights violations found in their workplaces.
We share information on our Human Rights Charter and action plans,
human rights risk assessment procedures and results, etc. not only within
the company, but also with our suppliers, sales and service organizations,
and other business partners. Our Human Charter is available at our corporate
website for everyone, and our employees can access to the company’s human
rights policies and other related information through the intranet (HR Lounge).
Discrimination and Harassment Management Processes
Receiving report
On/offline reporting channel
Investigating
HR division at each business site
(When confirmed) Disciplinary actions, etc.
HR-related committee
Hyundai Motor Company Human Rights Charter
Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy
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Results of Human Rights Risk Assessment
Unit
2021
Hyundai
business sites
Ratio of business sites where
human rights impact assessment
was conducted
90.4%
Ratio of business sites with risks
8.3%
Ratio of mitigation/improvement
measures taken
100%
Tier-1 suppliers
Ratio of business sites where human rights
impact assessment was conducted
20%
Ratio of business sites with risks
5%
Ratio of mitigation/improvement
measures taken
100%
Human Rights Management System
Selecting Human Rights Risk Assessment Targets
Human Rights Risk Assessment Targets
Hyundai has selected its employees as well as its suppliers and joint
ventures as targets of human rights risk assessment, developed indexes and
conducted diagnosis about its major human rights violation risks during
business activities.
Human Rights Risk Management Process
Human Rights Risk Assessment Results and Improvement
Measures
Hyundai will pay attention to areas identified through the risk assessment as
“potential risk” and will strive to improve them. As part of the efforts, having
recognized that there was a lack of awareness-raising activities related to
human rights among its employees, Hyundai has taken various improvement
measures. They include the dissemination of the Human Rights Charter
among its employees through the intranet and the issue of English-language
pay stubs to non-Korean staff so they can understand them clearly.
We have also conducted online ESG education (Korean/English) for
employees at domestic business sites to raise their awareness of ESG and
increase their understanding of the definition and importance of human
rights management, as well as the Human Rights Charter.
Preliminary Diagnostics of Human Rights Risk and Major Risks Identified
Major Efforts to Mitigate Human Rights Risks
ESG
education
Activity: Developing ESG education programs for employees
Key contents
‒ Education about major ESG topics (environment/safety/
ethics/human rights)
‒ Education offered to 22,000 staff in general/research/
legal positions, etc. (completion rate: 90.1%)
English pay
stubs
Activity: Providing pay stubs in English to foreign nationals
Key contents
‒ English description of wages, allowances, etc.
‒ English version of the payroll inquiry system
Amendment
& distribution
of the Human
Rights Charter
Activity: Upgrading the Charter to the global standards
Key contents
‒ Amendment of the Charter in June 2021
‒ Headway in human rights risk diagnosis and management
systems
Online Human Rights Violation Prevention Course
Watching ESG mindset
videos (online training/
in-house broadcasting)
Creating and distributing
follow-up newsletter
Online 24/7 learning system
(Registration with the Hyundai
Online Platform)
Work environments (including emotional labor,
discrimination, freedom of association, etc.)
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Potential Risks
Work conditions (including hours, pay, and
child and forced labor, etc.)
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Potential Risks
Health and safety (including workplace safety
facilities, wearing safety equipment, etc.)
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Potential Risks
Business impacts (environmental and social
impacts on places near businesses)
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Potential Risks
Conflict minerals (concerns about raw
materials when procuring raw materials)
Low Risks
Low Risks
Low Risks
Potential Risks
Potential Risks
Potential Risks
Employees
Women
Children
Immigrant and
Contract Workers
Suppliers
Local ommunities
Human Rights Issues
Targets of Human Rights Risk Assessments
Human Rights Risk Assessment (Diagnosis and Due Diligence)
In order to proactively identify and prevent negative human rights impacts,
Hyundai operates a human rights risk assessment process for its employees
and suppliers. According to the process, we diagnose in advance of possible
risk factors in our business operations, supply chain activities, and new business
relationships (joint ventures). Through the preliminary diagnosis, forced labor,
child labor, freedom of association, qualification for collective bargaining, and
discrimination were recognized as major risk factors, and employees, women,
children, indigenous people, migrant workers, and local communities were
selected as the subjects to the human rights risk assessment.
We also conducted human rights risk assessments at our overseas business
sites in North America, Latin America, Europe, India, and China in addition
to business sites in Korea. As a result, some potential risks, such as lack of
awareness of the Human Rights Charter at two of 16 overseas branches, were
identified. In response, we are planning to distribute the Group Human Rights
Charter to overseas business sites to help employees increase the importance
and understanding of employee human right protection.
Going forward, we will make continuous efforts to advance risk management
processes, such as discovering potential human rights risks, expanding human
rights risk assessment targets, elaborating diagnosis process of human rights
risks and due diligence, thereby preventing negative human rights impact
occurring among our employees and supply chains.
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Online Human Rights Violation Prevention Course
Composed of a total of five episodes, the online course includes the
materiality and trends of ESG and key ESG agenda by module – ethics, human
rights, safety, and environment. To make the content easier to understand, it
contains plenty of infographics, expert interviews, and case studies.
Improving
human rights risk
management
processes
Establishing and
declaring
the Human Rights
Charter
Management System
Disclosing
human rights
management
status
Providing
support for
human rights risk
improvement
Conducting
review/
assessment of
human rights risks
Risk Management
Foundation of Korea Automotive Parts Industry Promotion
In 2002, Hyundai partnered with Kia and Hyundai MOBIS and launched the
Foundation of Korea Automotive Parts Industry Promotion to strengthen
its suppliers’ capabilities. Hyundai has invested about KRW 6 billion a year
in the Foundation, contributing to the overall improvement of its suppliers'
quality, technology, and management. It has also dispatched the Quality and
Technology Volunteer Group and the Supplier Assistance Group specialized
in quality/technology/management consulting to enable its suppliers to
improve their parts quality, technology, and management capabilities.
Supporting Joint Entry into Overseas Markets
Through the expansion of its overseas production, Hyundai contributes to
increasing exports not only by its tier-1 suppliers with which it has direct
relationships but also by tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers. We continue to seek win-
win growth with suppliers overseas as well through various programs so
that our global expansion can lead to more opportunities for them. We have
entered the overseas markets together with a total of 749 suppliers (349
tier-1 suppliers and 400 tier-2 suppliers). In addition, our quality assurance
provided supplies with opportunities to expand orders they receive from
other car manufacturers. Hyundai has also enabled talents from suppliers to
work overseas.
Win-win Growth
For Hyundai to secure quality competitiveness and differentiated value, it is essential for its suppliers to have improved parts
technology. We have therefore established a win-win growth system to help our suppliers to achieve stable and sustainable
growth. In 2021, we continued to take various measures for win-win growth, such as running the Quality and Technology
School, operating financial support programs, and offering education on cutting-edge technologies. Going forward, Hyundai
will lead the way in promoting win-win growth with its suppliers and lay a foundation to stand tall in the global market.
Suppliers
Supporting Win-win Growth and Management Stability
Expanding a Culture of Win-win Growth
Fair-Trade Agreement
As part of its efforts to create a culture of win-win growth, Hyundai enters
into a “fair trade agreement” with its suppliers every year. Since signing the
first agreement in 2008, we have concluded the 13th agreement with our
suppliers in 2021 on various issues such as adjustments according to the
rise in raw material prices, funding programs, four major measures about
subcontracting, and strengthening support for tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers.
Transparent Purchase Practices Center
Providing suppliers with guidelines on ethical conduct is important for
Hyundai and its suppliers to establish a fair and transparent win-win
partnership. To this end, Hyundai operates the Transparent Purchase
Practices Center on the Hyundai Motor Group’s win-win growth website
while operating a suggestion box for transparency and ethical practices
so that its suppliers can voice their difficulties and propose various system
improvements. We operate a suggestion box for tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers
as a way to establish fair trade practices and strengthen transparency
throughout supply chain.
Awarding Suppliers’ Win-win Growth Efforts
Hyundai has been striving to promote the culture of win-win growth by
examining and rewarding its suppliers’ win-win growth performance since
2009 in the areas of payment terms and durable quality between tier-1 and
tier-2 suppliers. In 2021, we held the “R&D Supplier Tech Day” to reward
outstanding R&D suppliers as prominent partners in win-win growth.
Supporting Suppliers’ Capacity Building
Hyundai pursues win-win growth with its suppliers through various
supplier competency enhancement programs. To ramp up its suppliers’
competitiveness, we help them build smart factories. We also offer
consulting and facility investment support, enabling them to digitize process
data; reduce lead times, defect rates and disposal costs; and increase timely
delivery and sales revenues.
In the area of the support for smart factory construction, Hyundai Motor
Group contributed a total of KRW 24 billion from August 2015 to 2021 for
high-tech intelligent factories that connect all processes from product
planning to sales with ICT for approximately 1,100 SME suppliers. Hyundai
also supports supplier participation in domestic and foreign auto parts
exhibitions while matching them with overseas buyers through its supplier
export marketing support program. In Korea, we support the cost of renting
booths and consulting rooms at the Korea Automotive Industry Exhibitions
as well as arranging one-to-one matching sessions. For overseas exhibitions,
we pay all supplier expenses such as airfare and accommodation as well as
registration fees.
The Supplier Recruitment Fair, which started in 2012, has supported suppliers
having difficulties in securing talent while contributing to relieving the youth
unemployment problem. The 2021 fair was participated by 287 suppliers
including tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers. In addition, Hyundai helps its suppliers
minimize their manpower shortage by operating an online recruitment
support system dedicated to them year-round.
Financial Support for Business Stability
Together with Kia, Hyundai pays its suppliers early to relieve financial
difficulties on Lunar New Year and Korean Thanksgiving. To encourage
its suppliers to pay tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers early, Hyundai reflects their
performance in the evaluation of suppliers. In addition, we help suppliers
strengthen their foundation for business stability through various financial
support programs such as Win-Win Growth Cooperation Loan, Future
Growth Mutual Fund, Future Growth Win-Win Fund, Win-win Mold
Equipment Fund, and Dedicated Loan for Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers. Notably,
Hyundai has operated a new financial support program for its suppliers
since 2020 by raising funds at the Group level for low-credit SME supplies
suffering from the COVID-19 crisis. Also, we help suppliers relieve the burden
of rising raw material prices such as steel plates, aluminum, and precious
metals by reflecting the price fluctuations in the payment to the suppliers so
that they can continue to supply high-quality parts.
Funding programs
Size (KRW billion)
Deposit (KRW billion)
Win-Win Growth Cooperation Loan
(to overcome COVID-19 crisis)
238.0
68.0
Future Growth Mutual Fund
93.5
37.4
Future Growth Win-Win Fund
150.0
100.0
Win-win Mold Equipment Fund
75.0
50.0
Dedicated Loan for
Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers
72.3
72.3
US: 48
Europe: 50
Mexico: 43
Turkey: 12
Brazil: 12
China: 489
Russia: 11
India: 83
Vietnam: 1
Joint Entry into Overseas Markets with Suppliers
• Advisable conclusion of contracts
• New supplier registration and
management
• Operations of the Internal Subcontract
Deliberation Committee
• Advisable document issuance and
preservation
Four Major Criteria for
Subcontracts
Transparent and
Ethical Practice Suggestion Box
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• Operating a channel through
which anyone can anonymously
propose system improvements or
report violations of the principles
of transparency and ethics on the
website of the Transparent Purchase
Practice Center
Nurturing Suppliers’ Competitiveness and
Reinforcing Training for Suppliers through the GPC
We opened the Global Partnership Center (GPC) in June 2020 to establish
a virtuous cycle in which Hyundai Motor Group and our suppliers can grow
together by helping them enhance their competencies and competitiveness
in the world’s automotive industry. In addition to providing training programs
targeting tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, the Center provides training facilities and
instructors to suppliers in need of their own training.
Training Support for Suppliers (2021)
Classification
No. of participants in 2021
Remarks
Foundation of Korea
Automotive Parts Industry
Promotion
Quality and Technology School
2,604
22 customized training courses
General training, etc.
7,033
General training, on-site training, etc.
Global Partnership Center
Training by industry, etc.
59,837
454 courses
Total
69,474
* Training programs targeting all suppliers to foster their competitiveness
Improving Quality/Technology of Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers
Improving the quality and technology levels of tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers, who
supply auto components to tier-1 suppliers is also a key factor in improving
the quality of finished vehicles. To help improve their quality, technology
and productivity as a way to enhance their global competitiveness, Hyundai
dispatches its experts and transfers its expertise and know-how free of charge.
Technical Training (Quality and Technology)
Composition
Technical experts in various production areas
Duration &
Frequency
Annually from 3 to 12 months, providing guidance on
shortcoming related to manufacturing technologies free
of charge
Areas
Cutting and processing, presses, heat treatments, welding,
metal plating, forging, aluminum casting, PL injection,
rubber, painting, electrical & electronics, IT, safety
Management Consulting (Supplier Support Group)
Composition
Professionals with experience in the automobile industry
as senior executives
Duration &
Frequency
Annually from 3 to 12 months, providing consultation
regarding overall management free of charge
Areas
R&D, production, production technology, quality, logistics,
cost, management support
Building Long-term Cooperation System
Win-win growth with suppliers is the source of competitiveness for finished
vehicles. Hyundai therefore pursues win-win growth with tier-1 suppliers that
supplies parts to it directly, tier-2 suppliers that supply parts to tier-1 suppliers,
and general suppliers that deliver general products. The Win-Win Cooperation
& Safety Promotion Team takes the lead in promoting win-win cooperation
with the company’s suppliers.
Hyundai is contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic
auto parts industry by supporting its suppliers in the areas of finance, training,
and welfare. Through a long-term cooperation system, we actively support
them not only in production technologies but also in R&D efforts.
Average
trading
periods
Average trading periods with Hyundai/Kia: 34 years
(the average lifespan of small and medium-sized Korean
manufacturers: 12.3 years)
Growth in
corporate
size
Sales volume increased by 4.4 times. (2001-2021)
1)
Joint entries
into overseas
markets
749 suppliers have entered overseas markets with
Hyundai
1)
Targets of analysis: Tier-1 parts suppliers (excluding affiliates and non-parts suppliers
with less than 10% of dependence)
GPC Education Goals
To increase suppliers' skills
through training and seminars
Mission
Basic
philosophy
Building a virtuous cycle in which Hyundai Motor Group and its suppliers can grow together by improving their skills and enhancing their competitiveness
Directions
Tasks in the
works
Education
Seminar
Infrastructure
Mid/Long-term
Roadmap
Establishing training programs with a focus on
supplier training centers and integrating seminar venues
Enhancing capabilities through supplier training programs
and strengthening the effects of seminars
Subject
Activities
Tier 1 and 2 parts suppliers
Fulfilling social responsibilities by assisting SMEs and local communities
Targets
Future goals
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Strengthening Networks
The Center offers 18 tracks and some 450 training programs in five
categories – future competitiveness, leadership, basic job training, global
competency, and industry expert training – for its tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers.
5-Star System for Win-win Cooperation
Hyundai launched the 5-Star Win-win Cooperation System in 2019 to
promote compliance with fair trade and strengthen win-win cooperation in
transactions between tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers. This system evaluates the
efforts of tier-1 suppliers for win-win cooperation with tier-2 suppliers once a
year and assigns grades to them, with the evaluation results reflected in the
evaluation of their new car bids. Outstanding suppliers are rewarded with
win-win cooperation awards.
5-star System (Quality/Technology/Delivery)
Hyundai runs a five-star system to quantitatively evaluate suppliers’ quality,
technology, and delivery level, helping to ramp up their competitiveness.
We also disclose evaluation results to offer incentives to outstanding
suppliers and reinforce their motivation for improvement. The system not
only improves the quality and technical competitiveness of Hyundai and its
suppliers but also reduces their quality control costs while helping suppliers
secure independent export capabilities.
R&D Technical Support
R&D technical support is a key win-win growth program whereby Hyundai
shares its R&D know-how with its suppliers and helps them to meet
their technological needs. The system enables the suppliers to lay the
groundwork for the production of high-quality products by improving their
R&D capabilities and empowering them to make technological upgrades
on their own. In addition, we seek to improve supplies’ approach to quality
through training on past cases and function/design concepts while
collecting and reflecting their improvement ideas during technical support
process as part of our constant efforts to enhance communication and
cooperation with them.
Guest Engineer Program
Hyundai operates a guest engineer program in which supplier engineers
stay in its research center to participate in parts design and performance
development for a certain period of time while it develops new vehicles.
In 2021, a total of 31 suppliers dispatched an average of 440 engineers per
month to Hyundai. Guest engineers learn about our product development
know-how in the process of R&D collaboration for the design of new car
parts and performance development. When they return to their companies,
they play a key role in improving the company’s technological prowess and
increasing their development efficiency.
Building Smart Factories
A smart factory is an intelligent factory that integrates the entire production
process of products with information and communications technology (ICT)
to produce customized products that is cost effective and takes less time. To
help suppliers build smart factories, Hyundai supports them in such areas as
initial, intermediate, and final product inspection system; a lot tracking and
management system; an error-proof system for their parts manufacturing
plants; and digitizing their manufacturing processes.
Evaluation items
Quality 5-Star
• Quality management system
• Defect rate
• Claim reimbursement ratio
• Quality management performance
Technology
5-Star
• Basic competencies: people,
investment
• Performance capability: parts
development system (planning/
design/evaluation)
• Capabilities for the future: new tech
development, patent performance
납입 5스타
Delivery 5-Star
• Production line stoppage:
the number of cases, time,
reimbursement amount,
reimbursement ratio
• A/S parts delivery rate
• CKD parts delivery rate
Win-Win Cooperation 5-Star Evaluation Process
Tier-1 suppliers’ win-win
performance
(Quantitative evaluation: 50%)
Tier-2 suppliers’ subjective
evaluation about win-win efforts
(Qualitative evaluation: 50%)
Strengthening win-win cooperation between tier-1 and
tier-2 suppliers and fostering win-win growth
Evaluation items
• Payment terms
(cash payment ratio,
payment period, etc.)
• Contractual fairness
(the use of a standard
subcontract, etc.)
• Win-win support
(financial support, R&D/
productivity support, etc.)
Survey items
• Transaction relationship
(fair trade, transaction
conditions)
• Cooperation relationship
(funding, R&D, production
support, etc.)
• Operational systems
(vison sharing,
implementation system, etc.)
Evaluating tier-1 supplies’ win-win efforts for tier-2 suppliers
(once a year) and reflect the results in their bidding
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1. Introduction
We supported 450 companies from 2015 to 2018 to help them build
smart factories. Since 2019, we have contributed KRW 5 billion every
year to support about 650 companies. For the past three years, we have
upgraded the program by increasing the amount of support from KRW
20 million to a maximum of KRW 100 million for each company. In 2022,
we will continue to support suppliers through a separate assistance plan.
Going forward, Hyundai will continue to offer its suppliers consulting
services and facility investment to reduce inefficiencies in the production
process, such as lead time and defect rate, while digitizing its process
data to increase sales as a result.
Sharing Technology Patents
Technology sharing with suppliers is essential for Hyundai’s product
technology improvement and commercialization. Accordingly, Hyundai
operates a free patent provision program to provide or transfer its patents
to the suppliers free of charge as required by the suppliers. Patent rights
are provided free of charge as follows: Hyundai shares the list of patent
rights with its suppliers monthly, suppliers make application for patent
rights transfer, and Hyundai offers them patent rights following reviews
based on its on-site investigations and consultations. In particular, supplier
applications of the transferred patent rights are shared at New Technology
Exhibitions participated by Hyundai’s R&D cooperation suppliers. We
also contribute to improving suppliers’ technological competitiveness by
promoting the commercialization of the technologies transferred by Hyundai
at free of charge and strengthening the win-win cooperation system.
Supply Chain ESG
Hyundai’s supply chain management strategy prioritizes its supplier’s quality, technologies, supply stability, compliance
programs, and eco-friendly production systems. Based on the strategy, we evaluate and manage ESG risks that may occur in
our supply chain, while offering suppliers training and other support to prevent risks in advance, aimed at building a sustainable
supply chain. We operate an ESG evaluation process for suppliers to diagnose and resolve risks related to ethics, environment,
labor, human rights, safety, and health that may arise in the process of procuring auto parts and raw and subsidiary materials
while asking high-risk suppliers to establish improvement plans and take improvement measures. We also help suppliers
strengthen their ESG capabilities so that they may secure sustainable competitiveness on the global stage. Supply chain ESG
management status and related performance were reflected in the KPI of the executives in charge, and reported to the C-level
leaders and Sustainability Management Committee (under the Board of Directors).
Promoting Supply Chain ESG
Supplier Code of Conduct
Hyundai presents the “Supplier Code of Conduct” as ESG standards that
all its suppliers must comply with. The Code includes the purpose of the
code, the target of application, and supplier responsibilities and roles, while
presenting compliance standards in major areas of ESG such as ethics,
environment, labor, human rights, safety, health, and management systems.
By complying with the provisions of the Code for business decision-making
and business operations, Hyundai suppliers are expected to establish a
stable business relationship with it and grow into a company that is widely
respected, thereby strengthening sustainability.
Current Status of Hyundai Suppliers
Hyundai is trading parts with about 1,860 tier-1 suppliers worldwide, who
produce parts for Hyundai not only in regions where the company runs its
plants (Korea, USA, China, Europe, India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, etc.)
but also in other regions. We manage the following as key suppliers – those
that supply core technology parts (hydrogen fuel cell parts, battery parts,
control parts, etc.) or require intensive management due to their superior
technological prowess or the special characters of their parts (replaceability,
etc.). As of 2021, 62 tier-1 companies and 20 tier-2 companies fall under this
category. We include these suppliers in the priority group in terms of supply
chain ESG as well.
Status of Supply Chain
Classification
Detailed
Classification
Number of
Companies
Percentage of
purchases
Tier 1 suppliers
Parts suppliers
1,860
100
‒ Domestic
380
59
‒ Overseas
1,480
41
Core suppliers
62
65
Tier 2 suppliers
Core suppliers
20
-
Raising supplier
awareness
Hyundai implements responsible minerals management policies, and urges its suppliers to comply with them. To this end we offer briefings/trainings
to introduce responsible minerals procurement policies and raise awareness of suppliers. The Global Win-Win Cooperation Center is operating regular
training courses for suppliers about our minerals management for suppliers according to the annual conflict minerals management plan, regulatory
trends about conflict minerals, the introduction of RMI standard forms and the investigation plan, and the need to expand transactions with RMAP-
certified smelters in a bid to raise awareness of the conflict minerals management.
Checking suppliers’
status and risks
Hyundai requests CMRT/CRT data from its suppliers and conducts necessary monitoring continuously regarding their use of illegal or unethically mined/
distributed 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) conflict minerals and cobalt from conflict zones in 10 African countries (Democratic Republic of Congo,
Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Angola, Uganda, Zambia, Central African Republic, Congo, Tanzania). It also checks the status of RMAP transactions based on
CMRT/CRT data submitted by its suppliers.
Conducting risk
improvement
activities
Hyundai provides training to alleviate conflict minerals risks in its supply chain and to raise supplier awareness. We have also enacted the “Conflict
(Responsible) Minerals Report” and the “Supplier Code of Conduct”. We work together with suppliers to minimize negative impacts on society and the
environment by human rights violations and environmental destruction, which may occur during the mineral extraction process. It establishes an annual
conflict minerals management plan to monitor the use of conflict minerals and smelters, recommending that all suppliers trade with RMAP-certified
smelters. Further, Hyundai continuously strives to expand the implementation of its mineral purchasing policies by its suppliers' supply chains as well.
Responsible Mineral Management
Responsible Minerals Management Policy
Hyundai has established a conflict minerals management system to
prohibit the use of conflict minerals unethically mined in conflict zones. In
accordance with the policy stipulated in the Conflict (Responsible) Minerals
Report, Hyundai clearly states to inspect whether socio-environmental
issues, such as human rights violations, ethical violations, and negative
environmental impacts, occur when its parts contain conflict minerals
(tin, tungsten, tantalum, gold) and strives to prevent the inclusion of
such minerals. To minimize human rights violations and environmental
destruction, it is crucial for Hyundai to establish a responsible supply chain
management system and urge its suppliers to participate in it. We make
every effort possible to fulfill responsibilities as a global company by actively
participating in responsible minerals management for a sustainable future.
Complying with relevant laws and requirements, Hyundai continuously
improves its responsible minerals management system. Hyundai’s conflict
minerals (responsible minerals) policy is based on the OECD Due Diligence
Guidance, the U.S. SEC’s requirements for companies in accordance with
the Dodd-Frank Act, and the EU’s Conflict Minerals Regulations so that it
can continue to conduct ethical and responsible management of conflict
minerals and cobalt.
Conflict (Responsible) Minerals Management Process
Based on responsible and clear-cut policies, Hyundai runs a management
process in line with the CMRT/CRT (Conflict Minerals Reporting/Cobalt
Reporting Template), a standard format provided by the RMI (Responsible
Mineral Initiative), and supports the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
Going forward, we will maintain a transparent and stable supply chain
management system by making continuous efforts to ensure that our
suppliers do business with smelters certified by the Responsible Minerals
Assurance Process (RMAP).
Establishing policy
• Clarification of management
policies
• Operation of a management
organization
Raising supplier awareness
• Briefing sessions for suppliers
• Awareness-raising education
Checking suppliers’ status and risks
• Status of the use of conflict
minerals
• Receiving of RMI standard forms
Conducting risk improvement activities
• Request for expansion of conflict
minerals management
• Recommendation for trading
with certified smelters
Hyundai Motor Company Supplier Code of Conduct
Hyundai Motor Company Conflict Minerals Report
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Supply of
core parts
Purchase size
Replaceability
Cut-off Line for Core Supplier Selection
Core
suppliers
Standards to Select Core Suppliers
Supply Chain ESG Evaluation System
Supplier Risk Diagnostic Indicators
Hyundai has run a 5-star evaluation system (quality/technology/delivery/
win-win cooperation) to secure the desired quality and safety of products
and services and bolster fair trade and win-win cooperation between parts
companies (tier1, tier-2, etc.), accumulating plenty of know-how in supply
chain management.
Meanwhile, in relation to the supply chain ESG, Hyundai operates an ESG
evaluation system to diagnose and resolve ESG risks that exist in its supply
chain so that it can operate a sustainable supply chain beyond the existing
concept of CSR. To this end, it has developed supplier ESG evaluation
indicators for major ESG issues such as ethics, environment, labor, human
On-site Inspection of High-Risk Suppliers Risks
Following the analysis of assessment results, Hyundai and a third party
(evaluation agency) visit the sites of the suppliers with high or potential ESG
risks to verify the assessment results. In addition to on-site due diligence,
the visit also serves to identify risks that could not be identified through
written assessment. In addition, when visiting the site, the evaluation agency
provides a consulting service to suppliers by suggesting improvement
directions appropriate to supplier situations.
Results of Supplier Risk Assessment in 2021
Classification
No. of companies
Remarks
Written assessment
Tier-1 suppliers
380
-
Core tier-1 suppliers
62
-
Core tier-2 suppliers
20
-
Selection of
high-risk suppliers
Tier-1 suppliers
10
2.6% of those subject to written assessment
Core tier-1 suppliers
10
16% of those subject to written assessment
Core tier-2 suppliers
0
-
On-site due diligence
Suppliers subject to on-site due diligence
10
All high-risk suppliers
Improvement measures
by high-risk suppliers
Suppliers that established improvement plans
and completed the implementation
19
1)
All high-risk suppliers
1)
Including 10 high-risk suppliers from ESG risk assessment and 9 high-risk suppliers from safety risk inspection other than ESG risk assessment
Diagnosis and Due Diligence Process for Suppliers’ Risks
Written
assessment
Self-diagnosis
by tier-1 and core tier-2
suppliers
Selection of
high-risk suppliers
Risk estimation based on
current status information
and evidence
Risk
determination
Risk determination through
written assessment and
on-site inspections
On-site due
diligence
On-site visits and
interviews with high-risk
suppliers
Composition of Supplier Risk Diagnostic Indicators
ESG
risk evaluation
indicators
Ethics
• Anti-corruption, conflict
of interest, unfair trade,
prevention of counterfeit
parts, compliance with
export restrictions,
information protection,
responsible purchase
Environment
• Environmental system,
energy use, GHG
emission, water resource
use, air pollutants, waste
management, chemical
substance management
Labor/human rights
• Non-discrimination, wage
and welfare, working
hours management,
humane treatment,
freedom of association,
child labor, forced labor
Safety/health
• Safety and health system,
machine/facility safety,
emergency response,
accident management,
safety risk diagnosis,
health management, etc.
Management system
• Disclosure of corporate
name, appointment
of a person in charge,
risk checks, education
and communication,
information management,
grievance system,
business partner
management, compliance
with standards
Existing
management
indicators
Quality
• Quality management system,
claim cost reimbursement
ratio, order defect rate, etc.
Safety
• Safety management manuals,
organization & human rights,
training, accidents, etc.
Eco-friendly parts
• Prohibition of the use of harmful substances,
providing information about chemical
substances, eco-friendly systems, etc.
Ethics/human rights
• Prohibition of soliciting or bribery, labor and
human rights, prohibition of discrimination,
adherence to trade agreements, etc.
Delivery
• Production line stoppage,
A/S parts delivery rate, knock-
down parts delivery rate, etc.
Technology
• Basic capabilities,
execution capabilities,
future capabilities, etc
Win-win
• Payment conditions, contract
fairness, observation of laws,
win-win cooperation, etc.
rights, safety, health, and management system, based on domestic and
foreign laws and regulations, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the
Responsible Business Alliance, and major initiatives in the automotive
industry (Drive Sustainability, etc.) to achieve more accurate supply chain
ESG diagnosis and make necessary improvements.
Written assessment
Hyundai conducts ESG risk assessments for its tier-1 and tier-2 core suppliers
who must respond to each evaluation index and submit related evidence
(data, content, etc.). The information entered by suppliers serves as basic
data for identifying supplier ESG risks and classifying/managing high-risk suppliers.
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Sustainability Improvement Goals for Supply Chain
Hyundai’s supply chain management strategy prioritizes the establishment
of the suppliers’ criteria for quality, technology, supply stability, fair trade
compliance, and an eco-friendly production system. Based on the criteria,
we have established and manage goals for supplier safety and health,
environmental management, and ESG risk assessment with an aim to
improve ESG capabilities of the supply chain.
First of all, we help them to acquire certification from the safety and
health management system (ISO 45001, formerly OHSAS 18001) and the
environmental management system (ISO 14001, etc.) so that they can
systematically manage fires, explosions, occupational accidents, spills
of pollutants, damage to natural capital, etc. In addition, we distribute
various safety and environmental guidelines to suppliers so that they
can manage their own safety and environment. We also conduct safety
and environmental inspections based on the guidelines to supervise the
implementation status of their safety and environment management
plans. For suppliers that have caused serious occupational accidents or
environmental disasters in spite of these efforts, we impose penalties
when renegotiating with them. Those whose business relationship has
been suspended are allowed to resume business with Hyundai only after
obtaining safety/environmental certification.
Support for Field Trips to Outstanding Suppliers in
Safety and Health
After identifying outstanding suppliers in safety and health management,
Hyundai has conducted field trips to their workplaces with the supplier’s
safety executives and officers. We have provided them with an opportunity
to apply the best practices based on their improvement directions
established accordin
g to their unique circumstances.
Distribution of Safety and Health Management Guides and
Best Practices to Suppliers
Hyundai distributes safety and health guides to its suppliers to help them
equip themselves with a safety and health system that can prevent them
from suffering occupational accidents while conducting online training
with health and safety contents customized for supplier employees.
Risk Determination and Improvement
Hyundai conducts on-site due diligence on core suppliers and high-risk
suppliers identified through the supplier ESG evaluation. For high risks, we
demand the establishment of improvement plans and their immediate
implementation. Hyundai continuously strengthens monitoring of supply
chain ESG risks by expanding the number of suppliers subject to ESG
evaluation and on-site due diligence. Furthermore, the 5-Star Win-win
Cooperation System launched in 2019 has been conducting tier-1 suppliers’
risk assessment every year, and its result has been reflected in the supplier
selection process.
Helping High-risk Suppliers Make Improvement
Hyundai helps suppliers better manage ESG risks based on the diagnostic
results in the areas of safety, health, and environment, where suppliers might be
particularly vulnerable, in addition to ESG risk assessment outcomes. To strengthen
supplier performance in the safety and health management, we conduct thorough
inspection with in-house safety and health experts for vulnerable suppliers,
distribute safety and health management guides, share the best practices with
them, and hold seminars on the latest trends in safety and health. In addition, to
prevent environmental risks that its suppliers may face in the course of business
operations, we support them in terms of the prohibition of the use of hazardous
substances in the production process and parts and the registration of hazardous
substances with the International Material Data System (IMDS).
Top 5 priorities in supply chain management strategies
Quality
competitiveness
• Delivery defect rate
• Claim reimbursement
ratio
• Quality management
• On-site evaluation
of manufacturing
processes
• Outsourcing management
Supply stability
• Smooth supply of parts
(prevention of
production
line stoppage)
• A/S parts delivery rate
• KD parts delivery rate
Eco-friendly
production system
• Eco-friendly production
system
• Energy consumption
management
• Air pollutant management
• Waste management
• Hazardous chemicals
management
Technological
competitiveness
• Basic competencies
• Performance
competencies
• Capabilities for the
future
• Reliability testing
capabilities
• S/W verification
capabilities
Fair trade
• Payment terms
• Contractual fairness
• Compliance efforts
• Win-win cooperation
(support for win-win
growth)
Safety and Health
Improvement
Process
for Suppliers
Pre-preparation for on-site
inspection of suppliers
Preliminary identification
of safety and health level
Remedial action and
monitoring
Additional
on-site evaluation
of suppliers
with insufficient
improvement records
Externally-commissioned inspections
The lowest 50 suppliers in the preliminary identification
Joint inspection by Hyundai’s purchase/safety organizations
The lowest 30 suppliers in the preliminary identification
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In addition, we conduct ESG risk assessments for suppliers every year
to manage ESG risks that may arise from suppliers in the fields of ethics,
environment, labor/human rights, and safety/health. Starting from 2022, we
have expanded our evaluation target to all tier-1 suppliers, paving the way for
supplier ESG evaluation to play a bigger role in addressing ESG risks involved
in supply chain.
Supply Chain Sustainability Goals
Classification
Performance
Goal
2019
2020
2021
Acquisition of the certification for
environmental management system
by tier-1 suppliers
87%
91%
92%
100%
by 2024
Expansion of tier1 suppliers ESG risk
assessment range
-
20%
20%
100%
by 2024
Support safety device installation to
prevent suppliers’ accident
-
-
New
project
100%
by 2024
Product Quality Innovation
Hyundai aims to achieve “zero accidents”, protecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, based on its quality philosophy
of “producing defect-free vehicles that will never break down” backed by cutting-edge safety technologies. To this end, we
continue upgrading overall quality and safety systems not only by promoting preemptive quality and safety measures from
the vehicle development stage, but also by preventing any significant problems afterward through early detection, early
improvement and early after-sales actions. In particular, we will establish a sustainable safety management system designed
to maximize customer satisfaction and strengthen trust by developing quality and safety training programs, operating quality
and safety reporting centers, analyzing safety information, and establishing safety test sites.
Customers
Product Quality Management
Establishing Quality Management System
Hyundai seeks to create “customer safety” values by securing leading quality
standards in the global market and strengthening quality management
through technical preventive quality activities, among other initiatives. We
have established a company-wide integrated quality management system
to satisfy customers’ diverse quality and safety requirements, while each
of our production sites operates their own quality management system to
promote thorough quality control in all processes, including automobile
design, parts development, process operation, pre-mass production, and
mass production.
Establishment of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
No. of business sites
subject to acquisition
No. of business sites
with 3rd-party
certified quality
management systems
Percentage of
quality management
system assurance
14
14
100
%
Preemptive Management of Quality Risks
From the early design stage of new vehicle development, Hyundai
preemptively inspects and manages parts suppliers as well as its own
production process quality. Based on product drawings, we conduct a
comprehensive review of parts in terms of functions, structures, reliability,
and durability, while carefully analyzing our own processes and those of
suppliers before issuing the final approval, thereby eliminating quality
risks throughout production processes in advance. In addition to our own
verification of test vehicles, Hyundai relies on the test drive opinions of
customers and professional quality organizations to identify major issues
and carry out improvement activities in parallel. Moreover, Hyundai holds
quality inspection meetings on regular basis, and in particular, on the verge
of new car models’ mass production, reports the quality risk assessment
results and taken measures to the highest level of management.
Quality Risk Assessment – Identification and Improvement
Hyundai has established a control tower devoted to the management of
vehicle quality risks in the production process. Whenever a quality risk is
detected from information acquired through statistical process control,
periodic inspections, and shipment pass rates, the control tower takes the lead
in conducting joint investigations and taking the necessary countermeasures.
Also, in order to prevent quality risks from occurring in
the vehicle production
process, we take thorough preventive measures, such as process management
by suppliers, assessment of quality prevention activities, validation of quality
inspection equipment, and reliability testing of parts.
Quality Mindset Campaign
Hyundai is carrying out the “Quality Mindset Campaign” with the purpose
of spreading a quality culture throughout its entire car development,
production and sales processes, while its employees internalize the quality-
first mindset. The campaign serves as an opportunity for the company
Quality Mindset Campaign
Training aimed at strengthening quality verification capabilities
Quality Management Standards and Techniques
Hyundai has introduced and applied quality management techniques to
strengthen its market competitiveness on the basis of “defect-free quality”.
Our quality management techniques, aimed at providing customers with
vehicles of the very highest quality in all fields, such as R&D, production,
sales, and services, are supported by the best experts in each field (Man);
optimal equipment (Machine); the best parts (Material); the best method
(Method); thorough verification (Measurement); and commitment to defect-
free quality (Moral). Moreover, in order to actively respond to the global shift
toward electrification, we have established and applied specialized quality
management standards and criteria for each type of vehicle including
hybrids, EVs, and hydrogen EVs. We also make continuous efforts to upgrade
quality management standards and criteria based on the data collected and
analyzed in quality risk management processes, such as quality checks, case
studies, and improvements.
Quality Management Techniques to Produce Vehicles of the Highest Quality
Best parts
(Material)
Optimal equipment
(Machine)
Best experts
(Man)
Best method
(Method)
Thorough verification
(Measurement)
Commitment to
defect-free quality
(Moral)
Period:
January - December 2021
Participants:
1,086 people
Courses:
Controller quality verification expert training course (introduction to
and analysis of the controller SW testing and the vehicle communication system,
introduction to vehicle control system, etc.), vehicle vibration and noise theory
and practice, automotive structures and disassembly and assembly, major ADAS
technologies, introduction to EV battery systems, etc. (529 quality related courses are
offered on “Learning Lounge”, available for all employees)
to listen directly to voice of customers (VOCs) on quality issues through
various initiatives including “Customers’ Quality Diagnosis and Employees’
Input”, “Meetings between Customers and Employees”, and “On-site
Meetings between Customers and Production Quality Officers.” Based
on the VOC, Hyundai is conducting the New Vehicle Quality Assurance
Program, among others, as a way to deliver products of perfect quality to
its customers. We will continue to promote various quality improvement
activities by promoting close communication with customers and their
active participation.
Strengthening Quality Verification Capabilities
Hyundai provides annual training on the roles and major tasks involved in
securing its pre-manufacturing quality, manufacturing quality, and market
quality as a way to strengthen the verification capability of its overall quality
value chain. To maximize the effectiveness of verification through enhanced
verification capacity, each course includes not only basic theoretical
education but also practical and experience-oriented education if necessary.
In addition, we offer expert courses on quality verification in collaboration
with external educational institutions to verify new technologies following
the transition to electrification and to strengthen the verification of quality
issues from the customer's point of view.
Courses to Strengthen Quality Verification Capabilities
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Quality Assurance and Management
Hyundai strives to enhance its quality assurance and management for the
safety and protection of customers after product sales as well as quality
management from vehicle development to production, thereby ensuring
safety of customers and happiness of their families. In addition, we take
quality improvement measures aimed at boosting customer satisfaction by
identifying customers’ specific complaints, while continuously reinforcing
maintainability by evaluating the consistency of maintenance services and
improving diagnosis methods, among others.
Blue Basic Inspection
Hyundai provides a free basic inspection service to Bluemembers customers
to keep their vehicles in top condition – 8 times in 8 years for passenger
vehicles, 7 times in 3 years for commercial vehicles. The basic inspections
cover the engine room, the undercarriage and general inspections essential
for customers’ safety and convenience.
Warranty Repairs
Hyundai provides warranty repairs for vehicles that are within the warranty
period within the scope of warranted mileage. If the cause of the vehicle’s
failure is technically found to be due to a defect in materials or workmanship,
the vehicle may be subject to warranty repairs.
Emergency Road Service
Hyundai operates an emergency road service that offers on-site first aid,
simple maintenance, and transportation to a designated repair shop in the
event that a vehicle breakdown makes it difficult or impossible to drive. The
emergency service is provided free of charge for up to six years after the
shipment of vehicles within the warranty period.
Warranty for Eco-friendly Car Engines and Power Transmission Parts
Classification
Model name
Warranty period
Hybrid exclusive parts
Grandeur Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid, IONIQ Hybrid, IONIQ Plug-in, AVANTE Hybrid
10 years / 200,000 km
EV exclusive parts
IONIQ Electric
10 years / 160,000 km
Voluntary Recall Status
(Unit: 10,000 units, KRW million)
2018
2019
2020
2021
No. of recalled vehicles
157
196
623
272
Costs of recalls
170,700
78,000
305,200
1,442,300
Warranty Provisions
(Unit: KRW million)
2018
2019
2020
2021
Provision warranty balance at the beginning of
the period
5,226,297
5,177,128
5,447,307
8,514,173
Warranty costs during the period
1,765,815
2,261,010
1,963,782
2,551,716
* Based on consolidated financial statements
Warranty Period for Free Repairs
Hyundai applies the free repair warranty period in consideration of the
average life cycle, durability, and sustainability of each type of vehicle,
such as passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles (trucks and buses).
Recently, it has introduced a service that allows customers to select
the warranty period according to their own driving patterns and habits.
In particular, we maximize the sustainability of eco-friendly vehicles by
extending the warranty period for the engine and power transmission parts
of hybrids, EVs and hydrogen EVs. We are also contributing to minimizing
air pollutant emissions with guarantees for catalyst devices, electric control
devices, and other exhaust gas parts of older high-emitting models.
Voluntary Recall
Hyundai constantly monitors customer complaints and voluntarily recalls all
the relevant vehicles to protect customers as soon as manufacturing defects
assessed as highly likely to cause accidents are identified. When a vehicle
recall is determined, we inform customers of the defects, corrective actions,
and compensation including free service. We are also expanding sales
guarantee provisions to proactively manage financial risks caused by recalls
and quality assurance.
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Product Safety Technology
Prevention of Safety Accidents
Advances in mobility, electrification, connectivity, and autonomous
driving have expanded the purpose of automobiles from “transportation”
to “space”, reflecting the latest changes in contemporary lifestyles, and
expanding the scope of safety far beyond what was accepted as sufficient.
Hyundai introduces advanced safety technologies that can not only prevent
accidents from taking place in the first place but also protect occupants and
pedestrians from potential dangers in advance. In addition, to respond to
secondary accidents which may occur due to the diverse variables involved
in primary accidents, we introduce new technologies in driver and occupant
monitoring, response to hazardous environments, boarding and alighting
safety, and remote vehicle management.
Multi-Collision Brake
The multi-collision brake reduces multiple collisions, such as secondary
accidents, by operating the appropriate braking function on the vehicle
when the airbag is activated during an accident involving a head-on or side
collision. The system goes beyond the conventional accident avoidance
or prevention features, as it conducts a post-accident assessment and
protects not only the driver and passengers but also the surroundings of
the accident vehicle.
Advanced Driver Assistance System
The advanced driver assistance system recognizes objects and movements
with advanced sensors, cameras and radar, and warns the driver or controls
the vehicle when a risk of collision is detected. Technically, the current
system can maintain the proper distance from the vehicle in front and
reduce speed by recognizing traffic cameras and signs.
Features of Hyundai’s Third-Generation Platform
Space-Securing Platform
Safety-First Platform
Energy-Efficient Platform
Stable Driving Performance
Engine room, seating, underfloor,
luggage space, etc. have all been lowered
Rearranged body structure for
dispersing energy during a collision
Reduced air resistance by positioning
underbody lower and flattening it
Handling and stability nimbly
responding to driver’s intention
Models by Platform Type
Classification
K3 Platform
M3 Platform
N3 Platform
Applied car models
AVANTE
G80, G90, GV70, GV80
STARIA, SONATA, TUCSON
Driver Protection
While it is important to prevent accidents caused by vehicle driving through
multi-collision prevention automatic braking, advanced driver assistance,
and autonomous driving redundancy systems, devices designed to protect
drivers and passengers in the event of an accident also play a crucial role.
Hyundai ensures the safety of drivers and passengers by researching and
developing devices that strengthen/utilize vehicle platform functions, apply
collision prevention/mitigation technology, and reduce the rate of injury in
the event of an accident. To help drivers make safe driving a habit, we run various
programs such as the “Safe Driving Habit Guide Broadcast”, “School Vehicle
Safe Driving Campaign”, and “Connected Car Safe Driving Insurance Discount.”
Multi-collision Airbag System
The multi-collision airbag system developed by Hyundai for the first time in
the world precisely calculates a number of conditions such as the occupant's
unstable posture and speed when the impact is so weak that the airbag does
not deploy in the first collision. Improvements have been made to lower the
force of the baseline impact or adjust the timing to activate the airbag more
easily and quickly in crashes.
Third-generation Integrated Platform
The vehicle platform is an important factor that determines the basics of a
car, such as design, driving performance, safety, and interior space. The third-
generation integrated platform developed by Hyundai can secure interior
space, enhance safety such as by maximizing the strength of passenger
space, improve energy efficiency such as power/fuel efficiency, and realize
stable driving performance in the driving environment.
Multi-collision prevention automatic braking
Multi-collision airbag system
Active hood system
Key Features of the Advanced Driver Assistance System
Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Give warning the risk of a forward collision or automatically
assists with braking if a preceding vehicle rapidly
decelerates or a vehicle or pedestrian appears in front
Lane Keeping Assist
Give departure warning or automatically provide steering
assistance if a driver leaves the lane without operating the
turn signal while driving at a certain speed or more
Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Give alert when there is a risk of collision with a vehicle
behind while driving, and automatically assist with braking
when there is a risk of collision with a vehicle nearby while
reversing out of a parking space
Redundancy System
As driver intervention is being reduced according to the development of
autonomous driving technology, it is essential to secure precise safety
technology in preparation for emergency situations. Hyundai has developed
an autonomous driving redundancy system that ensures the safety of
passengers by safely driving and stopping the vehicle when a system
failure is detected during autonomous driving. Redundancy refers to a dual
configuration of steering, braking, power, and communication. When a
function does not work properly, the redundancy system helps the vehicle to
run smoothly and safely by replacing it with an assistive device. In addition
to the redundancy system, Hyundai plans to develop an autonomous vehicle
with high safety and reliability by integrating enhanced vehicle cyber security
features and camera and lidar sensor pollution prevention technologies. By
2023, we will introduce a ride-hailing service using autonomous vehicles
such as the IONIQ 5 robot, while expanding the autonomous driving
ecosystem in cooperation with vehicle sharing platforms.
Pedestrian Protection
Hyundai is also taking the lead in developing technologies that can protect
pedestrians in the event of a vehicle accident. We have developed and
applied various technologies to mitigate the impact in the event of a
collision with a pedestrian by improving the shape of the vehicle and the
structure of the engine room, or to detect the moment of collision with a
pedestrian and absorb the collision energy of the pedestrian by operating
the hood, etc. We are also striving to develop technologies to identify
pedestrians based on camera and LiDAR sensors and to prevent collisions
between pedestrians and vehicles in advance by operating safety systems
such as the active brake system.
Active Hood System
Hyundai's active hood system detects a collision with a pedestrian and raises
the bonnet to protect the pedestrian. In the event of a collision between a
pedestrian and a vehicle, the actuator under the bonnet moves, raising the
bonnet by about 6 cm, and creates a shock-absorbing space between the
bonnet and the engine room, thereby greatly reducing the degree of injury
to pedestrians.
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Automotive Safety Assessment
2022 IIHS Safety Assessment
On February 24, 2022, Hyundai won a “Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)” rating for
nine car models and a “Top Safety Pick (TSP+)” rating for four models in the
crash safety evaluation conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) of the USA. The IIHS conducts a comprehensive evaluation
of the collision stability and collision prevention performance of vehicles
launched in the US market every year, giving the vehicle with the highest
level of safety the TSP+ rating and a vehicle with a good level of safety the
TSP rating. The IIHS safety assessment covers collision impacts on the
driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate
overlap front, and sides, along with an evaluation of roof strength, head
restraint, forward collision avoidance system (vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-
pedestrian), and headlamps.
Hyundai’s Nexo, Santa Fe, Tucson, Palisade, and Genesis G70, G80, G90,
GV70, and GV80 won the TSP+ rating, whereas Venue, Santa Cruz, Sonata,
and AVANTE (US local name Elantra) received the TSP rating. Having once
again proved the outstanding safety of Hyundai and Genesis through
the results of the comprehensive IIHS crash test, Hyundai will uphold its
commitment to be a brand that always puts customer safety first.
Winners of 2022 IIHS Safety Assessment
Classification
TSP
TSP+
Hyundai
Venue
Santa Cruz
Sonata
AVANTE (Elantra)
NEXO
Santa Fe
Tucson
Palisade
Genesis
-
G70
G80
G90
GV70
GV80
* Based on the assessment results revealed on February 24, 2022
G70
G80
G90
GV70
GV80
Palisade
Tucson
Santa Fe
NEXO
2022 IIHS Awards-winning Manufacturers
2022 TSP
2022 TSP+
Volvo
10
Audi
7
3
BMW
3
Ford/Lincoln
8
2
Nissan
Mazda
5
4
1
Honda/ACURA
1
8
Subaru
4
2
Tesla
2
M-Benz
1
2
Kia
2
6
9
Hyundai/
Genesis
4
Toyota/Lexus
5
5
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Customer Experience Innovation
Hyundai aims to become a beloved and trusted company by realizing mankind’s dream of “safe and free movement and a
peaceful life” and sharing the fruits of its success with all customers around the world. While providing a valuable mobility
experience by connecting various technologies and infrastructures and creating synergies, we are strengthening our service
mindset of thinking from customer’s perspective, upgrading service quality to provide new solutions ahead of customer
needs, and fulfilling customers’ need for eco-friendly, public interest value consumption in conjunction with its brand vision.
We always care about customers and listen to their voices by having more dialogue with them.
Maximizing Customer Satisfaction
Promoting Global Service Strategy
In the mid- to long-term perspective, Hyundai is striving to provide
optimized service programs for each segmented customer type, diversify
its service bases so that customers can enjoy services anytime, anywhere,
and realize a differentiated digital customer experience process throughout
its after-sales service. To this end, we help our overseas subsidiaries, sales
corporations, and newly established enterprises in particular to establish
the direction of their customer service strategies. In line with our mid- to
long-term electrification roadmap, we will set up an EV service model
and continue to strengthen customer support so that EV users will not
experience any inconvenience while driving, by optimizing its EV-devoted
vehicle management, vehicle charging, and repairs of high-voltage batteries.
Applying the Customer Service Standard Guide
As part of its efforts to continuously promote activities designed to improve
customer satisfaction, Hyundai has launched a company-wide control tower
to innovate customer experience and published the “Customer Service
Standard Guide” based on the order of the customer service that they
receive during the vehicle purchase process. The guide presents clear-cut
instructions on customer response actions so that employees working in
Hyundai’s customer contact channels can focus on key interaction elements
and offer a uniform and excellent service at customer contact points.
Convergence Training for the Sales Sector Service
Hyundai has established an ICT-based convergence education system
in order to bolster the competency of its employees in customer contact
channels such as vehicle sales and product CS, and has also conducted
knowledge-enhancing training on vehicles (electric vehicles, luxury vehicles)
and customer consultation (CRM, CS) skills improvement training in an
effort to nurture experts in vehicle sales, customer interaction, and customer
service. As a result of its operation of the convergence education system
for customer service in 2021, Hyundai’s customer satisfaction score (KCSI)
increased by 1.0 point over the year.
Excessive Maintenance Prevention Program
Hyundai runs the “Excessive Maintenance Prevention Program” to prevent
damages caused by the excess-provision or overcharging of services by
the company and offer customers effective compensation in the event of
damages. The program has further raised customer trust by reinforcing
advance guidance on vehicle repair history and providing compensation of
up to 1,000% for overcharged repair costs. In addition, we impose penalties
on maintenance suppliers that charge excessively for repair costs in a bid to
put a stop to their overcharging practices and restore the trust of customers.
National Customer
Service Index
(NCSI)
Receive claims about excessive maintenance
Execute on-site investigation by HMC
Execute investigation by insurance company
(When decided as excessive maintenance)
Determine coverage ratio according to the standard of compensation
Pay coverage for the amount of excessive maintenance
Impose penalty on the relevant maintenance supplier
Excessive Maintenance Prevention Program
Results of External Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Evaluate customer satisfaction level
by customer expectation, customer
quality perception, customer value
perception, customer complaint,
and customer loyalty (may compare
by nation, industry, and business)
Ranked first in five
categories
Semi-Medium,
Medium, Semi-Large,
Large, and RV
Evaluate quality excellence and
satisfaction level by conducting
survey to customers and experts
Ranked first in 12 categories
Semi-Medium/Large/
Semi-Medium Passenger
Vehicles, Compact/Semi-
medium/Medium/Large
SUVs, EVs, After-sales
service, etc.
Comprehensively evaluating overall
consumer’s satisfaction level on
product and service by industry,
satisfaction by item, and willingness
to reuse (purchase)
Ranked first in
passenger vehicle
and RV categories
Comprehensively evaluating the
fulfillment of customer expectation,
offering of additional services, as well
as reliability, attentiveness, activeness,
and accessibility in service process
Ranked first in
after-sales service
category
Korean Customer
Satisfaction Index
(KCSI)
Korean Standard-
Quality Excellence
Index (KS-QEI)
Korean Standard-
Service Quality
Index (KS-SQI
Convergence Education System for the Sales Sector Service
Customer Satisfaction Level in Passenger Vehicle Category (KCSI)
(Unit: Points)
2019
2020
2021
Score
89.9
91.8
92.8
Establishment of ICT-based educational facilities
and learning environment
Participated by 6,515 car masters as of 2021
Enhancement of
vehicle (product) knowledge
Enhancement of customer
consultation skills (CRM, CS)
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In 2021, we integrated passenger and commercial business divisions as
part of function-oriented reforms, and are now striving to strengthen global
passenger and commercial customer service, while also creating synergies
through the reorganization. During the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, we
offered customer care tailored to the unusual circumstances, including non-
face-to-face mobile vehicle repairs and proliferation of communication
based on mobile apps and messenger services. Going forward, we
will further advance global customer management with customized
strategies that fully consider the characteristics of regional markets and the
expectations of local customers.
Building Service Bases
Hyundai has built service bases which customers can easily and
conveniently access anytime, anywhere for not only its maintenance
services but various other differentiated services as well. As of the end of
2021, we ran approximately 1,400 serv ice bases composed of direct service
centers and official service suppliers (Bluehands) nationwide, in addition to
some 370 Bluehands dedicated to EVs and some 500 Bluehands dedicated
to Genesis.
Maintenance Manuals and Vehicle Manuals
Hyundai publishes vehicle maintenance manuals and electronic circuit
diagrams, and distributes them to its directly-operated service centers,
Bluehands, and individual car owners who can carry out repairs by
themselves. After signing up to the domestic technical information website
(gsw.hyundai.com), users can check electric circuit diagrams, diagnostic
guides for each code, body manuals, maintenance manuals, wiring
connectors, disassembly and assembly information, and individual product
information. They can also move to the Hyundai MOBIS genuine parts
inquiry site to obtain essential information on necessary parts. Hyundai will
continue making its maintenance and vehicle manuals easily accessible
to customers so that they can receive after-sales services quickly and
accurately while reducing their vehicle maintenance costs.
Training Support for Bluehands Maintenance Personnel
Hyundai nurtures outstanding maintenance personnel in collaboration
with vehicle maintenance educational institutions such as colleges and
technical training institutes. The institutions offer technical education
in various fields related to vehicles, such as vehicle maintenance, body
repairs, and repair devices, while the company offers them support in the
form of maintenance instructors, training vehicles, and textbooks. We also
offer opportunities for talented people to be recruited by Bluehands.
Strengthening Technical and Maintenance Capabilities of
Service Bases
Hyundai makes continuous efforts to build customer trust in service quality
by strengthening technical and maintenance capabilities of its directly-
operated service centers and Bluehands. We aim to train the best engineers
who can comprehensively deal with minor problems that may occur in
vehicles, in addition to training engineers at service bases to enhance their
basic competencies. We continue to upgrade maintenance manuals and
vehicle manuals used by service bases, while holding regular workshops to
share knowledge on technology and maintenance.
Hyundai Master Certification Program
Hyundai operates the Hyundai Master Certification Program (HMCP),
a technology certification program, to nurture outstanding Bluehands
engineers. For the HMCP expert qualification, Hyundai evaluates its
engineers’ technical capabilities in nine areas, including vehicle convenience
devices, advanced driver assistance systems, audio/video/navigation
systems, engines, vehicle communication, hydrogen EVs, EVs, hybrids, and
Genesis-specific specifications. According to the outcome of evaluations,
we issue four grades of qualifications – Levels 1 and 2 (Technician), Level 3
(Master), and Level 4 (Grand Master). In 2021, we held the “Grand Master
Tech Festa” and awarded the HMCP level-4 qualification to 17 engineers.
Hyundai Master Certification Program Electrified
Based on the training and evaluation experience of HMCP, Hyundai has
introduced Hyundai Master Certification Program Electrified (HMCPe)
in a bid to further improve the quality of EV maintenance services and
strengthen customer engagement. Through HMCPe, we secure expertise
in EV diagnostics and repair technologies as a way to proactively provide
customers with safe and professional maintenance in the most convenient
way possible. In March 2022, we awarded the e-Master qualification to
2,032 engineers in recognition of their ability to perform independent
electrification diagnosis and repair and conduct high-level work among
HMCP grand masters of Bluehands nationwide.
Service Programs in Korea
Visiting Before Service
Visit a location designated by a customer
and provides vehicle maintenance and advice
and assistance
Emergency Charging
Service
Provide 7 kWh worth of free EV charging for
stranded drivers, enough for 22-44 km of driving
Home-to-Home Service
Pick up vehicles where and when designated by
customers and deliver them after repairs are made
Car Rental Service
Provide car rental service for customer
convenience when repairs are needed during
the warranty period
Special Services for Genesis Car Owners
Genesis Butler Service
Exclusive butler service for Genesis customers
Genesis Visiting Auto Care
Service
Visit any location that customers desire and
provide a replacement service for engine oil and
other consumables
Genesis Airport Service
Provide Genesis customers using Gimpo
International Airport with free car valet services,
consumables replacement services while traveling
Genesis Home-to-Home
Service
A home-to-home service, free of charge,
as part of Genesis Mobility Care service
Service Brands
Bluehands
This network of Hyundai’s official service
suppliers is dedicated to improving t
he environment to enhance customer safety
and convenience, as well as providing services
at the place closest to the customers.
Bluemembers
This service for Hyundai owners provides
customers with a fun and convenient
vehicle service.
Blue Link
Hyundai’s connected car service provides support
to customers in remote vehicle control,
safety and security, vehicle maintenance,
route guidance, and concierge services.
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We will open approximately 120 additional EV-dedicated Bluehands and
build an EV maintenance infrastructure for some 500 EVs by the end of
2022, with the aim of making EV maintenance possible at all Bluehands
across Korea by 2025, and securing up to 200 Bluehands dedicated to
FCEVs.
Sustainable Brand
Brand Management System
Hyundai has built and operated a comprehensive brand governance system
to enhance its corporate and product brand values, thereby managing its
brands systematically. It has also established a brand strategy system that
enables it to communicate consistently under the same direction, as well
as a brand and trademark system for vehicles, technologies, and services
called “Brand Architecture”. In addition, we have published the “Brand Image
Guidelines” to specify visual implementation plans for our brands, which
have been shared and observed by all departments.
While operating the Brand Management System (BMS) to raise the
effectiveness of the brand strategy system, brand architecture, and brand
image guidelines, we created the “Brand Home”, an in-house portal website,
and established a help desk called “Brand Desk” to improve the quality of
the company’s brand-related productions across all sectors.
Brand Tracking Study
Hyundai conducts the Brand Tracking Study (BTS) to track brand indicators
in 33 major countries (sales markets). To measure (potential) customers’
awareness, understanding, and preference for Hyundai brands, we analyze
indicators in such categories as the price, performance, quality, and eco-
friendliness of each brand. In addition, by promoting global brand monitoring
activities consisting of regular inspections of the application of its brands
and trademark images, we ensure that company-wide brand/trademark
strategies, systems, and guidelines are strictly applied worldwide.
BTS Indicators
Price
Customer acceptance of Hyundai vehicle prices compared to
competitors’ (based on a price perception survey)
Performance
Combined score of high-tech competence, design competence, etc.
compared to the market average of 100 points
Quality
Combined score of good value, care-free ownership, service quality,
etc. compared to the market average of 100 points
Eco-
friendliness
Combined score of environmental friendliness, social responsibility, etc.
compared to the market average of 100 points.
Categorize and analyze green vehicles on aided awareness,
brand perception, etc.
Brand Image Enhancement and Evaluation
In addition to the “brand value enhancement” marketing activities Hyundai
carries out in connection with transition to a company specializing in
smart mobility solutions, we aim to further enhance our brand image by
conducting brand campaigns and communication activities that reflect
sustainability efforts in eco-friendliness and public interest; reinforcing sales
network efficiency centered on high-quality dealers; conducting online
marketing in areas where COVID-19 remains prevalent; and promoting CSV
activities to solve the problems currently facing the global community. In
addition, after conducting brand image enhancement activities, we evaluate
their contributions in the areas of corporate value, sales, and customer
satisfaction.
“for Tomorrow” Global Project
Hyundai is running the “for Tomorrow” project in partnership with the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a sustainable future.
It is a “crowdsourcing” type of project that finds and implements solutions
by gathering the collective intelligence of people from all over the world
with the aim of creating a better tomorrow and solving global problems
in the areas of transportation, housing, and the environment. Through the
“for Tomorrow” project, Hyundai will continue to promote our brand vision,
“Progress for Humanity”, and contribute to developing solutions that can
help create a better tomorrow for humanity. Anyone around the world who
wishes to participate in creating a better future can freely propose ideas
through the “for Tomorrow” project platform at www.fortomorrow.org.
H2U (Hydrogen To You) Campaign to accelerate the transition to a
hydrogen society
Together with influencers from diverse fields, Hyundai is conducting the “H2U
(Hydrogen to You) Campaign” to promote the value of hydrogen EVs and
hydrogen energy in Europe. Among the globally active influencers involved in the
campaign include DJ and fashion designer Peggy Gou, tech YouTuber Alexibexi,
and architectural photographer Konrad Langer, all of whom emphasize the
urgency of transitioning to a hydrogen society and the importance of expanding
hydrogen EVs and hydrogen energy to create a hydrogen ecosystem.
H2 Economy Campaign to emphasize the importance of the hydrogen society
In partnership with Bloomberg, a global media group, Hyundai is conducting
the “H2 Economy Campaign” to promote the importance and accelerate the
emergence of the hydrogen society. By communicating with opinion leaders
around the world, the campaign aims to generate momentum for the hydrogen
ecosystem and find ways to realize the hydrogen society while promoting
Hyundai’s technological competitiveness in the hydrogen economy. According
to a Bloomberg survey of 200 campaign audiences in the United States, about
80% of them positively evaluated hydrogen energy and Hyundai’s hydrogen
technology, stating that they would be willing to purchase a hydrogen EV, thereby
confirming the effectiveness of the H2 Economy Campaign.
“For tomorrow, we won’t wait” video by Hyundai x BTS
Since 2020, Hyundai has been conducting the “Global Hydrogen Campaign” with
BTS, an internationally-acclaimed Korean boy band, under the slogan “Because
of You” in order to spread the eco-friendliness and sustainability of hydrogen as
a clean energy source of the future. In 2021, Hyundai and BTS jointly released a
special video on the theme of “For tomorrow, we won’t wait” featuring activities
that anyone can practice in their everyday life, such as picking up trash while
exercising, zero waste, fashion recycling, growing plants, and using eco-friendly
hydrogen vehicles. Going forward, we will continue engaging in activities in which
everyone can participate for a better future while striving to communicate our
sustainability vision as a way to exert a positive influence on the global community.
Hydrogen Campaign
The world is envisioning a future in which all forms of transport and
technology are operated in a carbon-free, sustainable way. In order to realize
the carbon neutrality agreed upon by the global community, the transition
from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable. Hyundai will achieve
carbon-free green hydrogen production and conversion in its production
processes as a way to compensate for instability in the supply of renewable
energy. We are committed to building a hydrogen EV and hydrogen energy
brand through internal and external communication, and by encouraging the
entire global community to participate in the realization of carbon neutrality
based on green hydrogen.
Promoting Brand Image at the Investor Daily Summit 2021
In July 2021, Hyundai participated in the Investor Daily Summit 2021 held
in Indonesia and discussed ways to explore new business models and
investment opportunities in Indonesia with key figures from the Asia-Pacific
region. We gave a presentation on how to revitalize the eco-friendly car
business, sharing our brand vision and future plans to lead the global eco-
friendly car market. We have built the first automobile production plant in
the ASEAN region in Indonesia, which will not only play a role in developing,
producing, and selling strategic vehicles for the ASEAN market, but will also
serve as a strategic base for emerging markets in Southeast Asia with EVs
such as the IONIQ 5.
COVID-19
for Tomorrow
H
2
U(Hydrogen To You) Campaign
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Labeling Obligations
Korea
Product
ID labeling (type and model of car, vehicle identification number, vehicle weight, year of production, tire, etc.)
Environment
Fuel efficiency labeling, exhaust gas warning labeling
Safety
Airbag warning labeling, etc.
China
Product
ID labeling, vehicle identification number (W/screen), anti-theft warning labeling
Environment
Fuel efficiency labeling
Safety
CCC labeling, child restraint system (CRS) warning airbag labeling
Europe
Product
ID labeling, E-marks certifying various items (lights, safety belts, horn, mirrors, window glass, etc.)
Environment
Diesel engine labeling, battery recycling labeling, fuel labeling, refrigerant labeling
Safety
Airbag warning labeling, Airbag warning labeling, ISOFIX CRS anchor labeling
North America
Product
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) labeling
Environment
VECI labeling (certified exhaust emissions data), refrigerant labeling
Safety
Tire pressure information labeling, safety certification labeling, airbag warning labeling
HMG Driving Experience Program
Hyundai is operating the “HMG Driving Experience” program to give
customers first-hand experience of various brands of Hyundai Motor Group,
including Genesis and Kia. Since launching the program in 2019, Hyundai
has provided theoretical and skills training on vehicle driving along with
the opportunity to drive various models. In 2022, Hyundai opened the
HMG Driving Experience Center, equipped with eight courses including
four experience tracks and four experience zones. At the Center, customers
can test-drive more diverse models and gain track experience, including
emergency braking, handling, and high-speed driving, as well as an
obstacle course featuring drifting, emergency situations, and ramps. In
particular, the Center runs EV experience sessions designed to promote
the potential of EVs and provide practical information necessary for
customers’ EV purchase plans.
“Longest Run” Contactless Race
Hyundai has been operating the “Longest Run”, an on/offline
environmental campaign, participated by customers and the general
public, since 2016. The 2021 Longest Run campaign was conducted in
the form of contactless race, encouraging participants to run the course
of their choice at the desired time while participating in eco-friendly
missions through a dedicated application.
Information Protection
Customer Information Management System
(CPO, Technical & Physical Measures)
Hyundai operates the Personal Information Protection Committee, a
company-wide consultative body that establishes and oversees its customer
privacy protection systems. The Committee is chaired by the head of the
Hyundai Information Security Center, who also serves as the company’s
Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), and is composed of working-level members
from the departments in charge of privacy management processes as well
as legal and IT experts in privacy protection. The Committee meets officially
once a year, and also holds working-level committee meetings to deal with
issues related to privacy protection whenever necessary.
Launched in October 2020, the Security Compliance Team (the team
dedicated to personal information protection) monitors the performance of
IT-related maintenance operators and personal data processing consignees,
as well as Hyundai’s overall performance, and distributes the company’s
privacy protection policies and guidelines to privacy officers in each
department for regular training and scrutiny. Also, through the operations
of the Personal Information System (PIS) and the Security Assurance
Management System (SAMS), we safeguard our customers’ personal
information systematically. The PIS prevents leaks of personal information by
restricting access to files to authorized personnel when personal information
needs to be extracted from or processed in the company’s personal
information processing system. The SAMS is designed to ensure that all the
company’s personal information processing systems undergo a pre- and
post-impact assessment by the Security Compliance Team, which evaluates
the adequacy of the systems through legally authorized processes.
In 2022, we will further strengthen measures against violators of the privacy
regulations. To this end, we will enact and amend the privacy protection
regulations, thereby specifying that disciplinary requests can be made in the
case of violations of the relevant laws and regulations, list cases of privacy
violations, and also establish criteria for the measurement of risks related to
privacy protection.
Major Information Security/Cybersecurity Activities in 2021
Specified incident response procedures according to the business
continuity plan (BCP) in the Security Incident Prevention and
Response Guidelines and conducted biannual inspections
Participated in the 2021 cybersecurity simulation training organized
by KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency) in May 2021
Conducted phishing training for employees on a quarterly basis
Distributed a monthly security newsletter to all employees and
conducted the Code of Conduct campaign
Conducted annual online security training for employees, as well as
ransomware response training whenever necessary
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Those who successfully completed the race received eco-mileage to
purchase eco-friendly products, while Hyundai used the participation fee for
the “Contactless Race” to recycle wastes from automobile seats and tires.
Going forward, we will expand customer participation-based eco-friendly
campaigns with a particular focus on environmental issues including fine
dust reduction, zero waste, and resource circulation.
Ethical Marketing and Product Labeling
In principle, in the process of marketing and communication, Hyundai aims
to provide accurate and correct information; to prohibit false, exaggerated
and reduced information on environmental and social impacts of products
and services; to convey information considering those who are vulnerable
to recognition and acquisition of information; to restrict the delivery of
information that deliberately distorts or attacks our competitors or their
products and services in the same industry. We comply with relevant
laws and regulations related to advertisement review when establishing
marketing and public relations strategies for various countries through
preliminary reviews and locals’ feedback about their unique ethical, social,
and cultural norms. In addition, Hyundai labels information on the safety,
quality and environmental impact of its products in order to fully satisfy
customers’ right to know.
Response to Data Regulations
In 2020, Hyundai established a direction for improving its data-related
company-wide management measures in line with the increasingly strict
regulations following the amendment of the three acts related to data
protection. In accordance with this improvement direction, we created
a dedicated team for data protection, which has implemented plans to
figure out the company’s data management status and improve the various
processes as part of our systematic and proactive response to the stricter
regulations.
Cybersecurity Scheme
Hyundai complies with the information protection laws and regulations. We
have established a cybersecurity system to protect our trade secrets and the
nation’s core technologies, launched dedicated security organizations, and
appointed the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who refrains from
holding concurrent positions in accordance with the Act on the Promotion
of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information
Protection. To prevent cyber-security incidents, we post security regulations
on groupware and review them once a year, while offering various training
and education courses and conducting campaigns.
Privacy Policy of Hyundai Motor Company
Organization of Hyundai’s Information Security Center
Leader of Information Security Team
Head of Hyundai Information Security Center (CISO, CPO)
Head of Management Support Division
CEO (Inside Director)
Leader of Security Compliance Team
Analysis of Cyber Asset Vulnerability
In order to improve the vulnerability of its cyber assets, Hyundai runs a
security review process and checks the infrastructure, sources, mock
hacking, etc. prior to system launch, while improving its inspection standards
in order to address system vulnerabilities in new and current operating
systems as well as DevOps environments, which are constantly being
developed. We also regularly inspect personal information and core data
handling system and take security measures against any vulnerabilities that
are detected, in addition to conducting developer training on upgraded
application security guidelines twice per year. Moreover, all domestic
business sites have been remaining certified since they first acquired the ISO
27001 certification in 2006. Overseas business sites are seeking certification
according to the standards of their respective country.
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Security
strategies
• Setting the mid- to long-
term security strategies
• Validating the next-
generation security
architecture.
• Enacting and amending
security policies
• Raising security
awareness and providing
education
S/W
development security
• Planning and running
the S/W development
environment security
• Reviewing the ICT
system security
• Source code security
guide and inspection
Personal information
protection planning
Setting and enforcing
the personal information
protection regulations
Responding to external
inspections related to
personal information
Activities for protecting
the rights of data
subjects
Assessment of personal
information impact
Personal information
protection management
• Inspecting the usage of
the personal information
processing system
• Monitoring the misuse
and abuse of personal
information
• Setting personal
information processing
system policies
• Consignee training and
assessment
• Employee training, self-
inspections, campaigns
Core technology
security
• Setting the core
technology security
policies
• Implementing and
optimizing the core
technology security
system
• Operating the Core
Technology Protection
Council
• Running the National
Core Technology Export
Deliberation Committee
Security
technology
• Standardizing and
improving the security
system
• Security system
operation and efficiency
• Security planning for the
ICT/production plant
infrastructure
• Support for setting the
security systems of
overseas subsidiaries
Security
analysis
• Anomalies detection and
advancement
• Simulated hacking and
response to infringement
incidents
• Establishing the analysis
systems of overseas
subsidiaries
CSV Strategy System
CSV Initiative
Hyundai aims to expand its positive social impact and build a sustainable
corporate ecosystem by creating shared value (CSV). To this end,
we launched the “Hyundai Continue” initiative which represents our
commitment to the sustainable future. We will grow together with local
communities by creating social value and solving social problems in
connection with mobility business. We will also continue our efforts to
promote harmonious coexistence with the planet, provide freedom in
mobility and connections, and deliver hope for future generations.
Moving forward, Hyundai will strive to create a virtuous cycle of
connection by thinking and working together with various global partners
as well as our employees, customers, and local communities.
Social Contribution
Progress for Humanity
Brand Vision
Scaling social impacts and building a sustainable business eco-system by creating shared values
CSV Mission
CSV Initiative
Core Areas
Direction
earth
Continue to Take Care
of the Planet
Ecosystem restoration,
resource circulation, climate change response,
biodiversity conservation
Provide solutions for individuals and sectors with limited
mobility or who live in isolated regions, support for traffic safety
technology, activities aligned with future mobility
Education for future generations,
support for growth,
talent development
mobility
Continue to Innovate
for a New Mobility
hope
Continue to Create Hope
for Future Generations
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Earth
Marine Ecosystem Restoration and Upcycling
Commemorating World Oceans Day, Hyundai Motor Europe carried out
marine plastic and waste net collection activities to help restore the marine
ecosystem. In Ithaca, Greece, Hyundai worked with its partner Healthy Seas
to support marine cleanup and waste net collection, as well as providing the
eco-friendly Kona EVs to the European sustainability tour hosted by DAN, a
non-profit organization, to help divers move safely.
In partnership with Healthy Seas, we continue working to restore marine
ecosystems by collecting the multitude of discarded fishing nets that
pollute the world’s oceans as part of our efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
We launched the project in 2021, and collected 78 tons of waste nets in
seven European countries – Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Greece,
the Netherlands – together with 72 divers. In addition to collecting waste
nets, we produce textile products from recycled marine waste as part of
eco-friendly upcycling and resource circulation activities. The waste nets
are regenerated into a nylon fiber called ECONYL® by the textile producer
Aquafil. ECONYL®, a material that is used in diverse products such as socks,
swimwear, sportswear, and carpets, is also used as a floor mat material for
IONIQ 5 sold in Europe.
IONIQ Forest Sinsido
For five years from 2016, Hyundai joined forces with Tree Planet to plant
23,250 trees on landfill site in the Incheon metropolitan area in a bid
to
reduce fine dust there. The trees in the “IONIQ Forest” are estimated to absorb
225 tons of carbon dioxide and 1,100 kg of fine dust per year. In two years since
2019, we also carried out a project to reduce fine dust in classrooms by creating
forests at 924 classrooms in 33 elementary schools in the metropolitan area as
a means of environmental education for the next generation.
In 2021, Hyundai launched a project to preserve biodiversity in the National
Sinsido Recreation Forest in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. As part of the project,
we built a forest path designed to preserve native plants in the national
recreation forest and provided a number of IONIQ 5 to allow visitors to enjoy
a first-hand experience of an eco-friendly vehicle.
In partnership with Tree Planet, Hyundai has planted 3,400 trees including
young trees all over the island and camellia trees along the path to the
solar observatory in the recreation forest. We have also made it possible
for disabled and elderly persons to experience the eco-friendly mobility
of IONIQ 5 on a 4.2 km loop along with a special tour guide for them. In
addition, we conduct volunteer activities, such as tree planting and beach
plogging, together with the local community.
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In 2022, while continuing to operate the IONIQ Forest Sinsido project,
Hyundai plans to participate in various eco-friendly activities related with
forests and trees in collaboration with diverse partners.
Restoring the Natural Environment and Building Biogas
Facilities in India
Since September 2020, Hyundai Motor India (HMI) has been striving
to restore the natural environment around its Chennai Plant and create
employment opportunities. In the Hyundai Greenery Belt near the Plant
located in the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Irungattukottai, HMI has raised 5,200
indigenous trees and vegetation while planting 5,000 seedlings to preserve
biodiversity around the local community. Also, by selling the fruit grown
on these fruit trees, the local community benefits from Hyundai’s efforts in
terms of job creation and income generation.
Furthermore, HMI recycled some of the waste (approximately 40 tons) from
its plant and offices to make 1,500 desks and benches and donated them
to 25 nearby schools. In 2022, it is building a waste-to-energy recycling
facility with Saahas, a local waste treatment NGO, to respond to the local
government’s eco-friendly CSR policy and share biogas generated from
waste with the local community.
Hyundai Green Zone in China
The Hyundai Green Zone is a global ecological project to restore dry alkaline
(salt) lakes in Inner Mongolia, the source of China’s yellow dust clouds, to
grassland. In 2021, Hyundai kicked off the 3
rd
phase of the Hyundai Green
Zone project in cooperation with the China Green Foundation, which
aims to restore a desertified lake and 670,000 square meters of degraded
grasslands in Caiyojungchi and Uranchapu City, Inner Mongolia. With the 3rd
project, Hyundai plans to conduct research aimed at measuring the carbon
absorption of grasslands while carrying out a public forest creation project.
Together with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, we are also
planning to create “zero-carbon lodging villages” to increase the income of
nearby low-income villages.
We carried out the first phase (2008-2013) of the Hyundai Green Zone project
in
the Chakanor and Apakachi regions of Inner Mongolia. In the second phase
(2014-2020), we created grasslands in the Zhenglan Qi, Baoshaodainao Nur, and
Haginor regions of Inner Mongolia, and transferred the ecological restoration
technology required to prevent desertification to the local government.
IONIQ Forest Sinsido
The Hyundai Green Zone project has involved the participation not only
of our employees but also of customers and university student volunteer
groups. In recognition of such contributions to Chinese society, Hyundai was
ranked first in the automotive industry for the sixth consecutive year in the
“2021 CSR Development Index Evaluation” of the CSR Research Center of
the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. In the overall corporate rankings,
we ranked third, up one place from last year.
Longest Run
The Longest Run is an on- and offline-linked eco-friendly social contribution
campaign launched by Hyundai in 2016 to reduce fine dust. By 2020, some
100,000 eco-runners had participated in the creation of the IONIQ Forest
at a landfill site in the Incheon metropolitan area. As interest in climate and
environmental change has increased in recent years, the Longest Run has
gone one step further from reducing fine dust to “carbon neutral practices.”
Even amid the COVID-19 crisis, we have continued to provide people with
opportunities to participate in environmental protection and improve their
personal health through the “contactless run” based on dedicated applications.
In 2021, Hyundai reinforced eco-friendly elements by recycling clothes
donated by participants into running T-shirts and making commemorative
medals with soap, while the “Eco Mileage Shop” offered the participants
various eco-friendly gifts with the mileage they accumulated when running
and completing various eco-friendly missions. The Longest Run will continue
working for a clean environment together with customers as a genuine eco-
friendly movement.
Environmental Preservation Near Business Sites
Hyundai has been carrying out a variety of eco-friendly CSV activities
designed to minimize the impact of its production activities on the
surrounding environment of its business sites while also strengthening ties
with local communities. The Ulsan Plant aims to preserve the surrounding
biodiversity by participating in the Ulsan-type migratory bird management
platform building project to protect the endangered long-billed plover and
the eagle (a natural monument). Meanwhile, the Asan Plant planted 3,300
azaleas in the Yeonginsan Arboretum; the Jeonju Plant provided seedlings
and fertilizers to nearby schools so that they could create green curtains on
campus, as well as offering them eco-friendly education using plants; and
the Namyang R&D Center planted 50 cypress and maple trees in Mado-
myeon, Hwaseong-si as part of the Gyeonggi Provincial government’s
project to reduce fine dust emissions.
Virtual Driving Simulators for Driving Rehabilitation Support
Since February 2019, Hyundai has been running a virtual reality driving
experience social contribution program designed to help drivers overcome
their fear of driving and build their self-confidence. The driving simulators
used in the program are designed to enable driving practice in various
environments and situations including city centers, highways, national roads,
and alleyways. Since 2021, in cooperation with the National Rehabilitation
Center, the company has used the simulators in the rehabilitation of traffic
accident patients. In the first half of 2022, Hyundai signed agreements with
Chungnam National University Hospital and Pusan National University
Hospital to include them in the program. We will continue to help drivers
who experience fear and difficulty through virtual driving experiences that
enable them to drive again and improve their mobility.
Supporting Underprivileged Regions Using Mobility
in the Middle East
Hyundai carried out food bank support activities using its mobility to reduce
the gap between rich and poor and support marginalized regions in the
Middle East. From March to April 2022, in five cities in the UAE and Saudi
Arabia (Ajman, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), We joined forces with local
food banks and universities to STARIA and supply food materials, including
nutrition kits, to people in underprivileged areas with low accessibility.
In particular, during Ramadan, practicing coexistence and sharing, we
donated STARIA to NGOs for each city to help them improve the mobility
required for their activities, as a way to solve such problems as income
inequality and food insecurity. In collaboration with four universities and
volunteer organizations in each region, Hyundai carried out a variety of
community services including packaging and transporting 2,000 boxes of
donated foods and goods, sharing the importance of social responsibility
with local communities.
Shucle
In 2021, Hyundai launched the “Shucle” service in Eunpyeong, Seoul and
Sejong City to make the short-distance everyday trips of local residents safer and
more convenient. As of April 2022, 340,483 residents have used this innovative
community mobility service, enabling them to experience the
convenience of a
new transportation mode and left positive reviews of the service.
In December 2021, we started providing the service in Paju through the
Gyeonggi-do Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) pilot project. By providing
a service similar to public transportation, rather than the existing form of
community mobility, Shucle was able to get closer to the public. Going
forward, Shucle’s DRT service will be expanded to the entire Gyeonggi-do
province, particularly to people with limited mobility such as the elderly and
the disabled, so that more people can move around more conveniently.
Wheel Share
The Wheel Share program provides electric wheelchair conversion kits free
of charge for a short period of time to disabled people so that they can travel
freely with their families. The kits are available at transportation hubs, mega
cities such as Seoul and Busan, and the three largest airports in Gimpo,
Gimhae and Jeju.
In 2021, in cooperation with the Gyeongbuk Culture and Tourism Corporation,
Hyundai opened a new Wheel Share rental office in Gyeongju, one of the
major tourist destinations in Korea, as well as launching a caretaker-operated
kit to strengthen its support for the elderly and vulnerable on the road. Under
the banner of “breaking down the barriers to travel”, we plan to continue our
efforts to revitalize travel for people with disabilities and produce videos to raise
awareness of barrier-free travel for all. During the four-year period from 2018 to
2021, a total of 2,983 people with disabilities used the Wheel Share service.
H-Special Movement Project
The H-Special Movement project offers eco-friendly school buses to special
needs schools. Hyundai selected three special needs schools in Seoul
and donated a STARIA van customized for the disabled, thereby ensuring
students’ safe commuting to school and providing customized solutions
to those with limited mobility. We also provide a vehicle safety inspection
service for schools that have applied for the special vehicle care service.
Going forward, we will explore various ways to make commuting to school
more convenient for a larger number of schoolchildren.
Dental Trailer Sorriso Cidadang in Brazil
Since 2014, Hyundai Motor Brasil has been conducting social contribution
activities using a mobile dental treatment trailer named “Sorriso Cidadang”
(meaning citizen’s smile) in collaboration with the Piracicaba Metal Workers
Union (STMP). In 2021, due to the closure of schools during the COVID-19
crisis, the dental service cared for 1,789 firefighters and police officers in
Piracicaba. As of 2021, a total of 59,308 people had benefited from the service.
Drive-in MOVING THEATER
Since 2015, Hyundai, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Club, has been
conducting the “Moving Theater” campaign to visit culturally underprivileged
areas, install movable screens, and screen movies. In 2020, we switched the
service to a drive-in MOVING THEATER amid the COVID-19 pandemic in
order to allow residents to continue enjoying their cultural life during difficult
times. We invited local residents as well as the underprivileged to screenings
of the latest movies while offering them free snacks prepared and packaged
by volunteers. In 2020, we opened a MOVING THEATER in Seongnam in
conjunction with a local welfare center. In 2021, in partnership with Jangsu-
gun, Yeongyang-gun, and Yeongdeok-gun district offices, we provided
local residents in culturally underprivileged areas with an opportunity to
experience the MOVING THEATER.
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2 Breaking Down the Barriers of the Disabled to Trave l<Wheel Share>
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels in North America
Since 1998, Hyundai Motor America’s sales subsidiary has been running the
Hope on Wheels campaign together with its dealerships. The campaign,
which supports childhood cancer research, was started to create a happy
future in which children no longer suffer from cancer. The campaign has
expanded across the United States, raising USD 185 million (approximately
KRW 226.5 billion) in cumulative donations as of the end of 2021.
Hyundai Help for Kids in Australia
Help for Kids is an activity in which Hyundai Motor Company Australia
(HMCA) joins hands with its dealers to help children and their families in
Australia with donations made at the time of car sales. HMCA not only
donates cash to support their livelihood but also subsidizes their vehicle
purchases as well as offering them necessary education along with its
support and collaboration with a total of ten charities, including Ronald
McDonald House Charities Australia. The donations raised for Help for Kids
from 2014 to 2020 exceeded USD 10 million. Hyundai will continue to carry
out various “Hope” activities to promote the growth of future generations.
H-Mobility Class
Since 2020 Hyundai has been operating the H-Mobility Class to nurture
science and engineering college (graduate) students in Korea into future
talents, with the ultimate goal of enhancing national competitiveness. The
H-Mobility Class program is designed to promote understanding of future
technologies, such as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving, and to
foster professional human resources, while providing intensive training and
employment benefits (including exemption from candidate screening) to
outstanding students.
In 2021, Hyundai offered 1,550 students a series of courses in various fields
associated with vehicle electrification, such as fuel cells, batteries, power
conversion, and motor technology, as well as those with autonomous
driving, such as cognition, judgment, control, communication and network
technology. In 2022, we plan to expand the courses to include robotics such
as kinematics, control, sensors, estimation, and robot joint angles.
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Future Mobility Schoo
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Hyundai signed an MOU with the Ministry of Education to launch the
Future Mobility School in 2016. It is a free-semester middle school providing
specialized career education based on theory, practice and experience, with
the aim of allowing young people to understand the automobile industry
and explore the related occupations. In 2018, we reorganized the curriculum
with the focus on hydrogen energy and eco-friendly future cities, which
are essential for a deeper understanding of the future automobile industry.
The Future Mobility School prioritizes admissions from students from rural
schools, special needs schools, and small schools in order to help resolve
inequality in career education opportunities. In 2022, the School included a
creative experiential learning course for elementary school students in its
curriculum and began to teach technical content on the subject of clean
mobility and sustainability in an easy and fun way at children’s level.
Vision Drive
Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Center runs Vision Drive to support career
planning for future generations. Vision Drive consists of vision mentoring
by employees, while the Vision Festival is held with the participation of
celebrities.
The vision mentoring program provides students with opportunities to
explore career paths in the automobile industry while attending lectures
on automobile history, technology, and future mobility given by Hyundai
employees. In 2021, 2,257 sixth graders from 27 elementary schools took
part in the program in western Hwaseong. The Vision Festival features
career lectures of celebrities from various fields and an opportunity to meet
and speak with the celebrities. In 2021, the festival included a lecture by a
renowned YouTuber Dotty and broadcast it live so that many more students
could watch.
Hyundai Dream Center
Hyundai has been operating the “Hyundai Dream Center” since 2013 with
the goal of helping educated young people in developing countries to
achieve economic independence by providing them with professional
automobile maintenance education and internships for competency
development. Starting with “Hyundai Dream Center No. 1” in Ghana in 2013,
Hyundai is now running a total of seven dream centers in Ghana, Indonesia,
Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Peru and Kenya, with the latest center in
Kenya launched in 2021. As of 2022, the Hyundai Dream Center has educated
1,975 people, produced 1,309 graduates, among them 726 found jobs,
thereby creating social value by nurturing skilled automobile professionals
and creating jobs in developing countries.
Safe Road Traffic Project in Russia
Since 2017, Hyundai has been operating the “Safe Road Traffic Project”, in
which children learn about traffic safety, in collaboration with Russia’s Main
Directorate for Traffic Safety and the Ministry of Education of the Russian
Federation. In 2021, we offered education to 16,700 children, 16,900 parents,
165 daycare centers, and 14,500 teachers. We also launched an online game
simulator program to deliver online courses in more intriguing and safer ways.
Kid’s Auto Park
In 2009, Hyundai established a Kid’s Auto Park in Seoul, followed ten years
later by the largest children’s traffic experience center in Ulsan. At various
educational facilities including a virtual auto experience hall, a license test
center, and an auto booth, Hyundai provides programs tailored to children's
eye level, such as a mini-motorcar driving experience, pedestrian safety
information, and stereoscopic images promoting road safety. In 2021, a
total of 8,841 children (cumulative total of 178,976 children) visited the park,
which plays a key role in preventing child traffic accidents and raising safety
awareness in society.
Traffic Safety Song with Robocar Poli
In 2011, Hyundai produced an educational animation entitled Traffic Safety
Story with Poli, which included information on getting on and off vehicles,
safety in blind spots, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and traffic lights, and
has since aired it in 82 countries. In 2021, we produced a traffic safety musical
animation entitled “Traffic Safety Song with Poli”, thereby introducing new
traffic safety issues such as the use of car seats to the existing curriculum,
which includes the wearing of seat belts. We will continue to help children to
acquire road safety knowledge by watching fun and easy-to-follow musical
animations anytime, anywhere.
Sponsoring the Korea Archery Association
Since 1985, Hyundai has been sponsoring the Korea Archery Association,
sparing no expense in providing financial support for the stable operation
of the association, as well as rewarding the national archery team for its
outstanding results in international competitions. The company has used
the technological capabilities of its research institute to develop a shooting
machine that sorts out bad arrows, and applied a precision analysis
technology to identify abnormal or defective parts, enabling the national
squad to achieve a very high level of skill and continue beating their personal
records. We also sponsor a number of leading archery tournaments,
including the Archery World Cup and the World Archery Championships. In
2021, we delivered rewards to the national archery team in recognition of its
outstanding results at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Employee Volunteer Corps
Hyundai boasts 143 employee volunteer groups striving for win-win growth
with local communities by serving in various H-affiliated facilities around
the country. In 2021, they were unable to conduct many face-to-face
volunteer activities due to COVID-19, yet they continued to make meaningful
contributions to Hyundai’s local communities, such as purchasing
agricultural products from the areas concerned and delivering gift vouchers
and cash donations to the facilities. For example, volunteers at the Ulsan
Plant conducted various volunteer activities such as painting, balloon art,
hand and foot massage, and talent donation in partnership with local social
welfare facilities. Meanwhile, employees from the Asan Plant shared the
difficulties of local residents through continuous communication and helped
elderly people living alone or raising grandchildren in rural areas through
various programs, including the delivery of goods and donations during
national holidays. Hyundai and its employee volunteers will continue sharing
with those in need.
H-Local Partner
In 2018, the labor and management of Hyundai’s Ulsan Plant signed an
MOU with the Buk-gu District Office of Ulsan City to provide customized
assistance to people in welfare blind spots in collaboration with members of
the city’s Buk-gu community. In 2021, they carried out a variety of activities
that reflected the needs of each neighborhood, such as holding birthday
parties for elderly people living alone and providing gift packages to children
from low-income households. In addition, they delivered 2,000 samgyetang
(ginseng chicken soup) lunchboxes along with messages of support to senior
citizens at local senior centers and people working in COVID-19 vaccination
centers. In winter, they donated daily necessities such as rice, electric rice
cookers, and hot water mats to 32 low-income families, kimchi refrigerators to
10 local children's centers, and kimchi to 350 low-income seniors.
Volunteer Service HYU(
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Amid the difficulties with the face-to-face volunteer service caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai conducted various non-face-to-face
volunteer activities with its employees. One such activity was “eco-friendly
plogging”, in which approximately 500 employees participated with their
families at the company’s domestic business sites to reduce 1.2 tons of GHG
emissions and donate as many seedlings as the number of participants. In
addition, Hyundai employees conducted a “kit production service” in which
they could cooperate with their families at home in making upcycled dolls
using recycled cotton wool and donate them to local children's centers and
facilities for children with disabilities. In 2022, we plan to promote activities
that allow our employees to participate more actively in line with the easing
of the COVID-19 restrictions.
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Hyundai supports a wide range of exhibitions and programs in partnership
with art institutions around the globe to offer a greater number of audiences
the opportunity to enjoy and experience art.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
(MMCA)
In partnership with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary
Art, Korea (MMCA), Hyundai has been holding the “MMCA Hyundai Motor
Series” since 2014 to expand the boundaries of Korean art. Every year,
Hyundai supports a large-scale solo exhibition of an esteemed Korean
artist as well as a related seminar and publication activities. In 2021, the
MMCA Hyundai Motor Series 2021: MOON Kyungwon & JEON Joonho –
NEWS FROM NOWHERE, FREEDOM VILLAGE exhibition was held. As part
of the exhibition, the “Mobile Agora” talk program was also held to discuss
contemporary crises, future alternatives and the role of art after disasters
with experts in different fields from around the world.
Hyundai has also been supporting “PROJECT #” since 2019 to discover next-
generation creators in Korea and support their experimental and creative
activities. Two teams are chosen every year to be provided with a grant of
KRW 30 million, a studio, and exhibition opportunities. Through the PROJECT
HASHTAG 2021, two selected teams exhibited artworks reflecting concerns
of Gen Z and millennials regarding online experiences and environments
that were heavily influencing and rapidly reshaping human values in the
post-pandemic era.
Tate
The Hyundai Commission is a series of site-specific installations by
international artists for the Turbine Hall, at the heart of Tate Modern. In 2021,
“Hyundai Commission: Anicka Yi” populated the Turbine Hall with machines,
transforming the space with the artist’s vision of a new kind of ecosystem.
Moving through the air, the floating machines prompted audiences to think
about new possibilities for machines and our futures.
The Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational, established in 2019,
continues to encourage new perspectives on global art histories and critical
research to highlight global exchanges of artists and ideas. Including an
annual symposium, the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational hosts
research events, both offline and online, to facilitate collective research and
intellectual exchange.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Hyundai began a ten-year partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum
of Art (LACMA) in 2015, “The Hyundai Project at LACMA.” The most recent
project as part of this initiative Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You
. I Mean Me
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I Mean You, opened in March 2022. As the artist’s most comprehensive
exhibition in more than 20 years, it showcases reinterpretations of her most
renowned works from the 1980s to 1990s by combining new technologies,
and also has significance in that it features a variety of new public art works
outside the museum, one of which is Untitled (Car) in collaboration with
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5.
LACMA’s presentation of exhibitions that highlight the convergence of
art and technology as well as the Art + Technology Lab are core to the
partnership that brings art and technology together. Through the Art +
Technology Lab, artists had been given grants for cutting edge projects
while melding art and technology in unique ways. Some of these worked on
projects that incorporated rapidly-growing technologies such as blockchain,
metaverse platforms, and NFTs, including the “Rocket Factory” NFT
collection by Tom Sachs. Participating artists are receiving technical advice
from Hyundai, Google, SpaceX, and Snapchat, which provides support for
realizing their ideas into artworks.
Barbara Kruger,
Untitled,
2020, digital print on vinyl, courtesy of the artist and Hyundai Motor
Company, installed as a part of
Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You
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I Mean Me
. I Mean You., Los Angeles
County Museum of Art, March 20, 2022–July 17, 2022, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA
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1. Introduction
Governance
Sound and transparent management based on trust
with stakeholders is the foundation and driving force of
sustainable growth. Equipped with an advanced governance
structure centered on its BOD, Hyundai is striving to increase
its corporate value from a long-term perspective. We also do
our utmost that our corporate growth can lead to enhance
value of our shareholders and other stakeholders. Cherishing
ethical values as the essence of our corporate culture and
competitive advantage, we are building sound and solid
growth momentum by turning risks into opportunities.
4.1
Board-centered Management System
4.2
Business Ethics & Compliance
4.3
Risk Management
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Composition of the BOD
Hyundai’s BOD is composed of 11 members in consideration of the need for
the efficient operation and decision-making by the BOD, with independent
directors making up more than half of members in order to maintain its
independence. The BOD has expertise in a wide variety of fields including
management, law, accounting, finance, and future technology, and respects
diversity without discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, religion etc.
Director Tenure
As of the end of March 2022, the average tenure of the 11 board members
is three years. In accordance with the Commercial Act, the term of office
of independent directors cannot exceed six years. Those appointed in
March 2022 include three internal directors (one re-appointed, two newly
appointed) and three non-executive directors (all re-appointed).
Appointment of Directors
Individual Item of Agenda for the Appointment of Directors at GSM
All directors of Hyundai are appointed at a general shareholder’s meeting (GSM)
among the candidates recommended by the Recommendation Committee
on Candidates for Non-executive Directors. Candidates recommended by the
Committee are selected as final candidates through the deliberation process
of the BOD before being presented as an individual item of agenda at a general
shareholders' meeting and appointed as non-executive directors.
Process of Director Candidate Selection (Recommendation)
Composition of the BOD
Hyundai aims to establish a transparent and sound governance structure. To this end, based on a deep understanding of
its diverse stakeholders, including shareholders and customers, Hyundai appoints directors with diversity, expertise and
independence, and strives to maximize shareholders’ rights and interests as well as corporate value. As Hyundai’s highest
decision-making body, the BOD pursues the goal of sustainable and balanced growth while faithfully performing the
function of checks and balances by supervising the activities of directors and management. We have been building a better
governance system by appointing independent directors equipped with independence, diversity, and expertise in their
respective fields.
Board-centered Management System
BOD Composition
Classifi-
cation
Name
Title
Career
Date of
Appointment
Gender
Nation-
ality
Euisun
Chung
Executive
Chair
Currently Executive
Chairman of Hyundai
Motor Group
March 12,
2010
Male
Korea
Jae
Hoon
Chang
President
& CEO
Currently President &
CEO of HMC, President
of Genesis Division
March 24,
2021
Male
Korea
Dong
Seock
Lee
Vice
President
& CEO
Currently Executive
Vice President and
CSO of Domestic
Productions
March 24,
2022
Male
Korea
Chung
Kook
Park
Executive
President
Currently President and
Head of
HMC R&D Division
March 24,
2022
Male
Korea
Gang
Hyun
Seo
Executive
Vice
President
Currently Executive
Vice President of
HMC Planning &
Finance Division
March 24,
2022
Male
Korea
Eun
Soo
Choi
Indepen-
dent
Director
Currently General
Counsel of The Kim
Law Firm
Former President of
Daejeon High Court
and Patent Court
March 17,
2017
Male
Korea
Chi-
Won
Yoon
Indepen-
dent
Director
Currently Chairman of
EQONEX
Former Vice Chairman
of UBS Wealth
Management
March 22,
2019
Male
Korea
Eugene
M. Ohr
Indepen-
dent
Director
Former Partner of
Capital International
Inc.
March 22,
2019
Male
Korea
Sang-
Seung
Yi
Indepen-
dent
Director
Currently Professor
of Economics, Seoul
National University
Former Chairman,
Korea Academic
Society of Industrial
Organization
March 22,
2019
Male
Korea
Dal
Hoon
Shim
Indepen-
dent
Director
Currently
Representative of
Woorin Tax Partners
Former Head of NTS
Jungbu Regional Office
March 24,
2021
Male
Korea
Ji
Yun
Lee
Indepen-
dent
Director
Currently Assistant
Professor, Department
of Aerospace
Engineering of KAIST
Former Director of
American Society of
Navigation
March 24,
2021
Female
Korea
* As of June 1, 2022
Independent director Chi-Won Yoon was recommended as a preliminary
candidate after undergoing an independent evaluation by the shareholder
recommendation system. Following a fair evaluation by the external
evaluation advisory group, he was recommended by the Recommendation
Committee on Candidates for Non-executive Directors for deliberation
by the BOD, before being proposed as a final candidate. He was initially
appointed at the 51st GSM and was re-appointed at the 54th GSM.
Diversity and Expertise of the BOD
Hyundai respects the principle of diversity of gender, nationality, race,
etc. when forming a BOD. To this end, we appoint directors who possess
expertise in a variety of fields, such as global business, academia, R&D,
finance, and future-based technologies.
As of March 2022, the Board has one foreign director (Eugene M. Ohr)
and one female director (Ji Yun Lee). Director Eugene M. Ohr is an expert
in global business and helps enhance the company’s management
transparency, while Director Ji Yun Lee is currently an associate professor
at the Department of Aerospace Engineering of KAIST and a director of the
Institute of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (2016-present), and has also
served as a director of the American Institute of Navigation (2019-2021). She
is a world-recognized authority on the safety of intelligent transportation and
autonomous driving systems; and plays a central role at Hyundai, where she
advises on autonomous driving, a future core technology of the automotive
industry, and mid- to long-term business planning for urban air mobility
(UAM) which will become a future mobility innovation.
To enhance the overall professionalism of the Board, Hyundai provides
training on various topics for independent directors, including training on
ESG and climate risks in 2021.
Independent Director Training in 2021
Dates
Participating Directors
Major Topics
Apr. 22
Eun Soo Choi, Chi-Won Yoon,
Eugene M. Ohr, Sang-Seung Yi,
Dal Hoon Shim, Ji Yun Lee
Hyundai Motor Group’s
CSR activities, future plans, etc.
Sep.16
Eun Soo Choi, Chi-Won Yoon,
Eugene M. Ohr, Sang-Seung Yi,
Dal Hoon Shim, Ji Yun Lee
ESG, climate change status and
related risks, countermeasures, etc.
Independence of Non-executive Directors and
Restrictions on Concurrent Positions
Hyundai has put in place strict independence guidelines, meeting the legal
standards required by the Korean Commercial Act, based on the international
standards. Independent directors must not only comply with them, but also
represent the rights and interests of stakeholders with exemplary ethics
and professionalism. Hyundai therefore only appoints persons with no
significant stake in the company as independent directors, and they maintain
independency from top management, monitor the efficient operation of the
company, and play a role in enhancing corporate value. In accordance with
Hyundai’s regulations on the operation of the BOD, its independent directors
must devote sufficient time and effort to fulfilling their responsibilities. In
addition, according to the Commercial Act, they are prohibited from serving
as directors, executive officers, and/or auditors for two or more companies
other than the company itself. When concurrently serving as a director of
another company, they must report the details of the duties they wish to hold
concurrently to the Board in advance and obtain its approval.
Name
Date of Initial
Appointment
Date of Term
Expiration
Concurrent
Positions
Details of
Concurrent Positions
(institution / position)
Eun Soo Choi
Mar. 17, 2017
Mar. 18, 2023
N/A
-
Chi-Won
Yoon
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 23, 2025
Yes
EQONEX / Chairman
Eugene M.
Ohr
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 23, 2025
N/A
-
Sang-Seung
Yi
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 23, 2025
Yes
Samsung C&T /
Independent Director
Dal Hoon
Shim
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 23, 2024
Yes
Samhwa Paints Industrial /
Independent Director
Ji Yun Lee
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 23, 2024
N/A
-
Deliberation by the BOD
Key items to review
• Potential damage to corporate value or infringements of
shareholders’ rights
• Reasons for disqualification under the Commercial Act (history
of employment
with Hyundai /affiliate companies, etc.)
Proposal of an
agenda item to
the GSM for the
final candidate
Recommendation
Committee on Candidates for
Non-executive Directors
Shareholder-friendly System
(Non-executive director
responsible for protecting the
rights of shareholders)
Guidelines on the Diversity of the Board of Directors
Guidelines on the Diversity of the Board of Directors
Internal Directors
Independent Directors
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BOD Operations
According to the principle that BOD meetings are held on a regular basis,
Hyundai holds the meetings once per quarter, while extraordinary meetings
may be convened as and when required in accordance with the relevant
regulations. The Board discloses details of its activities, such as whether
individual directors are present and whether they agree or disagree on
agenda items, through a regular report. With the exception of cases outlined
within the company’s rules and regulations, a BOD resolution must be
passed by a majority of the members in attendance.
BOD Activities in 2021
Number of
meetings
Number of agenda
items for resolution
Number of agenda
items for report
9
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BOD Participation in 2021
Average
participation rate
Participation rate of
internal directors
Participation rate of
independent directors
94
%
86
%
100
%
BOD Evaluation
Evaluation of BOD Operations and Activities
At Hyundai, independent directors conduct an annual evaluation of BOD
operations by reviewing 30 items, including the roles and responsibilities,
structure, and operation of the Board. We reflect the opinions of the
independent directors on each evaluation item, discuss the results of
the evaluation with the BOD, and make continuous efforts to improve
the operation of the BOD. Furthermore, we have our executives evaluate
independent directors each year based on such criteria as sincerity, fairness,
and professionalism to promote their performance, with the results of the
evaluation taken into account when re-appointing independent directors.
Performance Evaluation and Compensation of Directors
and Management
The directors’ compensation must not exceed the limit approved at a GSM,
and the amount is determined following a review by the Compensation
Committee. The compensation amount for management is determined
based on the performance evaluation of their leadership, professionalism,
and contribution to the company.
CEO Compensation and Calculation Criteria
When evaluating and rewarding the CEO’s performance, Hyundai reflects
the results of financial evaluations such as sales, profit ratios, net cash
liquidity, debt ratios, and market shares, as well as the results of comparative
evaluations among peers with regard to stock prices, ESG, and brand power.
As of 2021, the CEO’s remuneration amounted to KRW 977 million, consisting
of a basic salary of KRW 694 million, bonuses of KRW 270 million, and other
wage and salary income of KRW 13 million.
Decision-making Process of the BOD
Criteria for BOD Remuneration
Classification
Payment criteria
Internal
directors
• Salary: Paid within the limit of directors’ remuneration determined by the resolution of a general shareholder’s meeting, based on
internal criteria such as Hyundai Motor Company’s executive salary table and executive wage setting standards, job title, tenure,
leadership, professionalism, contribution to the company, and human resource development, etc.
• Bonus: Paid based on the executive remuneration criteria (performance incentives) such as quantitative indicators (business
performance such as sales and operating profit and degree of achievement of business goals, etc.) and non-metric indicators
(performance and contribution as executives, internal and external business environment, etc.)
• Other earned income: Paid according to the company regulations on welfare support such as medical expenses, school expenses,
and long-term service rewards
Independent
directors
• Fixed amounts are paid to ensure their independence and transparency within the limit of remuneration for directors determined by
the resolution of a GSM, with no separate performance bonus paid.
BOD Remuneration
(Unit: KRW million)
Classification
CEO
1)
Independent director
Board member
Employee
2)
CEO-to-employee pay ratio
Average compensation
per person
977
102
1,339
96
10.22 x
* For further details, please refer to the 2021 business report published on the electronic disclosure system of the Financial Supervisory Service.
1)
CEO: Based on remuneration for Jae Hoon Chang, President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Company
2)
Employees: Excluding registered executives (unregistered executives and employees)
Operation of the BOD
Hyundai holds BOD and subcommittee meetings every quarter to make decisions on matters stipulated in the relevant laws and the
Articles of Association or major matters related to the company management. The meetings are also held whenever matters requiring
resolution by the Board or a subcommittee arise. A Board meeting is convened by its chair or another member appointed by the
Board. At the time of convening the Board, each director is notified of the meeting time, place, and agenda at least seven days prior to
the date of the meeting in accordance with the regulations of the Board. With the exception of cases outlined within the company’s
rules and regulations, a BOD resolution must be passed by a majority of the members in attendance. The BOD consists of a majority
of non-executive directors who fulfill the functions of monitoring and checking. By providing them with opportunities to participate in
management, Hyundai enhances the operational efficiency of the BOD. In addition, the BOD supervises critical issues directly related
to the company’s operations, such as business ethics and compliance as well as risk management.
Audit Committee
Compensation Committee
Sustainability
Management Committee
Recommendation
Committee on Candidates
for Non-executive Directors
Shareholders
BOD’s committees
BOD
CEO
Report on BOD activities
Facilitate BOD’s
efficient operations
Appointment of directors and
approval of compensation limits
GSM
Appointment of CEO
Participate in key decision-making
by exercising their voting rights
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Board Activities in 2021
Classification
Date
Contents
Whether
approved
Attendance
rate
Approval
rate
1st General
Meeting
Jan. 26
Approval of financial statements for the 53rd fiscal year
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of the 53rd annual report
Approved
100%
Approval of the business plan for 2021
Approved
100%
Appointment of Compensation Committee member
Approved
100%
Appointment of fair trade compliance program supervisor
Approved
100%
Approval of corporate bond issue limit
Approved
100%
Assessment of 2020 internal accounting management system
Activities and plan of compliance management
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Feb. 23
Approval of convocation and agenda to be submitted to the 53rd GSM
Approved
100%
100%
Results of 2020 internal accounting management system
Reported
-
Mar. 04
Re-approval of financial statements of the 53rd fiscal year
Approved
90%
100%
Mar. 24
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Approved
100%
100%
Amendment of Rule (Rule and Regulation of BOD, Rule and Regulation of Sustainability
Management Committee, Corporate Governance Charter)
Approved
100%
Appointment of Committee member (Sustainability Management Committee, Recommendation
Committee on Candidates for Non-executive Directors, Compensation Committee)
Approved
100%
Approval of dual-directorship (Gang Hyun Seo: Hyundai Capital, Hyundai Card, Hyundai
Commercial)
Approved
100%
Approval of plan for safety and health
Approved
100%
2nd General
Meeting
Apr. 22
Guarantee of payment for overseas subsidiaries
Approved
91%
100%
Appointment of manager
Approved
100%
Business results of 1st quarter of 2021
Reported
-
3rd General
Meeting
Jul. 22
Approval of 54th fiscal year interim dividend payment
Approved
91%
100%
Business results of 2nd quarter of 2021
Establishing an overseas sales subsidiary
Capital Increase for overseas production subsidiary
Capital increase for overseas joint venture
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Sep. 16
Approval of disposal of treasury stock
Approved
91%
100%
Conclusion of Hyundai Card shareholders’ agreement
Mid- to long-term sales production operation strategy in North America
Reported
-
4th General
Meeting
Oct. 26
Approval of transaction between directors, etc. and the company
Approved
100%
100%
Business results of 3rd quarter of 2021
CKD plant review in Saudi Arabia
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Nov. 18
Approval of acquisition of treasury stocks
Approved
82%
100%
ESG rating result (DJSI)
Development status of fuel cell system
Reported
-
Functions of the BOD
Risk Management
Hyundai’s BOD is striving to establish a flexible risk response system to
meet the rapid changes in the automobile industry and newly emerging
trends, such as autonomous driving and electrification. The Planning &
Finance Division, under the direct supervision of the company’s CEO,
analyzes risk and opportunity factors caused by changes in the internal
and external environment, diagnoses the company’s responsiveness and
competitiveness, and establishes mid- to long-term strategies and tasks.
Compliance Management
Hyundai’s BOD has established a compliance management system along
with various schemes designed to prevent legal risks. We have appointed
a compliance officer who is responsible for designating a person to take
charge of compliance at each department, and for strengthening the
compliance capabilities of its business units by producing and distributing
compliance guidelines that cover the relevant laws and the countermeasures
necessary for business performance. Furthermore, we conduct regular
self-inspections with the aim of embedding a culture of strict compliance
throughout the company.
Ethical Management
Based on its Ethics Charter, Employee Code of Conduct, and Guidelines for
Ethical Business Conduct enacted in 2001, Hyundai’s BOD encourages all of
its employees to play a leading role in ethical management and make sound
ethical judgments in all business situations. In 2021, we strengthened our
ESG management system, including ethical management, by expanding
and reorganizing the Corporate Governance & Communication Committee,
which previously had the function of the Ethics Committee, into the
Sustainability Management Committee.
Internal Accounting Management
Hyundai’s BOD has designed and launched an internal accounting
control system with the aim of providing reasonable assurance that the
company’s financial statements are prepared and disclosed in accordance
with the generally accepted accounting standards. In December 2018, in
accordance with the 2018 amendments to the Act on External Audit of Stock
Corporations, we wholly revised our internal accounting control system to
reflect changes in the Act regarding the roles and responsibilities of the CEO
and the Audit Committee in operating the system and the best practices for
the system. Following advances in our internal accounting control system
to comply with the amended law, we have been operating relevant control
activities since 2019. Our CEO evaluates the effectiveness of the internal
accounting control system every business year and reports the results to
the Audit Committee, the BOD, and the general shareholders' meeting.
Furthermore, the Audit Committee assesses the operating status of the
company's internal accounting control system on an annual basis.
Management of Climate Change
Climate change is not only a task that we must help solve for the benefit
of future generations as a member of the global community, but also an
important issue that is directly related to our business strategy/performance
due to the inherent characteristics of the automobile industry. Hyundai has
therefore formed the Sustainability Management Committee to discuss and
monitor relevant issues, and the Committee reviews the company’s mid- to
long-term strategies, including redesigning the “2025 Strategy” and “Carbon
Neutral Strategy”.
Health and Safety Management
In line with the amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in
Korea, the CEO establishes a health and safety management plan, obtains
approval from the BOD, and implements responsible safety management
according to the plan. Hyundai is steadily increasing its investment in
safety devices and new safety technologies for its production facilities
while expanding the company-wide safety organization to improve safety
compliance and safety management.
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Audit Committee Composition
Name
Eun Soo Choi
Chi-Won Yoon
Sang-Seung Yi
Dal Hoon Shim
Ji Yun Lee
Classification
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Date of initial appointment
Mar. 17, 2017
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Non-audit Service Contracts with External Auditors
Business year
Date of contract
Serviced offered
Duration
Service fee (KRW million)
54th
Mar. 25, 2020
Support for renewal of the US APA
Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2022
250
Apr. 28, 2020
Review of the origin determination process for FTAs
May 2020 – Jul. 2021
17
Mar. 2, 2021
Refund request for the assessed local tax
Mar. 2021 – completion of task
10% of the refund amount
Apr. 12, 2021
Refund request for the paid local tax
Apr. 2021 – completion of task
10% of the refund amount
Dec. 17, 2021
Support for renewal of the APA of Czech Republic
Jan. 2022 – completion of task
180
Dec. 21, 2021
Support for renewal of the APA of Ger many
Jan. 2022 – completion of task
180
BOD Subcommittees
Hyundai has established four BOD subcommittees – the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Recommendation
Committee on Candidates for Non-executive Directors, and the Sustainability Management Committee. Each subcommittee
meets the ratio of non-executive directors to maintain independence in accordance with the Commercial Act and our internal
board regulations; and includes experts in the relevant fields according to segmented task areas and processes. The four
subcommittees under the BOD enhance professionalism and efficiency in the BOD’s work according to the purpose of their
establishment. The attendance rate and voting records of the committee members are disclosed in the business report.
Audit Committee
Composition of the Audit Committee
The Commercial Act stipulates strict criteria for securing the transparency
and independence of the Audit Committee, and thus the Audit Committee
must be composed of at least three directors appointed at a GSM, and at
least two-thirds of them should be independent directors. It should also
contain at least one member who is a specialist in accounting and finance.
All five members of Hyundai’s Audit Committee are independent directors,
with three (Chi-Won Yoon, Sang-Seung Yi, Dal Hoon Shim) of whom are
experts in accounting and finance.
In particular, Director Eun Soo Choi, a legal expert who has served as a
presiding judge at district and high courts, the chief judge of a court, and the
President of the Patent Court, and Director Dal Hoon Shim, who has long
served as a tax official, such as the Head of NTS Jungbu Regional Office,
contribute greatly to the company’s risk management by viewing things
from a different perspective to the company’s internal audit organization.
Operation of the Audit Committee
Roles and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee verifies the legality of the business activities of the
directors and management, and reviews the soundness and propriety of
Hyundai’s corporate financial activities and the accuracy of its financial
reporting. The company's internal accounting manager acts as a full-
time registered director, and a separate entity is formed to support him
in performing his duties. In 2021, all members of the Audit Committee
attended education on the topic of “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Internal
Accounting Management System and Response Strategies” in order to
enhance the professionalism and efficiency of their auditing work.
Approval of Non-audit Services
Hyundai regularly monitors the independence of its external auditors, and
only allows their non-audit services to the extent that they do not affect their
independence. We report the related details to the Audit Committee on a
quarterly basis and disclose them in quarterly reports.
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Compensation Committee
Composition of the Compensation Committee
Following the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for the
establishment of the Compensation Committee at the GSM in 2019, Hyundai
enacted the Compensation Committee regulations at the 4th general BOD
meeting. Non-executive directors constitute a majority of the members of
the Committee, with two independent directors and one internal director.
Operation of the Compensation Committee
Roles and Responsibilities of the Compensation Committee
Established to secure objectivity and transparency in the remuneration
decision process for registered directors, the Compensation Committee
deliberates and decides on the remuneration limit for registered directors
and other matters related to the remuneration system for internal directors.
Compensation Committee Composition
Name
Chi-Won Yoon
Dal Hoon Shim
Gang Hyun Seo
Classification
Independent
director
Independent
director
Internal director
Date of initial
appointment
Jul. 22, 2020
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Audit Committee Activities in 2021
Classification
Date
Contents
Whether
approved
Attendance
rate
Approval
rate
1st General
Meeting
Jan. 26
Approval of financial statements for the 53rd fiscal year
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of the 53rd annual report
Approved
100%
Operational status of 2020 internal accounting management system
Operational status of 2020 reporting system for violations of internal accounting
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Feb. 23
Approval of agenda to be submitted to the 53rd GSM
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of the evaluation results of the operation system for the internal
accounting management system in 2020
Approved
100%
Approval of the audit performance in 2020 and the audit plan for 2021
Approved
100%
Progress of the external audit in 2020
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Mar. 04
Re-approval of financial statements of the 53rd fiscal year
Approved
100%
100%
Extraordinary
Meeting
Mar. 24
Appointment of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Approved
100%
100%
2nd General
Meeting
Apr. 22
Business results of 1st quarter of 2021
2021 evaluation plan for the internal accounting management system
Results of checking the compliance requirements related to the appointment
of an external auditor in 2020
The external auditor’s audit plan for the 2021 financial statements
Reported
100%
-
3rd General
Meeting
Jul. 22
Business results of 2nd quarter of 2021
Progress of the external auditor’s audit
Reported
100%
-
4th General
Meeting
Oct. 26
Establishment of regulations on the appointment of external auditors
Approved
100%
100%
Business results of 3rd quarter of 2021
Progress of the internal accounting management system in 2021
Progress of the 2021 internal audit
Progress of the external audit
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Nov. 09
Evaluation and selection of external auditor candidates
Approved
100%
100%
Compensation Committee Activities in 2021
Date
Contents
Whether approved
Attendance rate
Approval rate
Feb. 19
Approval of the limit of remuneration for the 54th directors
Approved
100%
100%
Recommendation Committee on Candidates for Non-executive Directors Composition
Name
Eun Soo Choi
Eugene M. Ohr
Sang-Seung Yi
Euisun Chung
JaeHoon Chang
Classification
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Internal director
Internal director
Date of initial appointment
Mar. 17, 20017
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 24, 2021
Recommendation Committee on Candidates for Non-executive Directors Activities in 2021
Date
Contents
Whether approved
Attendance rate
Approval rate
Feb. 19
Recommendation on candidates for independent directors.
Approved
75%
100%
Recommendation Committee on Candidates for
Non-executive Directors
Composition of the Recommendation Committee on Candidates
for Non-executive Directors
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, Hyundai proposes
non-executive director candidates to a GSM following the recommendations
and deliberations of the Committee for Recommendation of Candidates
for Non-executive Directors and the BOD, respectively. The Committee is
composed of three independent directors and two internal directors, with
independent directors making up a majority of the total number of directors,
according to the laws and regulations.
Operation of the Recommendation Committee on Candidates
for Non-executive Directors
Roles and Responsibilities of the Recommendation Committee on
Candidates for Non-executive Directors
The Recommendation Committee on Candidates for Non-executive
Directors recommends candidates by comprehensively reviewing their
expertise and individual competencies in their respective fields, and ensures
that they meet the requirements of the laws related to independent directors.
By examining the candidates more closely than required by the law, Hyundai
prevents the appointment of independent directors with a history of causing
damages to corporate value or infringing shareholdersʼ rights.
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Sustainability Management Committee Composition
Name
Eun Soo Choi
Chi-Won Yoon
Eugene M. Ohr
Sang-Seung Yi
Dal Hoon Shim
Ji Yun Lee
JaeHoon Chang
Classification
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Independent director
Internal director
Date of initial
appointment
Mar. 17, 2017
Mar. 22, 2019
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Mar. 24, 2021
Sustainability Management Committee Activities in 2021
Classification
Date
Contents
Whether
approved
Attendance
rate
Approval
rate
1st General
Meeting
Jan. 26
Approval of transactions of goods and services with an affiliated company including
the same person
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of financial transactions under the terms and conditions agreed with
affiliated financial companies
Approved
100%
Approval of transaction limit with stakeholders
Approved
100%
Approval of the major social contribution plans for 2021
Approved
100%
Approval of investment in the ZERO1NE Fund 2
Approved
100%
Transactions between directors and the company in 4th quarter of 2020
Transactions with stakeholders in 2nd half of 2020
Social contribution activities in 4th quarter of 2020
Results of the inspection of employees’ implementation of the Code of Ethics in 2nd half of 2020
Implementation status and plan for the Compliance Program for Fair Trade
Governance activities in 2nd half of 2020
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Feb. 23
Progress of ESG improvements
Reported
100%
-
Operation of the Sustainability Management Committee
Roles and Responsibilities of the Sustainability Management Committee
The Sustainability Management Committee is responsible for
strengthening the ESG management system by establishing major ESG-
related policies and discussing improvement plans, including the roles
of the former Corporate Governance & Communication Committee. In
addition, the Committee plays the role of a supervisory authority and
checks on ethical issues related with the company’s employees while
carrying out various activities to improve the company's sustainability
internally and externally, such as establishing major health and safety
related plans and checking that they are properly implemented.
Sustainability Management Committee
Composition of the Sustainability Management Committee
In 2021, Hyundai established the Sustainability Management Committee by
expanding and reorganizing the Corporate Governance & Communication
Committee. The Committee is composed of six independent directors and
one internal director, as the functions of the former Corporate Governance &
Communication Committee with four members have been expanded.
Classification
Date
Contents
Whether
approved
Attendance
rate
Approval
rate
Extraordinary
Meeting
Mar. 24
Appointment of the Chairman of the Sustainability Management Committee
Approved
100%
100%
2nd General
Meeting
Apr. 22
Approval of transactions of goods and services with an affiliated company including
the same person
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of financial transactions under the terms and conditions agreed with
affiliated financial companies.
Approved
100%
Approval of transactions with affiliates
Approved
100%
Deliberation on payment guarantees for overseas subsidiaries
Approved
100%
Transactions between directors and the company in 1st quarter of 2021
Social contribution activities in 1st quarter of 2021
Reported
-
3rd General
Meeting
Jul. 22
Approval of transactions of goods and services with an affiliated company including
the same person
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of financial transactions under the terms and conditions agreed with
affiliated financial companies.
Approved
100%
Transactions between directors and the company in 2nd quarter of 2021
Transactions with stakeholders in 1st half of 2021
Social contribution activities in 2nd quarter of 2021
Results of the inspection of employees’ implementation of the Code of Ethics in 1st half of 2021
Implementation status and plan for the Compliance Program for Fair Trade
Governance activities in 1st half of 2021
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Sep. 16
Details of compliance support activities in 3rd quarter of 2021
Hyundai Motor Company’s carbon neutral strategy
Reported
100%
-
4th General
Meeting
Oct. 26
Approval of transactions of goods and services with affiliated companies including
the same person
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of financial transactions under the terms and conditions agreed with
affiliated financial companies
Approved
100%
Re-approval of transactions with affiliates (brand usage fee)
Approved
100%
Approval of transactions with an affiliate (lease of the office building in Gye-dong)
Approved
100%
Approval of transactions with an affiliate (maritime transportation of finished vehicles)
Approved
100%
Deliberation of transactions between directors, etc. and the company
Approved
100%
Transactions between directors and the company in 3rd quarter of 2021
Social contribution activities in 3rd quarter of 2021
Progress of the health and safety plan in 2021
Progress of the UAM Project
Reported
-
Extraordinary
Meeting
Dec. 9
Approval of the TRS settlement transaction for SPC’s stake in Hyundai Capital
Approved
100%
100%
Approval of transactions with affiliates (brand usage fee)
Approved
100%
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Communication with Shareholders
One Share, One Vote
In accordance with the Commercial Act and the Articles of Incorporation,
Hyundai grants one voting right per share owned by shareholders according
to the type and number of stocks held. As of the end of 2021, the total
number of common shares issued is 213,668,187 of which 14,048,242 shares
are treasury stocks, so the number of common shares excluding treasury
stock is 199,619,945.
Strengthening Communication with Shareholders
In 2021, Hyundai held a total of 35 corporate briefing sessions including
quarterly business result announcements while communicating with
shareholders through various channels to establish global-level governance.
In particular, we hold an annual NDR in which the independent director in
charge of protecting shareholder’s rights and interests accompanies the
top management to meet with investors in person. In consideration of the
COVID-19 situation, we held the NDR virtually in 2020 and 2021.
Hyundai has been holding the CEO Investor Day annually since 2019 to
present its mid- to long-term management goals and enhance investors’
understanding of the company. The 2022 CEO Investor Day was held in
March. In addition, in the same month, we held an online corporate briefing
session for individual shareholders for the first time to share information
and strengthen communication with them about their main concerns. In
2021, we had more than 800 meetings, including conferences organized by
securities firms, NDRs for domestic and foreign investors, and frequent IR
interviews for visiting investors. In addition to investor meetings, we provided
annual guidance on our annual turnover and shareholder return policy for
the first time at the 2021 earnings announcement in January, and have been
since doing so as a way to enhance our management transparency and
shareholder value.
In March 2021, for the convenience of shareholders who could not attend
the GSM, Hyundai broadcast it live. We also conducted a survey on the
areas of greatest interest of shareholders who had pre-registered for
online attendance and, based on the results, held a briefing session on the
“automotive market outlook” to provide them with practical information and
promote closer communication with them.
Shareholder Return Policy
To enhance shareholder value, Hyundai has been paying dividends whose
size is determined in consideration of the company’s investment, business
performance, and cash flow. The company announced its “mid- and long-
term dividend policy” in 2017 and has maintained the same stance until
now. The policy seeks to return 30-50% of the annual free cash flow to
shareholders, while aiming for a dividend payout ratio comparable to that
of global competitors in the mid- to long-term. In addition, we endeavor to
demonstrate our respect for shareholders’ rights and boost their confidence
by providing them with an explanation of the direction of shareholder return
in the annual guidance announcement in January of each year.
In addition, we repurchased treasury stocks equivalent to 1.0% of issued
stock three times – from December 2018 to February 2019, from December
2019 to March 2020, and from November 2021 to February 2022 – in our
efforts to enhance shareholder value.
Protecting Shareholder Rights
Hyundai carries out a variety of activities to protect shareholder rights. While guaranteeing shareholders’ basic rights to
participate in profit distribution, attend GSMs and exercise voting rights, and receive information in a regular and timely
manner as stipulated in the Commercial Act, Hyundai seeks to establish transparent governance by communicating with
its shareholders through various channels. We respect the fair demands and opinions of shareholders, including their
exercise of shareholders’ rights to vote and make proposals, while laying solid foundations for sound governance through
a transparent and rational decision-making process. In addition, we bolster communication by actively operating investor
relation activities such as corporate briefings, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), and GSMs.
Convocation of a GSM
Convocation Notice of a General Shareholder’s Meeting
The Commercial Act stipulates that a convocation notice must be made
at least two weeks in advance in order to give shareholders sufficient time
to deliberate on items of agenda. To provide shareholders with more time,
Hyundai has improved its business process so that the convocation notice of
a GSM containing the date, place, and agenda can be provided four weeks in
advance. Accordingly, we have issued a convocation notice four weeks prior
to each GSM since 2020.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Hyundai’s Corporate Governance Charter stipulates that shareholders must
actively exercise their voting rights for the development and profit of the
company. We therefore ensure that our shareholders engage in important
business issues of the company by exercising their right to vote.
Approval of the Directors’ Compensation Limit
The directors’ compensation limit is submitted to a GSM after objective and
transparent deliberation by the Compensation Committee. The director’s
compensation limit proposed at the 55th GSM as item No. 4 was approved
at the approval rate of 99.4%.
Exercise of Shareholders’ Voting Rights
At Hyundai’s AGM, voting rights are exercised through shareholders’ direct
participation or by proxy, or by solicitation of the proxy exercise of voting
rights. In principle, one share has one vote. We introduced an electronic
voting system at the 52nd GSM held in 2020 to facilitate our shareholders’
voting rights. Since the 53rd GSM held in 2021, the meeting has been
broadcast live online to further enhance shareholders’ convenience,
including the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. In addition, shareholders
who meet the requirements for shareholders’ rights to make proposals
under the Commercial Act can express their opinions on the management's
compensation, etc. by requesting that a general shareholder’s meeting deal
with the issue as an agenda item.
Name
Type
Ownership (%)
No. of shares
1 Hyundai MOBIS
Common stock
21.43%
45,782,023
2 National Pension Service
Common stock
8.10%
17,312,294
3 Mong-Koo Chung
Common stock
5.33%
11,395,859
4 Euisun Chung
Common stock
2.62%
5,598,478
5 The Government of Singapore
Common stock
2.04%
4,363,364
6 Others
Common stock
60.48%
129,216,169
*
As of December 31, 2021
**
There are no golden shares possess by a government institution
213,668,187
Total
1
2
3
4
6
5
Kay agenda items in 2021
Dividend History
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1. Introduction
Business Ethics & Compliance
Code of Conduct
Hyundai Motor Company Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct is designed
to increase ethical awareness among its employees by providing them with
specific procedures and measures related to the implementation of ethical
management. They specifically cover corruption and bribery, discrimination,
information confidentiality, conflicts of interest, antitrust/anti-competitive
practices, money laundering and insider trading, environment, health and
safety, and whistleblowing.
Anti-Corruption/Bribery Policy
In June 2021, Hyundai established an Anti-Corruption/Bribery Policy of
Hyundai Motor Company to prevent the risks of corruption and bribery and
ensure that employees comply with its ethical standards and moral values.
The policy includes such guidelines as the prohibition of all forms of bribery
and solicitation, the eradication of facilitation payments, the prohibition of
political donations and sponsorships, and rules on charitable donations and
sponsorships in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
The policy also contains a clause which stipulates that the company shall
establish a reporting system accessible to all employees and stakeholders
to monitor corruption and bribery risks at all times and to take the necessary
measures immediately in the event of violations.
Audit/Report on Ethical Risks, etc.
Hyundai operates the Compliance Support Advice Center within its
compliance management support system to encourage its employees to
comply with the rules and regulations and report any violations thereof.
Furthermore, the company operates a number of reporting channels, including
the Cyber Audit Office, with the goal of realizing transparent management.
Through these channels, we receive reports on acts that violate our ethical
management principles, including unfair trade practices, unreasonable
requests for or the provision of money, goods or entertainment, and misuses
and abuses of authority and solicitation, etc. If an act that violates the Hyundai
Motor Company Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct is detected, the
employee in question may be subject to disciplinary action up to termination
of employment pursuant to Article 64 of the Employment Rules. In addition,
Hyundai monitors its employees’ application of the Code of Ethics throughout
their performance in its semi-annual and ad hoc audits and reports the results
to the Sustainability Management Committee under the BOD.
Protection of Whistleblowers
Hyundai stipulates the protection of whistleblowers related to employee’s
business ethics and compliance through the Ethics Charter, Code of
Conduct, and internal rules relating to workplace ethics regulations, while
also complying with relevant laws. We have also set measures in place for
protection of the confidentiality of whistleblowers and related information
as well as strict prohibition of disadvantages or retaliation against them.
In the event that protection for a whistleblower is violated, such as cases
of retaliation against internal whistleblowers, the company may impose
aggravated punishment on the offenders in accordance with Article 9 of
Chapter 3 (Handling of violations of the regulations) of the regulations on
workplace ethics.
Implementation of Ethical Management
Internalization of Code of Conduct
Hyundai requires its employees to pledge compliance and ethical
management on a regular basis in an effort to help them internalize the
company’s Code of Conduct. In 2021, Hyundai conducted ethics education
for about 73,000 employees, including contract workers, through an online
platform and in-house broadcasting system, to raise awareness of major
ethical issues such as anti-corruption, fair trade, and cyber security. The
implementation of the Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct is overseen by
the BOD’s Sustainability Management Committee, which was reorganized
in March 2021. The Committee is authorized to make decisions on major
ethical management-related policies and revisions of the Code of Conduct,
among other tasks.
Ethical Management
As a corporate citizen, Hyundai is taking the lead in practicing business ethics to fulfill its economic and legal responsibilities
to its stakeholders – including customers, shareholders, suppliers, and local communities – through ethical management
activities and fair trade compliance. In 2001, we enacted the Ethics Charter, Employee Code of Conduct, and Guidelines for
Ethical Business Conduct to establish the basis for our employees’ ethical judgments and promote an ethical management
culture throughout the company. In March 2021, we reformed the former Corporate Governance & Communication
Committee into the Sustainability Management Committee to build trust and pursue win-win growth with our stakeholders.
Whistleblower Protections
1.
Confidentiality: Personal information of the informant cannot be
disclosed to the public without the informant’s consent.
2.
Guarantee of status: The employer or relevant department is
prohibited from imposing any disadvantages or discriminating
against the informant because of supplied information,
statements and submission of evidence.
3.
Reduction or exemption of liabilities: If any mistake or negligence
of the informant are discovered during the investigation process,
the liabilities of the information for such faults or negligence may
be reduced or waived.
1.
We shall perform our duties based on clear and transparent standards
and do our utmost to fulfill our responsibilities with integrity.
2.
We shall compete fairly in the market and conduct business ethically
with all parties that engage in contractual relationships with us.
3.
We shall provide safe products, exceptional services and accurate
information, and we rigorously protect personal information to
increase customer value.
4.
We shall respect our members as independent individuals and, to this
end, provide fair working conditions and safe working environments.
5.
We shall contribute to sustainable development by fulfilling our social
& environmental responsibilities as a member of society, so that
diverse stakeholders may prosper together in harmony.
Reporting Channels
By Phone
+82-2-3464-3500
By Mail
Hyundai Motor Group Audit Office
By Fax
+82-2-3464-8813
Cyber Audit Office
Reporting
Ethical Management System
Ethics Charter
Hyundai has established the Hyundai Ethics Charter in order to conduct
its business based on the principles of ethics and compliance as a global
leading company. The following Five Guiding Principles of the Hyundai
Motor Group Ethics Charter serve as the guidelines on ethical management
which Hyundai employees must follow to when dealing with various
stakeholders such as customers, shareholders, suppliers, and members of
local communities.
Five Guiding Principles of Hyundai Motor Group’s Ethics Charter
Anti-Corruption/Bribery Policy of Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct
Investigation into Violations of the Code of Conduct
In 2021, Hyundai received 104 reports related to the forgery of private
documents/violations of concurrent positions, bribery, violations of
information security, and workplace harassment; investigated 80 cases,
excluding false reports; and took disciplinary action – dismissal, wage cut,
suspension, warning, etc. – against 46 cases.
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Compliance Program
Implementing the Compliance Program
Hyundai promotes fair and transparent management starting with its
CEO’s commitment to compliance program (CP) in the first and second
half of every year. In this way, Hyundai spreads its top management’s
strong CP commitment to all of its employees in addition to getting
its own Guidelines on CP, which are applied to their actual work
performance. In addition, Hyundai appoints a CP officer at a BOD
meeting to manage and supervise the company’s overall performance
in terms of fair trade, while fostering a CP culture by offering various fair
trade training programs and newsletters company-wide. Hyundai reports
the results of its CP implementation efforts and its plan for the next year
to the BOD semi-annually as a way to strengthen the responsibilities and
obligations of each business site to promote CP.
Fair Trading Education
Hyundai not only conducts fair trade education for its employees every year,
but also informs new employees of the importance of complying with the
Fair Trade Act from the moment they join the company. We also conduct
annual CP training for all new executives and employees working in areas
that are subject or closely related to the fair trade laws. We promote fair
trade through bi-monthly fair trade newsletters to raise awareness of fair
trade throughout the company and ensure that our employees practice
precautions related to fair trade. Most notably, Hyundai makes utmost efforts
to provide education and video lectures on the protection of its suppliers’
technologies which has been gaining importance.
Fair Trading Education Performance
Year
Number of training sessions
Number of participants
2018
13
2,246
2019
8
1,429
2020
3
8,456
2021
4
8,261
* Replaced by online training due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021
Fair Trade and Anti-corruption Programs for Suppliers
Hyundai includes contents such as bribes and customary fees including
rebates in the Ethics Charter and Code of Conducts, as well as the
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct to prevent such incidents from happening
and thereby ensuring that its employees and those of its suppliers can
continue to conduct transparent and fair transactions. We also conduct
anti-corruption risk checks and report the results to the Sustainability
Management Committee under the BOD.
Building Compliance Management System
Chief Compliance Officer & Compliance Officer
In 2012, Hyundai appointed a Chief Compliance Officer and established
compliance control standards and implementation guidelines to serve as the
basis of the company’s compliance support activities. The Chief Compliance
Officer conducts compliance support activities to prevent corporate legal
risks and reports the details to the BOD regularly, while having external
experts evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s compliance control
system and reporting the outcomes to the BOD once a year.
In addition, we have been appointing departmental heads as Compliance
Officer of their respective departments. By introducing the compliance
officer system, Hyundai has made it possible for the company’s compliance
management message to spread effectively across all departments, thereby
instilling its key employees with a keen sense of responsibility for compliance
management.
Online Compliance System
Hyundai has been upgrading its online compliance system as a way
to support compliance activities more extensively, which enables our
employees to gain access to not only existing functions, such as legal advice
and contract review, but also to new functions including compliance self-
assessment and compliance library services.
Strengthening Compliance Capability and
Creating of a Compliance Culture
Compliance Self-assessment & Compliance Guideline
Hyundai conducts compliance self-assessment in various areas of law,
including trade secrets, anti-corruption, and personal information, so that
employees can diagnose and prevent legal harm on their own in the course
of performing their duties (twice a year for each legal area).
Compliance Management
Hyundai practices compliance management effectively
through a robust compliance support system. The company
helps its employees diagnose and prevent compliance
risks on their own through the compliance support officer
system, the expanded online compliance support system,
compliance education, compliance self-assessment,
compliance guidelines, and compliance newsletters.
Fair Trade
Hyundai competes fairly in the market and conducts fair
dealings with its contractual counterparts. In particular, we
include the principles of fair trade with competitors and
suppliers, such as antitrust, collusion, unfair competition,
and money laundering, in our Ethics Charter and Code of
Conduct, and do our business accordingly.
Dissemination of the CEO’s
message emphasizing fair trade
(all employees, twice a year)
Operation of the CP Council
Planning
Offline and online training on
the Fair Trade Act, etc.
Distribution of fair trade
newsletters
Increasing employee awareness
Reporting of CP performance
status and plans to the BOD
Reporting results
CP Implementation Process
Following the compliance self-assessment, the company enables
the relevant departments to improve the risks identified during the
assessment process on their own.
In addition, we have produced and distributed compliance guidelines
containing the main contents of the laws and regulations which
employees should know and comply with when performing their duties.
We have published some 40 compliance guidelines on the Monopoly
Regulation and Fair Trade Act, the Criminal Act, the Unfair Competition
Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act, labor laws, and intellectual
property laws etc. at home and abroad, as well as publishing summary
guidelines designed to increase employees’ usability and reflect revisions
of the laws.
In 2021, Hyundai produced and distributed an English-language version
of the Compliance Management Handbook, which was revised in 2020,
to reiterate the importance of compliance management to foreign
employees and promote the practice of compliance management as a
way to enhance the overall compliance capacity of our employees.
Compliance Training & Newsletter
Hyundai raises awareness of compliance management by providing
regular and ad hoc compliance training for new recruits, newly promoted
employees, and overseas employees. In particular, we provide online
compliance training on dealing with anti-corruption and preventing
collusion for all employees once a year to prevent the various legal risks that
may arise in the course of their business performance. We also introduce
the latest compliance issues to our employees by regularly publishing a
compliance newsletter that introduces legal issues related to the automotive
industry and in-house ethical regulations, in addition to a monthly legal
report that introduces the latest legal revisions and precedents.
In addition, we put even more effort into raising awareness of compliance
among leaders by publishing a leader compliance newsletter that
provides them with customized compliance management information
and requiring each of them to conduct a compliance self-assessment.
Compliance and Ethics Pledge
Hyundai has its employees make a pledge to practice compliance and
ethical management as a way to remind them of principles of compliance
and ethics and to help them develop compliance mindset.
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Global Risk Management System
Company-wide Risk Management System
Hyundai is faced with unparalleled risks due to the prolonged COVID-19
crisis and the unstable international situation caused by the Russia-
Ukraine war, and the resulting imbalance in the supply and demand of
semiconductors, which are key automobile parts. In response, Hyundai
has established and begun operating a company-wide risk management
system. More specifically, the company has appointed a CFO in charge of
the company’s overall risk management and launched the Sustainability
Management Committee within the BOD to regularly discuss major ESG
issues and risk responses. In addition to the BOD, the Management Strategy
Committee, composed of key executives (division head level) including the
CEO, convenes every month to manage material risks that have a significant
impact on the company. Moreover, Hyundai has established a risk reporting
line that covers all the way to the CEO and the BOD, so that the risks
identified in each division can be shared with key management.
Hyundai strives to enable not only its key management but also all other
employees to manage risks based on its 2025 Strategy and seize opportunities
to create corporate value. To this end, we produce video clips of the core
content of the 2025 Strategy and conduct employee training. Key emerging
risks are provided online to employees through the “Weekly B.I. Briefing
(Risk Trend Report)”. In addition to training, we use non-financial risk factors
as performance evaluation indicators for executives. Going forward, we will
continue to develop evaluation and training schemes for all our employees.
Risk Management System by Division
Hyundai manages risks through the planning part within each of the various
divisions organized by value chain. The Sales Division is divided by region,
such as Korea, China, North America, Europe, India, Africa and the Middle
East. The planning part within the Division focuses on managing specific
risks associated with its respective market. Hyundai’s risk management
organizations include the Legal Office, which manages legal risks; the
Legal Certification Office, which manages vehicle-related regulations and
certification-related risks; divisions devoted to particular functions such as
finance, labor, and quality; and the HMG Management Research Institute,
which prepares preemptive countermeasures by analyzing macro- and
micro-economic and industrial trends. The risk management departments
operate independently of business divisions divided by value chain, while
corruption and unfair trade are managed through continuous monitoring by
the Audit Office within the Audit Committee.
Risk Management
Risk Management
Hyundai is facing a shift to two major paradigms – the internalization of future technologies such as electrification,
autonomous driving, and connectivity, and response to ESG issues and risks. These new paradigms will give us an opportunity
to leap forward into a global top-tier company while carrying the risks posed by uncertainty. Accordingly, we strive to build
proactive risk management culture based on a company-wide risk management and monitoring system, risk-linked employee
performance evaluation, and company-wide training on related topics. In the immediate future, Hyundai will conduct a
thorough analysis of the core risks and continue to enhance its risk management processes as an organization that can turn
each new crisis into an opportunity to leap forward.
Risk Management System
Sales
Production
Procurement
A planning part within each business division manages
business risks in their respective fields
Management
Research Institute
Legal Office
Periodic risk
monitoring
and
management
Risk management
regarding finance,
labor, quality,
etc.
Research on
macro/
micro risks in
the market
Management
Strategy
Committee
BOD
Business Strategy Division
• Management of response to major
company-wide risks
• Meetings held every month
• Response to major ESG issues and risks
• 2-4 meetings per year
Business Lines
Risk Management Line
Audit of
corruption and
unfair trade,
and monitoring
of company-
wide risk
management
Risk Management
Monitoring Line
Audit Office
Sustainability Management Committee
Audit Committee
Product development
and research
Professional
organizations by function
In order to boost the efficiency of each department’s risk management
system, Hyundai has established a risk identification and reporting
procedure for employees. Once identified, risks are managed in the order
of identification, check/report, and preemptive response through weekly/
monthly/ongoing risk assessment meetings. For key areas that directly
affect the companyʼs business operations, Hyundai has established monthly
risk assessment meetings for each area, such as sales/production and PM/
product strategy. Hyundai has also enabled product-level risk management,
including the establishment of risk criteria within the product development
and approval process.
Tax Strategy
Hyundai recognizes that tax compliance significantly contributes to
securing customer profits and maximizing both shareholders’ returns and
government finances, and that tax risk management is a prerequisite for
sustainable management. We therefore respect the principle of fair taxation
by the tax authorities and faithfully comply with our tax obligations as a
taxpayer. Going forward, we will strive to build collaborative mutual trust
with tax authorities.
Managing Tax Risks
“Strict compliance with the laws” is the core of Hyundai’s tax risk
management policy. The company takes the lead in creating a transparent
tax culture by faithfully providing all the evidence requested by tax
authorities. Hyundai never engages in any tax evasion by using tax havens
or tax structures without commercial substance. Furthermore, as a global
company, we prevent tax risks in advance by identifying differences in the
tax laws of different countries and their intention and by analyzing their
respective dispute risks. Good example includes the “arm’s length principle”
as a way to prevent the risk of double taxation arising from competition for
taxation rights between tax authorities in advance.
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Integrated Risk Management
Managing internal controls on risk is important to secure effective financial
planning and organizational flexibility. In order to analyze various types of
risks in addition to market or price risks, Hyundai has conducted sensitivity
tests and stress analysis related to those risks.
Classification
Key Tasks
Currency risk
Implementing the foreign currency inflow and outflow matching strategy to manage the exchange risk of major foreign currencies
such as the USD, EUR, and JPY
Adjusting the foreign currency fund supply and demand settlement date according to exchange rate forecasts, and using foreign
exchange derivatives etc. as a hedging instrument
Interest rate risk
• Short-term borrowings: Balancing fixed-rate borrowings and floating-rate borrowings
• Long-term borrowings: Adhering to the principle of fixed-rate borrowing, etc.
Credit risk
• Selecting business partners above a certain level by evaluating their financial conditions, transaction experience, and other factors
Liquidity risk
• Establishing and forecasting short-term and mid- to long-term money management plans along with an analysis of actual cash flow
• Maturity structure response management, etc. of financial assets and financial liabilities
Climate risk
• Establish a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 at all stages from the procurement of parts to production and operation
• Reorganize the business structure centered on electrified vehicles for carbon reduction and net-zero emissions
Increase the use of renewable energy in business sites through green hydrogen, renewable energy power generation, REC purchase,
and renewable energy PPA contracts (Achieve 100% renewable electricity (RE100) by 2045)
Water risk
Efficient use of water resources and periodic inspections of leaking facilities to prevent the risk of rising operating costs and production
costs due to higher water bills
Resource risk
• Design considering the application of recycled materials to major automobile parts as well as scrap car recycling
Activities to recreate value from end-of-life vehicles including “Re:Style”, an upcycling project conducted in collaboration with the
fashion industry
Hazardous gas risk
• Respond to stricter laws on harmful gases such as Euro 6 and RDE, and preemptive respond to increasingly strict legal standards
• Develop new technologies to reduce exhaust gas and air pollutants generated by production facilities, etc.
Hazardous
substance risk
Adopt the International Material Data System (IMDS) to check whether all chemical substances in parts produced by suppliers meet
the regulations, while limiting the use of chemical products containing highly hazardous substances in factories and promoting zero-
hazardous substances through the use of substitutes, etc. for workers’ health and safety
Increased Regulatory Risks Associated with the
Establishment
of a Plastic Circular Economy in Europe and Korea
Risk Context
In December 2020, the Korean government declared “Carbon
Neutrality by 2050” and set the target of reducing GHG emissions in
the transportation sector to be 29.3% of the level recorded in 2017 by
2050. To this end, the Korean government is expected to change the
current vehicle tax based on vehicle price and engine displacement to
an eco-friendly tax based on carbon emissions, while strengthening
regulations on CO
2
emissions. Some European countries, such as
France, already impose a car tax based on carbon emissions, with
the implementation of the policy affecting demand in the car market.
Hyundai’s Genesis brand and mid-to-large SUVs, both of which have
contributed significantly to the company’s profitability, are expected to
take a big hit in sales when a carbon-emissions-based tax is imposed
due to their relatively high CO
2
emissions.
Hyundai’s Approach
In response to the risk of changes in market demand caused by the new
tax policy, Hyundai is approaching the challenge from two directions.
First, in order to reduce the carbon emissions of its SUV models, in
2021 Hyundai launched the Tucson PHEV (CO
2
emissions: 31 g/km) and
the Santa Fe PHEV, which have significantly improved CO
2
emissions
compared to the existing Tucson model (CO
2
emissions: 148 g/km).
Second, we launched the IONIQ 5, the first dedicated EV based on
the E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform), an electric vehicle-
only platform, in 2021. In addition, we are expanding the EV lineup of
the Genesis brand from small to medium/large vehicles by launching
the G80 EV, the first EV under the Genesis brand, and the GV60, the
first dedicated EV model. Going forward, we will establish an EV lineup
consisting of 17 models (11 Hyundai models and 6 Genesis models) by
2030, and for the Genesis brand in particular, we plan to switch 100% of
the Genesis lineup to EVs by 2030.
Risk Context
In 2018, the European Commission announced a strategy to build the plastic
circular economy with the aim of reusing or recycling 100% of all plastic
packaging and recycling more than 50% of all waste plastics generated in
Europe by 2030. To this end, the EU banned the use of major single-use plastics
(SUPs) in 2021, which was followed by the strengthening of its regulations on
the use of plastics for vehicles as well as household and disposable plastics. In
particular, it is pushing for the enforcement of regulations mandating the use
of recycled plastics in new cars. In Korea, the government is presenting the
establishment of a plastic circular economy as a major national task, so that it
is expected to change the current recommendation on the recycling of scrap
cars to a 95% recycling mandate, in addition to introducing the mandatory use
of recycled plastics in new cars, as is already the case in Europe. Once Korea has
enforced the regulation mandating the use of recycled plastic materials in new
cars, it is expected that Hyundai will face multiple risks such as the risk of an
interruption of production due to a rise in the price of recycled plastic materials
combined with a shortage in supply, as well as regulatory risks stemming from
a shortage of high-quality recycled plastics that meet the safety and quality
requirements for new cars. Notably, the regulatory risks are most likely to
increase when Korea enforces a 95% compulsory regulation on the recycling
rate of scrapped cars, like the European ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) regulation,
because, unlike in Europe, if Korea implements the pre-shredder method (the
manual dismantling and recycling of the parts of a scrapped car), there will be
limits to the disposal and recycling of scrapped cars in large quantities.
Hyundai’s Approach
Plastics make up the second largest segment after metals, accounting for
17% of all vehicle materials on average on an internal combustion engine
(ICE) basis. However, the recycling rate of plastics used in vehicles is low
because they are composites. Therefore, to increase the recycling rate of
plastics, Hyundai launched the Resource Circulation Council in 2021, and has
improved its recycling rate of waste resources generated from the existing
scrapped car network, while overhauling all the relevant work. We are also
planning to recover plastics from not only wheel guards, undercovers, battery
trays, and fan-shrouds but also from lamps, exterior parts, and closure parts.
In addition, we make continuous efforts to discover new sources of waste
plastics in order to secure a stable supply chain for recycled plastics, and
reviews plastic recycling in various fields such as marine pollutants and rural
environmental pollutants. Furthermore, we have established a strategic
collaboration system for plastic recycling with leading domestic and foreign
chemical companies and hold regular technical exchange meetings with
them for a joint response.
Major Potential Risks
Potential Vehicle Tax Reform based on Domestic
Carbon Emission Levels
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Global Network
5.2
Business Performance
5.3
Facts & Figures
5.4
ESG Certifications
5.5
GRI Index
5.6
TCFD Index
5.7
SASB Index
5.8
WEF IBC Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
5.9
Stakeholder Engagement
5.10
Materiality Analysis
5.11
Independent Assurance Statement
5.12
Assurance Statement
5.13
About This Report
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Global Network
Hyundai operates production plants, technology research institutes, and design centers in major overseas markets.
We sell vehicles across the globe, with around 6,200 sales networks in approximately 184 countries.
* As of June, 2021
1
Hyundai Motor Group(China) Ltd.
2
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company
3
Hyundai Motor Technology And
Engineering Center(China), Ltd.
4
Hyundai Truck & Bus (China)
5
Beijing Zingxianmotor Safeguard
Service Co
6
Hyundai Top Selection Used Car Co., Ltd.
7
China Commercial Vehicle R&D Center
8
Hyundai Motor Global Tooling in China
CO., Ltd.
9
Genesis Motor China
10 Hyundai Motor Japan R&D Center
11 Hyundai Motor Japan
12 Hyundai Motor India Headquarters
13 Hyundai Motor India Engineering Center
14
Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle
Joint Stock Company
15 Hyundai Motor Asia-Pacific Headquarters
16 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia
17 Hyundai Motors Indonesia
18
Hyundai Thanh Cong Manufacturing
Vietnam
19 Hyundai Motor Company Australia
20
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center
in Singapore
21 HTWO Guangzhou
22 Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam
23
Advanced & Digital R&D Center China
24 Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc.
Asia & Pacific
50
Hyundai Motor North America
Headquarters
51 Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
52 Hyundai·Kia America Technical Center, Inc.
53 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
54
Hyundai Motor Central & South America
Headquarters
55 Hyundai Motor de Mexico
56 Hyundai de Mexico
57 Hyundai Translead
58 Hyundai Motor America
59
Hyundai Motor Company Washington
Office
60 Motional
61 Supernal
62 Genesis Motor North America
63 North America Quality Center
64 Boston Dynamics
North America, Central & South America
29
Hyundai Motor Europe Headquarters
30 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech
31 Hyundai Motor Czech
32 Hyundai Motorsport Gmbh
33 Hyundai Motor Company Italy
34
Hyundai Motor Deutschland Gmbh
35
Hyundai Motor United Kingdom
36 Hyundai Motor France
37 Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center
38 Hyundai Motor Poland
39 Hyundai Motor Espana
40 Hyundai Motor Netherlands B.V.
41 Hyundai Motor Russia & CIS Headquarters
42
Hyundai Motor Commonwealth Of
Independent States
43 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia
44 Hyundai Truck & Bus Russia
45
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi Ve Ticaret
A.S.
46 Genesis Motor Europe
47 Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility
48 Europe Quality Center
49 Hyundai Motor Company Brussels Office
Europe
25
Hyundai Motor M.East & Africa
Headquarters
26
Commercial Vehicle Africa & Middle East
Regional Headquarter
27 Africa & Middle East Quality Center
28 Genesis Middle East & Africa
Middle East & Africa
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Business Performance
Performance Overview
In 2021, difficulties continued in the business environment, including a reduction of sales performance as
production and sales difficulties were caused by the re-spread of COVID-19, global semiconductor supply
shortages, and increased raw material prices and logistics costs.
Notwithstanding, Hyundai made continued efforts to create economic value by continually securing a
competitive edge, realize customer value through quality management, and pursue social value through
corporate citizenship. We worked on flexible production and sales, profitability improvement, increased
cost efficiency, as well as enhanced electrification competitiveness, including the launch of E-GMP, which
led to various tangible outcomes.
In the 2022 Durability Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power, a US-based market research firm, Hyundai
ranked the top from among global automobile manufacturer groups. In the electrified vehicle sales
market, the IONIQ 5 was named “World Car of the Year” at the 2022 World Car Awards and made the
achievement of enhancing brand value.
Global Sales in 2021
(Unit: Vehicle)
Domestic
Passenger vehicles
698,180
Commercial vehicles
28,658
Overseas
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
824,783
India
505,034
Europe (Western, Eastern, Turkey)
540,967
Russia (Russia, CIS)
198,234
Central & South America (Brazil, Other Latin American countries)
290,248
Africa & Middle East
242,183
Asia-Pacific (Other countries in Asia-Pacific region, Australia)
182,353
China
351,803
Overseas commercial vehicles, etc.
28,283
Total
3,890,726
Global Sales in 2021
(Unit: Vehicle)
824,783
North America
290,248
Central &
South America
28,283
Overseas commercial
vehicles, etc.
540,967
505,034
Europe
India
182,353
Asia-Pacific
242,183
Africa &
Middle East
198,234
Russia
726,838
Korea
351,803
China
Sales in Korea
727,000
units
Market Share in Korea (Including imports)
42
%
Business Review
Despite difficult conditions with intensifying competition, Hyundai strives for customer satisfaction
through product development, price policy, and services. For sustainable management, we are
making continued efforts to generate environmental and social value, such as developing eco-
friendly vehicles, establishing a low-carbon society, and achieving shared growth with suppliers.
We are also endeavoring to contribute to society, including selecting 37 social welfare projects by
inviting public participation and providing multilateral support.
In 2021, Hyundai sold 727,000 vehicles (retail basis) in the Korean market to indicate a year-on-year
decrease of 7.7%, but recorded a market share of 42% (including imported cars) by strengthening the
Genesis brand lineup and achieving strong sales of volume models. In particular, Hyundai is leading
the transition to electrification in the Korean market by leading the development and sales of eco-
friendly vehicles, such as by launching the IONIQ 5, to which an EV-only platform was applied, and
launching Genesis brand electric vehicles, the Electrified G80 and GV60.
Market Condition and Business Review in Korea
Market Condition
Annual sales in 2021 totaled 1.73 million, a year-on-year decrease of 8.4%, attributable to supply
setbacks of major manufacturers in Korea as a result of supply shortages of semiconductors for
vehicles. However, demand to purchase vehicles has been on the rise on the back of favorable
conditions in the overall automobile market, such as diversification of sales channels, acceleration
of the transition to electrification, and launch of new vehicles by major brands.
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Market Condition
Automobile sales in the US market increased 3.4% over the previous year to record 15.079 million vehicles
(retail basis). Sales continued to increase in the first half of the year as the market overcame the COVID-19
shock compared to the previous year, but sales in the second half of the year dropped to the lowest level
in the past decade as impact from semiconductor supply shortages went into full effect.
Business Review
In 2021, Genesis recorded a more than three-fold increase in sales over the previous year in the US market
on the back of strong sales of the SUV models, the GV70 and GV80. Hyundai sold 788,000 units (retail
basis), indicating year-on-year growth of 23.3%, and a market share of 5.2%.
The GV80 was chosen for “10 Best Cars and Trucks for 2021” by the Car and Driver magazine, while the
G80 and Accent ranked No. 1 in the upper-mid premium category and small car category, respectively,
in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Elantra was chosen as the NACTOY Car of the Year in 2021
following its selection in 2012. There are only two vehicles that won the North American Car of the Year
award more than once after the award was created in 1994 which are the Chevrolet Corvette and Honda
Civic. The Elantra has become one of the most recognized semi-medium vehicles in the world. In the
electric vehicle sector, the Kona and IONIQ were chosen as the top ten electric vehicles by AutoTrader.
Market Condition
In China, sales in the first quarter substantially rose owing to base effects from a regional lockdown
measure that was taken against the spread of COVID-19 the previous year, but semiconductor supply
shortages began to worsen in the second quarter and somewhat restricted overall sales growth,
resulting in a year-on-year increase of 2.3% in sales to record 19.888 million units. New energy vehicles
are continuing rapid growth (175% increase over the previous year), an outcome of a rise in private
consumers resulting from extension of subsidy payments and increased high-performance BEV launch by
different
companies. In the area of SUVs, luxury brands continued to remain strong in accordance with the
consumption upgrade trend, but some joint companies’ volume model sales were sluggish owing to parts
supply shortages to result in a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%. However, markets exclusive of SUVs grew 4.5%.
The Indian market recorded a year-on-year increase of 27.3% in sales to 3.105 million vehicles. Standby
demand from COVID-19 resulted in strong sales in the first quarter, but the spread of the Delta variant
in May resulted in a lockdown of some areas, leading to a temporary decrease in demand. However,
demand steadily recovered through August. Afterwards, reduced production of each manufacturer due
to the global semiconductor supply shortage continued from September to the end of the year. Despite
the lockdown of some regions and semiconductor supply issues, sales in 2021 totaled 3.1 million units as
a result of base effects from the sluggish automobile market that was caused by the economic downturn
and the spread of COVID-19 over the last two years as well as improvements in overall conditions.
Business Review
In 2021, Hyundai’s sales volume in China fell by 20.4% year-on-year to 350,000 vehicles (wholesale basis),
recording a market share of 1.8%. Sales of Lafesta and ix25 were sluggish, but strong sales of AVANTE and
new car effects of Tucson/Custo resulted in a lower level of decrease compared to the previous year (32.3%
decrease in 2020).
In India, strong sales of major models, including Creta, Venue, and i20, continued on the back of increased
demand, leading to a year-on-year increase of 19.2% in sales volume to reach 505,000 vehicles in 2021.
Market Condition
Total sales in Europe in 2021 were 11.775 million vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 1.5%. Recovery from
decreased sales caused by COVID-19 the previous year is being delayed by supply setbacks triggered by
semiconductor supply shortages and the spread of COVID-19 variants.
Business Review
In 2021, Hyundai’s sales volume in Europe increased by 36.7% year-on-year to 505,000 units (retail basis),
recording a market share of 4.3% in the overall market. On the back of the launch of the IONIQ 5 and
Tucson PHEV, BEV and PHEV sales indicated year-on-year growth of 26.5% and 352.5%, respectively. The
IONIQ 5 won the German Car of the Year in the new energy category.
Sales in the U.S.
788,000
units
Market Share in the U.S.
5.2
%
Sales in China (Wholesale basis)
350,000
units
Sales in India
505,000
units
Sales in Europe (Retail basis)
505,000
units
Market Share in Europe
4.3
%
U.S. Market
Asian Market
European Market
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Facts & Figures
SALES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
General
Information
Assets
KRW billion
194,512.2
209,344.2
233,946.4
Consolidated figures basis
Sales
KRW billion
105,746.4
103,997.6
117,610.6
Consolidated figures basis
Production
Vehicle
448,480.5
373,342.2
386,977.5
Global
Production
Domestic
Vehicle
1,783,617
1,618,411
1,620,231
India
1)
Vehicle
682,100
521,300
636,000
China
Vehicle
668,105
465,388
334,700
U.S.
Vehicle
336,000
268,700
291,500
Czech Republic
Vehicle
309,500
238,750
275,000
Russia
1)
Vehicle
245,702
219,491
234,150
Brazil
Vehicle
206,038
150,610
187,300
Turkey
Vehicle
175,000
137,100
162,140
Vietnam
1)
Vehicle
74,973
71,140
71,443
Others
2)
Vehicle
3,770
42,532
57,311
Total
Vehicle
4,484,805
3,733,422
3,869,775
Global
Sales
Domestic
Vehicle
741,842
787,854
726,838
Overseas
Vehicle
3,734,309
2,956,883
3,163,888
Total
Vehicle
4,476,151
3,744,737
3,890,726
Global
Best-selling
Models
Tucson
Vehicle
492,165
429,241
505,967
Elantra (AVANTE)
Vehicle
458,881
439,194
391,899
Santa Fe
Vehicle
211,902
221,597
227,536
Accent
Vehicle
304,748
293,560
190,833
Sonata
Vehicle
256,433
217,289
168,878
1)
Including production performances derived from the joint venture (JV) subsidiary, in addition to those disclosed in Hyundai Motor Company’s Business Report
2)
Performance of CKD and consigned commercial vehicle production
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Financial
Highlights
Statements of
financial position
(Consolidated)
Total assets
KRW billion
194,512
209,344
233,946
Total liabilities
KRW billion
118,146
133,003
151,331
Total equity
KRW billion
76,366
76,341
82,616
Statements of
financial position
(Separate)
Total assets
KRW billion
73,759
78,651
79,758
Total liabilities
KRW billion
20,238
25,064
27,083
Total equity
KRW billion
53,521
53,189
52,675
Statements
of income
(Consolidated)
Sales
KRW billion
105,746
103,998
117,611
Operating profit
KRW billion
3,606
2,395
6,679
Selling and
administrative
expenses
KRW billion
14,050
16,087
15,252
Net profit
KRW billion
3,186
1,925
5,693
Including non-controlling interests
EBITDA
KRW billion
7,437
6,580
11,235
Based on Bloomberg
(sum of operating profit, depreciation
of tangible assets, depreciation of
real estate held for investment, and
depreciation of intangible assets)
Statements of
income (Separate)
Sales
KRW billion
49,156
50,661
55,605
Operating profit
KRW billion
1,580
769
662
Selling and
administrative
expenses
KRW billion
7,251
8,885
8,404
Net profit
KRW billion
2,832
527
646
EBITDA
KRW billion
4,061
3,550
3,766
Based on Bloomberg
(sum of operating profit, depreciation
of tangible assets, depreciation of
real estate held for investment, and
depreciation of intangible assets)
Profitability ratio
(Consolidated)
Operating
profit margin
%
3.4%
2.3%
5.7%
Net profit margin
%
3.0%
1.9%
4.8%
Profitability ratio
(Separate)
Operating
profit margin
%
3.2%
1.5%
1.2%
Net profit margin
%
5.8%
1.0%
1.2%
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Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Financial
Highlights
Distribution of
Economic Value
(Consolidated)
Dividends
(Shareholders and investors)
KRW billion
1,054
786
1,301
Interest expenses
(Shareholders and investors)
KRW billion
317
362
305
Refer to “financial income and
financial expense” in the notes
to the consolidated financial
statement
Salaries
(Employees)
KRW billion
9,397
9,099
9,614
Refer to “classification of expenses
by nature” in the notes to the
consolidated financial statement
Raw materials costs
(Suppliers)
KRW billion
62,259
59,085
67,579
Refer to “classification of expenses
by nature (raw material and
product usage amount)” in the
notes to the consolidated financial
statement
Income tax
(Government)
KRW billion
978
169
2,266
Refer to “income tax” in the notes
to the consolidated financial
statement
Donation
(Local communities)
KRW billion
66
74
66
Refer to “other income/expense”
in the notes to the consolidated
financial statement
Total
KRW billion
74,071
69,754
81,131
Distribution of
Economic Value
(Separate)
Dividends
(Shareholders and investors)
KRW billion
1,054
786
1,301
Interest expenses
(Shareholders and investors)
KRW billion
111
124
87
Refer to “financial income and
financial expense” in the notes to
the financial statement
Salaries
(Employees)
KRW billion
6,527
6,190
6,392
Refer to “classification of expenses
by nature” in the notes to the
financial statement
Raw materials costs
(Suppliers)
KRW billion
32,333
32,803
37,011
Refer to “classification of expenses
by nature (raw material and
product usage amount)” in the
notes to the financial statement
Income tax
(Government)
KRW billion
422
(0.1)
344
Refer to “income tax” in the notes
to the financial statement
Donation
(Local communities)
KRW billion
48
52
38
Refer to “other income/expense” in
the notes to the financial statement
Total
KRW billion
40,495
39,955
45,173
R&D
Investment
Total R&D expense
KRW million
3,038,920
3,108,591
3,100,111
Government subsidy
KRW million
(17,237)
(11,530)
(2,214)
R&D expense to sales ratio
%
2.9%
3.0%
2.6%
Total R&D expenses/sales of the
year X 100
Distribution
of Investment
(Consolidated)
CAPEX
KRW billion
3,903
4,553
3,767
Based on head office and overseas
business sites
Depreciation
KRW billion
3,832
4,185
4,556
Refer to “classification of expenses
by nature” in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements
Difference (CAPEX – depreciation)
KRW billion
71
368
(789)
Treasury stock buyback
KRW billion
458
303
305
Total (dividend + treasury stock)
KRW billion
1,512
1,089
1,606
ENVIRONMENTAL
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Environmental
Energy
Consumption
Non-renewable energy
MWh
7,623,321
6,721,292
6,049,568
Renewable energy
MWh
57,170
70,376
120,171
Total
MWh
7,680,491
6,791,668
6,169,739
Energy
Intensity
Energy consumption in producing one
vehicle
MWh/
vehicle
1.71
1.82
1.59
Greenhouse
Gas (GHG)
Emissions
Scope 1
tCO
2
-eq
807,498
716,237
723,966
Scope 2
tCO
2
-eq
1,897,885
1,680,079
1,660,238
Scope 1 + 2
tCO
2
-eq
2,705,383
2,396, 316
2,384,204
Scope 3
1)
tCO
2
-eq
120,382,017
100,536,484
101,790,794
GHG Emissions
Intensity
GHG emissions in producing one
vehicle (Scope 1+2)
tCO
2
-eq/
vehicle
0.603
0.642
0.616
Raw
Materials
Steel (amounts used)
Ton
968,630
940,277
1,041,124
Steel (scrap)
Ton
430,389
357,494
375,924
Aluminum (amounts used)
Ton
101,966
90,836
97,805
Aluminum (scrap)
Ton
27,661
25,471
24,495
Environmental
Responsibility
Water
Consumption
Withdrawal
Municipal (Industrial)
water withdrawal
(or from other water
utilities)
Ton
20,563,832
18,049,200
16,461,252
Fresh surface water
withdrawal (lakes,
rivers, etc.)
Ton
540,281
761,644
853,340
Fresh ground water
withdrawal
Ton
316,703
229,871
225,861
Total
Ton
21,420,816
19,040,715
17,540,453
Consumption
Ton
11,770,200
10,307,878
9,275,209
Discharge
Ton
9,650,616
8,732,837
8,265,244
VOC Emissions
Emissions
Ton
10,944
11,047
10,756
Air Pollutant
Total
Ton
1,405
936
1,211
By type
CO
Ton
538
358
489
SOx
Ton
14
14
97
NOx
Ton
492
333
351
PM
Ton
361
214
249
Others
Ton
-
16
26
1)
T
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Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Environmental
Responsibility
Water
Pollutants
Total
kg
435,473
289,487
296,321
By type
COD
kg
236,217
134,930
126,462
BOD
kg
14,835
13,451
9,637
SS
kg
39,783
24,751
29,320
n-H
kg
959
690
525
Others
kg
143,679
115,665
130,377
Weight of
Waste
Total
Ton
633,300
498,318
538,772
By type
General
waste
Ton
593,453
462,422
504,182
Designated
waste
Ton
39,847
35,895
34,590
Weight of
Waste by
Disposal
Method
Total
Ton
633,300
498,318
538,772
- Landfill
Ton
14,574
6,297
5,900
- Incineration
Ton
35,708
32,229
33,147
By type
Incinerated
amount
collected
as thermal
energy
Ton
3,626
2,532
3,754
Incinerated
amount not
collected
as thermal
energy
Ton
32,082
29,699
29,392
- Recycling
Ton
576,766
455,211
492,787
- Biodegradation
Ton
1,747
962
1,729
- Others
Ton
4,505
3,617
5,210
Neutralization, physicochemical
treatment, emulsion destruction,
solidification, etc.
Weight of Harmful Chemical Substances
Ton
3,170
2,781
2,333
Costs and investments for
environmental protection
KRW billion
337.0
563.3
722.5
Including development expense for
vehicle electrification and facility
investment costs for improving business
environment
(facility investment costs include
the investments on domestic business
sites only)
Green Purchasing
KRW billion
12.1
8.6
6.2
Our green purchasing amounts have
decreased due to expanding imported
tires
SOCIAL
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
Number of
Employees by
Region
Korea
Person
70,421
72,020
72,496
As of the last business day; and
based on
the number of directly
employed staff
Overseas
Person
50,716
49,383
50,325
- North America
Person
11,191
10,304
15,953
- Europe
Person
9,951
10,014
9,480
- China
Person
14,638
13,159
10,741
- India
Person
9,353
10,106
9,725
- Others
Person
5,583
5,800
4,426
Total
Person
121,137
121,403
122,821
Number of
Employees
by Duty
(Korea)
Management
Person
450
470
476
Research fellow
Person
24
23
22
Research
Person
11,232
11,716
12,502
Office work
Person
12,559
12,716
12,903
Technical/Production/
Maintenance
Person
36,295
36,385
34,754
Sales
Person
5,968
5,798
5,562
Others
Person
3,893
4,912
6,277
Advisor, specially appointed staff for
special duties, temporary staff, etc.
Total
Person
70,421
72,020
72,496
Number of
Employees
by Nationality
(Korea)
ROK
Person
-
71,922
71,191
16,714 managers
(99.61% of total managers)
US
Person
-
37
42
33 managers
(0.2% of total managers)
Germany
Person
-
17
12
12 managers
(0.07% of total managers)
China
Person
-
11
9
5 managers
(0.03% of total managers)
Canada
Person
-
8
12
8 managers
(0.05% of total managers)
Number of
Employees
by Gender/
Region
Korea
Person
70,421
72,020
72,496
-Male
Person
66,668
68,014
68,215
-Female
Person
3,753
4,006
4,281
Overseas
Person
50,716
49,383
50,325
-Male
Person
44,593
42,977
43,504
-Female
Person
6,123
6,406
6,821
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Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
Number
of Female
Employees
by Region
Female
staff
Korea
Person
3,753
4,006
4,281
North America
Person
1,698
1,811
2,740
Europe
Person
1,436
1,479
1,476
China
Person
2,025
2,040
1,761
India
Person
200
214
242
Others
Person
764
862
602
Total number of
female staff
Person
9,876
10,412
11,102
Female
executives
Korea
Person
5
14
15
North America
Person
9
11
12
Europe
Person
1
2
3
China
Person
7
8
7
India
Person
0
0
0
Others
Person
0
2
2
Total number of
female executives
Person
22
37
39
Percentage of female employees
%
8.2%
8.6%
9.0%
Total number of female employees /
Total number of employees
Total number of female employees
Person
9,898
10,449
11,102
Number
of Female
Employees
by Position/
Duty
Number of managers in Korea
Person
14,736
15,534
16,779
The scope of managers includes
managerial level and higher office,
research, and special staff, and
executives except for advisors
Number of female managers
in Korea
Person
558
710
1,042
Number of managers overseas
Person
3,491
7,013
7,303
Number of female managers
overseas
Person
552
822
947
Total number of managers
Person
18,227
22,547
24,082
Total number of female managers
Person
1,110
1,532
1,989
Percentage of female managers
%
6.1%
6.8%
8.3%
Total number of female managers /
Total number of managers
Number of female low level
managers
Person
1,084
1,504
Low level manager: Defined as G2 level
* Began to collect and report data on
low level managers in 2020
Percentage of female low level
managers
%
-
6.6%
8.3%
Number of female top level
managers
Person
-
37
42
Percentage of female top level
managers
%
-
5.4%
5.8%
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
Number
of Female
Employees
by Position/
Duty
Number of female
employees in revenue-
generating departments/
positions
Person
-
8,500
9,182
Revenue generating departments:
Product/R&D/Purchasing/Quality
Division, Pilot Center, Manufacturing
Area, Ulsan/Asan/Jeonju Plant, Global
Business Management Division,
Domestic Business/Customer
Experience/Commercial/ICT Division,
Innovation Division, AIRS Company,
AAM Division, CDO, EV Division, Genesis
Division
* Began to collect and report employee
data on revenue generating
department in 2020
Percentage of female
employees in revenue-
generating departments/
positions
%
-
7.4%
7.9%
Number of female employees
in STEM positions
* STEM: Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
Person
-
509
1,577
STEM employees: R&D Division,
Innovation Division, AAM Division,
TaaS Division, Ulsan/Asan/Jeonju
Pant, Advanced Technology Institute,
Manufacturing /Quality/Purchasing/
India Regional Headquarters, CDO, EV
Division, Pilot Center, ICT Division
* Began to collect and report employee
data on STEM position in 2020
Percentage of female
employees in STEM positions
%
-
4.0%
9.0%
Employees
with
Disabilities
(Korea)
Number of employees
with disabilities
Person
2,076
2,108
2,101
Percentage of employees
with disabilities
%
2.95%
3.12%
3.13%
Number of employees with disabilities /
Total number of employees * 100
Based on the reported number in
December (Korea Employment Agency
for Persons with Disabilities)
Number of
Employees
by Age
(Korea)
Under 30 years old
Person
6,638
7,147
7,516
30-50 years old
Person
32,260
32,114
32,948
Over 50 years old
Person
31,523
32,759
32,032
Total
Person
70,421
72,020
72,496
Labor Union
Membership
(Korea)
Number of people with
labor union membership
Person
49,641
48,933
47,538
Labor union membership
percentage
%
70.7%
68.2%
66.3%
Total Number of Strikes
Case
0
0
0
Number of Days of Work Loss Due to Strikes
Day
0
0
0
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Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
Employee
Training
(Korea)
Total training expenses
KRW billion
26.3
29.0
41.7
Training expenses per employee
KRW 10,000
37
43.3
60.3
Total training expense /
Total number of employees
Training
expense per
employee
Super
administrator
KRW 10,000
-
293.8
161.8
Total training expense by position /
Number of employees by position
* Began to collect and report training
expense by position in 2020
(by position)
Middle manager
KRW 10,000
49.7
98.3
New
employees and
non-managers
KRW 10,000
-
41.0
56.7
Training
expense per
employee
Male
KRW 10,000
-
-
59.5
(by gender)
Female
KRW 10,000
-
72.9
Training
expense per
employee
Under 30 years old
KRW 10,000
-
-
134.0
(by age)
30-50 years old
KRW 10,000
-
72.5
Over 50 years old
KRW 10,000
-
-
41.5
Training hours per employee
Hour
33
19.8
27.9
Total training hours provided to
employees / Total number of employees
Training
hours per
employee
(by position)
Super
administrator
Hour
-
108.5
29.2
Total training hours by position /
Number of employees by position
* Began to collect and report training
hours by position in 2020
Middle manager
Hour
-
42.5
35.9
New
employees and
non-managers
Hour
-
17.4
27.3
Training
hours per
employee
Male
Hour
-
-
27.5
(by gender)
Female
Hour
-
34.4
Training
hours per
employee
(by age)
Under 30 years old
Hour
-
-
75.6
30-50 years old
Hour
-
-
30.7
Over 50 years old
Hour
-
-
20.5
Parental
Leave
(Korea)
Number of employees on parental
leave (Male)
Person
138
171
188
Number of employees on parental
leave (Female)
Person
142
162
162
Return-to-work rate after parental
leave (Male)
%
91.2%
92.4%
89.5%
Return-to-work rate after parental
leave (Female)
%
92.2%
98.6%
92.6%
Retention rate after parental leave
(Male)
%
88.3%
97.3%
97.6%
Retention rate after parental leave
(Female)
%
93.1%
91.7%
98.6%
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
New
Employee
Hires
(Korea)
Number of people hired
Person
4,805
7,096
7,530
Gender
Male
Person
-
6,529
6,765
(Position) Excluding RPA
* Began to collect and report data on
the status of new hires (gender, age,
nationality) in 2020
Female
Person
-
567
765
Age
Under 30
years old
Person
-
3,820
4,466
30-50 years
old
Person
-
1,983
1,350
Over 50 years
old
Person
-
1,293
1,714
Nationality
Korea
Person
-
7,076
7,490
France
Person
-
2
2
Canada
Person
-
2
-
China
Person
-
4
3
Austria
Person
-
1
-
U.K.
Person
-
1
-
Belgium
Person
-
1
-
U.S.
Person
-
4
9
Germany
Person
-
4
1
Republic of
South Africa
Person
-
1
-
Internal Recruitment Ratio
%
99.9%
99.3%
99.0%
Placement-to-vacancy ratio that reflects
internal recruit and transfer
Youth Interns
Hired
Total number of hired people
Person
-
132
213
Basis of employment: Intern / Research
intern / Recruitment-type intern /
Experience-based intern
* Began to collect and report data on
youth internship employment data in
2020
Full-time conversion rate
%
-
30.3%
53.1%
Number of personnel converted to
regular employment: 113
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Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Employees
Employee
Turnover
Gender
Male
%
-
4.20%
9.48%
Began to collect and report turnover
rate (gender, age, position) data in 2020
Include overseas employee turnover rate
(gender, age, position) data since 2021
Turnover by nationality in 2021 (Korea):
Korea 4,037 / U.S. 3 / China 4 / Canada 1
/ Taiwan 2
Female
%
-
0.20%
1.16%
Age
Under 30
years old
%
-
0.60%
3.85%
30-50
years old
%
-
0.40%
3.81%
Over 50
years old
%
-
3.50%
2.97%
Position
Super
administrator
%
-
0.00%
0.04%
Middle
manager
%
-
0.01%
0.17%
Non-manager
%
-
3.83%
9.62%
Turnover rate
%
3.85%
4.42%
10.6%
12,672 persons / 119,068 persons at the
beginning of the year
* Began to include overseas employee
turnover rate data in 2021, which led
to a year-on-year increase of turnover
rate and voluntary turnover rate
Voluntary turnover rate
%
0.66%
0.43%
4.95%
5,897 persons / 119,068 persons at the
beginning of the year
* Voluntary turnover refers to the case
when employees voluntarily leave
their positions for reasons other than
retirement, dismissal, etc.
Organizational
Culture Survey
Employee engagement rate
%
64.0%
66.6%
68.5%
Welfare
Program
Whether family-friendly certification was
obtained
Yes
Yes
Yes
* Family-friendly certification:
A company that sets an example in
operating a family-friendly system
that received certification from the
Minister of Gender Equality and
Family. Hyundai was first designated
in December 2014.
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Social
Contributions
Social
Contributions
Expenditur
by Type
Cash donations
KRW million
47,508
50,639
39,015
In-kind contributions
KRW million
1,399
2,739
2,123
Employee volunteer
KRW million
4,408
451
696
Monetary value conversion of
employees’ volunteer hours
Management overhead
KRW million
14,571
9,008
6,124
Expenditure
by Social
Contribution
Area
Local community
investment
KRW million
47,754
44,880
37,054
Simple donation
KRW million
2,983
8,498
3,658
For commercial use
KRW million
12,740
9,007
6,549
Employees
Volunteering
(Korea)
Number of volunteer
activities
Case
2,815
859
375
Reduced face-to-face volunteer
activities due to COVID-19
Number of participants
Person
26,933
3,107
6,330
Number of hours
participated
Hour
93,798
10,420
14,034
Social
Contribution
Expenditure
Domestic
KRW
63,477,846,204
62,386,444,546
47,262,047,830
Overseas
USD
27,263,537
34,111,984
16,288,622
Expenditure
by Donation/
Contribution
Type
Associations and tax-free
groups (think tank, etc.)
KRW million
7,081
6,208
6,251
Lobbyist and interest
groups
KRW million
0
0
0
Political donations
KRW million
0
0
0
Others
KRW million
0
0
0
Total donations/
contributions
KRW million
7,081
6,208
6,251
Expenditure
by Major
Contributed
Association
Foundation of Korea
Automotive Parts Industry
Promotion
KRW million
3,300
3,300
3,300
Korea Automobile
Manufacturers
Association
KRW million
1,948
2,146
2,243
Korea Automotive
Technology Institute
KRW million
314
328
322
H2Korea
KRW million
200
237
200
Korea Traffic Disabled
Association
KRW million
110
110
100
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Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Quality and
Safety
Quality Index
(based on
the survey
conducted
by J.D.
Power and
Associates)
U.S. Vehicle Dependability
Study (Hyundai)
Ranking (Score)
Non-premium 5th
(124)
Non-premium 7th
(132)
Non-premium 4th
(101)
Based on non-premium brand
U.S. Initial Quality Study
(Hyundai)
Ranking (Score)
Non-premium 2nd
(71)
Non-premium 9th
(153)
Non-premium 6th
(149)
U.S. Vehicle Dependability
Study (Genesis)
Ranking (Score)
-
Premium 1st (89)
Premium 4th (102)
Based on premium brand
U.S. Initial Quality Study
(Genesis)
Ranking (Score)
Premium 1st (63)
Premium 1st (89)
Premium 2nd (148)
Quality
Management
System
Quality Management
System Certification
%
100%
100%
100%
All business sites in Korea and
overseas are ISO 9001 certified
Customer
Satisfaction
Survey
Customer Satisfaction
Score Hyundai Customer
Experience Index (HCXI)
Score
78.8
71.6
71.2
Domestic Maintenance
Service Satisfaction (HCXI)
Score (Rank)
81.4 (3rd place)
69.7 (1st place)
70.1 (1st place)
Changed survey method in 2020
(face-to-face → online non-face-to-
face)
Overseas Sales Customer
Satisfaction
Score (Country of
Implementation)
89.7
(22 countries)
90.3
(26 countries)
86.3 based on sales
NPS (31 countries)
Changed management index in
2021 (SSi → Sales NPS)
Overseas Maintenance
Service Satisfaction
Score (Country of
Implementation)
90.1
(23 countries)
90.3
(29 countries)
75.9 based on service
NPS (31 countries)
Changed management index in
2021 (HCXI → Service NPS)
External evaluation –
National Customer
Satisfaction Index (NCSI)
Ranking
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
Semi-medium, medium, semi-
large, large, RV
External evaluation –
Korean Standard-Quality
Excellence Index (KS-QEI)
Ranking
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
Semi-medium/large/medium
passenger, small/semi-medium/
medium/large SUV, electric vehicle,
automobile AS, large luxury SUV/
luxury sedan D-segment/luxury
E-segment
External evaluation
– Korean Customer
Satisfaction Index (KCSI)
Ranking
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
1st place at all
segments
Passenger vehicle, RV
Safety and
Health
Number of employees involved in
occupational accidents (Korea)
Person
377
351
424
Accident rate (Korea)
%
0.93%
0.85%
0.73%
Number of employees involved in
occupational accidents (Overseas)
Person
18
17
11
Accident rate (Overseas)
%
0.08%
0.05%
0.04%
Number of employees involved in
occupational accidents (Total)
Person
395
368
435
108 cases of work-related illness,
and zero work-related death
Accident rate (Total)
%
0.64%
0.50%
0.49%
GOVERNANCE
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Compliance/
Ethical
Training
Number of training sessions (Korea)
Case
41
8
11
Number of participants (Korea)
Person
22,362
22,928
21,567
Number of training sessions (Overseas)
Case
2
1
9
Number of participants (Overseas)
Person
842
816
80
Non-
compliance
with
Regulations
and Voluntary
Codes
Number of
personal
information
leakage
incidents
Number of incident reports
received directly by Hyundai
Case
0
0
0
Number of incident reports
received from regulatory
authorities
Case
0
1
0
Number of incident reports
received from other third-
party organizations
Case
0
0
0
Number of cyber asset damage incidents
Case
0
0
0
Number of labeling/advertising violations
Case
0
0
0
Penalty and fine for non-compliance with
environmental regulations
KRW billion
0
0
0
0 cases in 2018Based on a major
environment-related fine of at least
$ 10,000
Penalty and fine in relation to anti-trust/
unfair competition
KRW billion
0
0
0
Number of anti-corruption/bribery violations
Case
0
0
0
Classification
Unit
2019
2020
2021
Note
Safety and
Health
Lost Time Injuries Frequency Rate
(LTIFR) of Employees (Korea)
3.18
3.07
2.55
LTIFR: Number of lost-time injuries
per million hours worked during an
accounting period (Based on figures of
the Ulsan, Asan and Jeonju plants and
research center in Korea, and overseas
manufacturing plants) Number of
injuries that prevent workers from
recovering to the same state before the
accident within six months: 89 cases
LTIFR of Employees (Overseas)
0.33
0.17
0.21
LTIFR of Employees (Total)
2.09
1.72
1.76
LTIFR of Suppliers (Korea)
5.16
8.43
1.36
LTIFR of Suppliers (Overseas)
0.22
0.11
0.00
LTIFR of Suppliers (Total)
0.92
0.93
0.89
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ESG Certifications
Certification Status by Business Site
Classification
Term of validity
Note
ISO 14001
(Environmental Management)
Domestic sites
2020-2023
Integrated certification in 2014
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)
2021-2024
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC)
2021-2024
Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
2020-2023
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR)
2019-2022
Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB)
2021-2024
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC)
2021-2024
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS)
2021-2024
Hyundai Truck & Bus (China) (HTBC)
2020-2023
ISO 45001
(Health and Safety Management)
Business site in Korea (Headquarters, Asan/Jeonju Plant, Research Center, etc.)
2018-2021
Evaluation for the year is in progress
Business site in Korea (Ulsan Plant)
2022-2025
ISO 27001
(Information Security Management)
Business site in Korea
2021-2024
ISO 9001
(Quality Management)
Business site in Korea and abroad
2021-2024
ISO 50001
(Energy Management)
Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC)
2022-2025 (Renhe/Yangzhen Plants)
2021-2024 (Changzhou Plant)
Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
2021-2024
Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS)
2021-2024
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GRI Index
Topic Specific Standards _ Material Topics
GRI Standards
Page
Note
No.
Core
Title
Carbon Neutrality
& Expansion of
Renewable Energy
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
14-25, 94-96,
4-14 (ESG Magazine)
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Technological
Innovation
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
17-20, 94-96,
15-18 (ESG Magazine)
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Supply
Chain ESG
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
45-47, 94-96
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
414-2
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
46-47
Universal Standards
GRI Standards
Page
Note
No.
Core
Title
102-01
Core
Name of the organization
103
102-02
Core
Activities, brands, products, and services
4
102-03
Core
Location of headquarters
103
102-04
Core
Location of operations
103
102-05
Core
Ownership and legal form
64-70
Business report
102-06
Core
Markets served
77-78
102-07
Core
Scale of the organization
77-78
102-08
Core
Information on employees and other workers
81-83
102-09
Core
Supply chain
45
102-10
Core
Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain
-
No significant changes
102-11
Core
Precautionary Principle or approach
73-74
102-12
Core
External initiatives
103
Participating in UN Global
Compact
102-13
Core
Membership of associations
84
102-14
Core
Statement from senior decision-maker
3
102-15
Key impacts, risks, and opportunities
95-96
102-16
Core
Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior
Corporate principle
Website
102-17
Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics
71-72
102-18
Core
Governance structure
64-70
102-21
Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics
94
102-22
Composition of the highest governance body and its committees
67-69
102-23
Chair of the highest governance body
64
102-29
Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts
65-66
102-35
Remuneration policies
65
102-38
Annual total compensation ratio
65
102-40
Core
List of stakeholder groups
94
102-41
Core
Collective bargaining agreements
82
102-42
Core
Identifying and selecting stakeholders
94
102-43
Core
Approach to stakeholder engagement
94
GRI Standards
Page
Note
No.
Core
Title
102-44
Core
Key topics and concerns raised
94
102-45
Core
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements
-
Business report
102-46
Core
Defining report content and topic Boundaries
95-96
102-47
Core
List of material topics
95
102-48
Core
Restatements of information
-
102-49
Core
Changes in reporting
-
No significant changes
102-50
Core
Reporting period
103
102-51
Core
Date of most recent report
103
102-52
Core
Reporting cycle
103
102-53
Core
Contact point for questions regarding the report
103
102-54
Core
Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards
103
102-55
Core
GRI content index
87-88
102-56
Core
External assurance
97-102
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Topic Specific Standards _ Non Material Topics
GRI Standards
Page
Note
Indicator No.
Title
201-1
Direct economic value generated and distributed
80
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies
and procedures
71-72
205-3
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
71
206-1
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust,
and monopoly practices
71-72
301-1
Materials used by weight or volume
28,80
302-1
Energy consumption within the organization
28,80
302-3
Energy intensity
28,80
302-4
Reduction of energy consumption
28,80
303-3
Water withdrawal by source
28,80
303-4
Water discharge
80
303-5
Water consumption
28,80
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
14,28,80
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
14,28,80
305-3
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
14,80
305-4
GHG emissions intensity
14,80
305-5
Reduction of GHG emissions
14-25
305-7
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant
air emissions
28,80
307-2
Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations
86,91
No cases of violation of laws
308-1
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
45
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover
83-84
GRI Standards
Page
Note
Indicator No.
Title
401-2
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to
temporary or part-time employees
35-37
401-3
Parental leave
37,83
403-2
Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days,
and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities
85
403-3
Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to
their occupation
83,92
Overviewed on-site risk factors
by operating Hyundai-Safety
Assessment Tool (H-SAT)
404-1
Average hours of training per year per employee
93
404-2
Programs for upgrading employee skills and
transition assistance programs
33-34
406-1
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
40
407-1
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association
and collective bargaining may be at risk
36
No business sites and suppliers at
significant risk identified
408-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor
41,92
No business sites and suppliers at
significant risk identified
409-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or
compulsory labor
41,92
No business sites and suppliers at
significant risk identified
411-1
Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples
-
No incidents of violations occurred
412-2
Employee training on human rights policies or procedures
34,41
413-1
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments,
and development programs
86
415-1
Political contributions
84
No political contributions made
416-1
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product
and service categories
51
Vehicle collision safety evaluated
by Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety in 2022
417-1
Requirements for product and service information and labeling
55
418-1
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy
and losses of customer data
85
Received one complaint from
regulatory authorities (was
finalized by agreement between
the parties before proceeding
mediation), no other complaints
from outside institution
419-1
Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social
and economic area
85,91
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TCFD Index
Disclosure Focus Area
Title
Page
Note
Governance
Describe the board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.
6, 11
Report to Sustainability Management Committee of the BOD and review thereof (once/semi-annually)
CDP 2022 questions: C1.1b
Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
6, 11
Operation of the ESG Committee, a subcommittee under the Hyundai Business
Strategy Meeting
(hosted by the CEO)
CDP 2022 questions: C1.2, C1.2a
questions
Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organization has identified over the short, medium, and long term.
11-13
CDP 2022 questions: C2.1a, C2.2a, C2.3, C2.3a, C2.4, C2.4a
Describe the impact of climate related risks and opportunities on the organization’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning.
12-13
CDP 2022 questions: C2.3a, C2.4a, C3.1, C3.3, C3.4, C3.5, C3.5a
Describe the resilience of the organization’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a
2°C or lower scenario.
11, 13
CDP 2022 questions: C3.2, C3.2a, C3.2b
Risk Management
Describe the organization’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks.
11, 13
CDP 2022 questions: C2.1, C2.1a, C2.1b, C2.2, C2.2a
Describe the organization’s processes for managing climate-related risks.
11
CDP 2022 questions: C2.1, C2.1a, C2.1b, C2.2
Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the organization’s
overall risk management.
6, 11
CDP 2022 questions: C2.1, C2.2, C3.3, C3.4
Metrics and Targets
Disclose the metrics used by the organization to assess climate related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk
management process.
14, 17, 19, 79, 80
Energy consumption, vehicle production and sales status, vehicle CO
2
emissions, sales, etc.
CDP 2022 questions: C8.2, C8.2a, C8.2b, C8.2c, C8.2d, C11.3a
Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the related risks.
14, 80
CDP 2022 questions: C6.1, C6.2, C6.3, C6.5, C7.1a, C7.2, C7.3b, C7.5, C7.6b
Describe the targets used by the organization to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets.
15, 17, 22
CDP 2022 questions: C4.1, C4.1a, C4.2, C4.2a, C4.2c
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SASB Index
Accounting Metric
Page
Note
Product Safety
TR-AU-250a.1
Percentage of vehicle models rated by NCAP
programs with an overall 5-star safety rating,
by region
-
Korea: 100%, U.S.: 90.5%
Classification
Percentage
Vehicle models rated 5-star
Korea
100%
STARIA, IONIQ 5, Tucson
U.S.
90.50%
Tucson, Elantra, Palisade, Kona, Santa Fe, Sonata (N-Line, Hybrid, FWD, AWD), G80, GV80 (RWD, AWD)
TR-AU-250a.2
Number of safety-related defect complaints,
percentage investigated
49
Constant monitoring of customer complaints and 100% voluntary recall immediately when potential issues are recognized to customers of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and
Transport (Korea), NHTSA (U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
TR-AU-250a.3
Number of vehicles recalled
49
2021: 2.72 million vehicles (voluntary recall)
Labor Practices
TR-AU-310a.1
Percentage of active workforce covered under
collective bargaining agreements
82
2021: 66.3% (domestic basis)
TR-AU-310a.2
(1) Number of work stoppages,
(2) Total days idle
82
2021: No strike history of more than 1,000 people taking a break from work (domestic and overseas)
Fuel Economy & Use-
phase Emissions
TR-AU-410a.1
Sales-weighted average passenger fleet fuel
economy, by region
19
EU average passenger fleet carbon emissions, China/U.S. average fleet fuel economy
2018
2019
2020
2021
Average fleet carbon emissions in EU (g/km)
124.3
123.5
94.7
109.7
Average fleet fuel economy in China (L/100km)
6.28
6.00
5.61
6.15
Average fleet fuel economy in U.S. (mpg)
Passenger car
38.5
38.5
40.0
42.8
Light truck
27.2
27.1
29.4
30.9
TR-AU-410a.2
Number of
(1) zero emission vehicles (ZEV),
(2) hybrid vehicles, and
(3) plug-in hybrid vehicles sold
20
Number of electrified vehicles sold in 2021 and percentage thereof (Unit: 1,000)
(Unit: 1,000)
Classification
HEV/PHEV
EV
FCEV
Total
Global
272(7%)
141(3.6%)
9(0.2%)
422(10.8%)
TR-AU-410a.3
Discussion of strategy for managing fleet fuel
economy and emissions risks and opportunities
20-21
Increase sales of electrified vehicles and promote fuel efficiency improvement of internal combustion engines
Materials Sourcing
TR-AU-440a.1
Management of risks related to use of
main materials
27, 46
The materials for electric vehicle batteries including rare metals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium have limited reserves in several developing countries, such as Southeast
Asia, Africa, and South America, which may trigger risky issues of human rights and environmental violations, not to mention the unstable supply/demand and high risk of price
fluctuations. Hyundai asks its suppliers to act with responsibility when sourcing minerals. Furthermore, Hyundai had established the second life EV battery circulation process as
part of its risk management of rare metals and is trying to recycle the valuable metals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium through this process.
Materials Efficiency &
Recycling
TR-AU-440b.1
Total amount of waste from manufacturing,
percentage recycled
28, 81
Weigh of waste discharged at Hyundai business sites in 2021 was 538,772 tons, 91.5% of which was recycled.
TR-AU-440b.2
Weight (ton) of end-of-life material recovered,
percentage recycled
27
Weight of materials reused/used after end-of-life in 2021 was around 195,000 tons.
End-of-life recycling rate in 2021 was 82.6% excluding heat recovery, 92% including heat recovery.
TR-AU-440b.3
Average recyclability of vehicles sold
27
Recyclability: 82.6% (92%, when including waste energy recovery)
Activity Metrics
TR-AU-000.A
Number of vehicles manufactured
79
TR-AU-000.B
Number of vehicles sold
79
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WEF IBC Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
Theme
Metrics
Page
Note
Governing Purpose
Setting purpose
3, 5
We are continuously making sincere efforts to pursue the creation of economic value by continually securing a competitive edge, realization of customer value through quality management, and creation of social value through corporate citizenship.
Quality of Governing
Body
Governance body
composition
64-66
The BOD consists of 5 directors and 6 independent directors (including 1 female director). Among the members of the BOD, the independent director in charge of protecting shareholder rights (Independent Director Chi-won Yoon) participates in meetings
with domestic investors and corporate briefings for overseas investors in aim of strengthening communications between the BOD and shareholders, and strives to improve our shareholder values. In order to faithfully perform the duties of the independent
director, taking concurrent positions as a director, executive officer, or auditor of two or more other companies is prohibited. In order to prevent conflicts of interest, it is not allowed to engage in transactions in nature of the company's business activities
without obtaining a prior approval from the BOD, or to become a general partner or director of other companies in the same industry.
Composition of the BOD
Classification
Name
Title
Career
Date of Appointment
Gender
Nationality
Internal
Directors
Euisun Chung
Executive Chair
Currently Executive Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
March 12, 2010
Male
Korea
JaeHoon Chang
President & CEO
Currently President & CEO of HMC, President of Genesis Division
March 24, 2021
Male
Korea
Dong Seock Lee
Vice President & CEO
Currently Executive Vice President and CSO of Domestic Productions
March 24, 2022
Male
Korea
Chung Kook Park
Executive President
Currently President and Head of HMC R&D Division
March 24, 2022
Male
Korea
Gang Hyun Seo
Executive Vice President
Currently Executive Vice President of HMC Planning & Finance Division
March 24, 2022
Male
Korea
Independent
Directors
Eun Soo Choi
Indepen-dent Director
Currently General Counsel of The Kim Law Firm
Former President of Daejeon High Court and Patent Court
March 17, 2017
Male
Korea
Chi-Won Yoon
Indepen-dent Director
Currently Chairman of EQONEX
Former Vice Chairman of UBS Wealth Management
March 22, 2019
Male
Korea
Eugene M. Ohr
Indepen-dent Director
Former Partner of Capital International Inc.
March 22, 2019
Male
Korea
Sang-Seung Yi
Indepen-dent Director
Currently Professor of Economics, Seoul National University
Former Chairman, Korea Academic Society of Industrial Organization
March 22, 2019
Male
Korea
Dal Hoon Shim
Indepen-dent Director
Currently Representative of Woorin Tax Partners
Former Head of NTS Jungbu Regional Office
March 24, 2021
Male
Korea
Ji Yun Lee
Indepen-dent Director
Currently Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering of KAIST
Former Director of American Society of Navigation
March 24, 2021
Female
Korea
* As of June 1, 2022
Stakeholder
Engagement
Material issues
impacting
stakeholders
95-96
In order to identify material sustainability management issues that impact Hyundai's stakeholders, we performed a materiality analysis in target of Hyundai employees and outside sustainability management experts.
Ethical Behavior
Anti-corruption
71-72, 85
Reports on unfair and corrupted acts are submitted and processed through the Cyber Audit Office. Additionally, we provide compliance management and ethics trainings to raise our members’ compliance awareness and to build an ethical compliance culture.
Ethics Standard Training
Non-compliance with Regulations and Voluntary Codes
Number of training sessions (Case)
Number of participants (Person)
Legal sanction against
the violation of fair trade
Penalty and fine for
non-compliance with
environmental regulations
Violation of advertising
regulations
Number of personal
information breaches
Domestic
Overseas
Domestic
Overseas
11
9
21,567
80
0
0
0
0
Protected
ethics advice
and reporting
mechanisms
40-41, 71-72
Through a regular half-yearly audit and frequent audits every year, we examine the status of employees’ practice of the Code of Ethics, and report the results to the BOD’s Sustainability Management Committee.
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Risk and
Opportunity Oversight
Integrating risk and
opportunity into
business process
12-13, 73-74,
95-96
By identifying regional/organizational issues on climate change issues, we evaluated the impacts of each factor affecting the company in aim of establishing a decent, company-wide response strategy. In addition, we carried out a materiality analysis to
disclose the directions for management directions for each major issue, key performance and mid- to long-term plans.
Climate
Change
Greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions
14-15, 28, 80,
99-102
We disclose the total greenhouse gas emissions occurring from all domestic business sites and 8 overseas subsidiaries.
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2, tCO
2
-eq): 2,384,204
Emissions for a total of 11 categories (6 upstream and 5 downstream) are disclosed.
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3, tCO
2
-eq): 101,790,794
TCFD implementation
89
Details of all recommendations in the TCFD Index can be found in the Sustainability Report and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Nature Loss
Land use and
ecological sensitivity
-
There is no business site located adjacent to the Biodiversity Area (KBA).
Freshwater
Availability
Water consumption
and withdrawal in
water-stressed areas
28, 80
Hyundai Motor India and Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi (Turkey plant) locate in areas of extreme water stress in the WRI Aqueduct water risk atlas tool.
HMI & HAOS
Volume of water withdrawal (Ton)
Volume of water consumption (Ton)
Rate of water withdrawal
Rate of water consumption
1,472,853
1,198,053
8.4%
12.9%
Dignity a
nd Equality
Diversity and Inclusion
81-83
Data on employees by age, female employees, employment status of the disabled is disclosed in the Sustainability Report.
Pay equality
65
The average remuneration per person is disclosed in the Sustainability Report.
BOD Compensation
(Unit: KRW million)
Classification
CEO
*
Non-executive Director
Board member
Employee
**
Ratio of CEO’s compensation to an employee’s
Average compensation per person
977
102
1,339
96
10.17 times
*
CEO : Based on President and CEO Jaehoon Chang
**
Employee: All employees excluding registered executives (non-registered executives and employees)
***
Detailed information is available in our 2021 Business Report. It can be accessed on the Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System of the Financial Supervisory Service
Wage level
65
Risk for incidents
of child, forced or
compulsory labor
88
There are no business sites or suppliers with a high risk of child/forced labor.
Health
and Well-being
Health and safety
85
The number of industrial accident victim, industrial accident rate, work loss rate and occupational disease rate are disclosed in the sustainability report.
Occupational Accidents
LTIFR & OIFR
Classification
Number of occupational accidents (Person)
Accident rate (%)
Classification
LTIFR
OIFR
Korea
424
0.73%
Employees (Domestic)
2.55
0.87
Overseas
11
0.04%
Employees (Overseas)
0.21
0.0
Total
435
0.49%
Employees (Total)
1.76
0.58
Suppliers (Domestic)
1.36
-
Suppliers (Overseas)
0.0
-
Suppliers (Total)
0.89
-
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Theme
Metrics
Page
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Skills for the Future
Training Provided
83
The status of employee training (training hours by position, training expense) is disclosed in the Sustainability Report.
Employee Training
Total training expenses
KRW billion
41.7
Training expenses per employee
KRW 10,000
60.3
Training expense per employee (by position)
Super administrator
KRW 10,000
161.8
Middle manager
KRW 10,000
98.3
New employees and non-managers
KRW 10,000
56.7
Training hours per employee
Hour
27.9
Training hours per employee (by position)
Super administrator
Hour
29.3
Middle manager
Hour
35.9
New employees and non-managers
Hour
27.3
Employment
and Wealth
Generation
Absolute number
and rate of
employment
83-84
The number of new domestic employees and the turnover rate are disclosed in the Sustainability Report.
Economic
contribution
79-80
Sales and financial information, R&D expenses (details of the company’s investments and government subsidies), information on economic values distributed are disclosed in the Sustainability Report and the Business Report.
Financial
investment
contribution
80
Hyundai Motor Company is committed to improving the organization’s successful investment and profitability.
Total Capital Expenditure - Depreciation expense: KRW (789) billion
Buyback of treasury stock + dividend payment: KRW 1,606 billion
Innovation of
Better Products
and Services
Total R&D
expenses
80
Total R&D expense spent is as follows.
- Total R&D expenses in 2021: KRW 3.1 trillion
- 2021 government subsidy: KRW (2,214) million
Community
and Social Vitality
Total tax paid
80
Details of corporate income tax are disclosed in the Sustainability Report and business reports.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Communication
Hyundai makes all efforts to strengthen its communication function across entire areas of business activities. We have categorized our stakeholders into six major groups − customers and dealers, employees, suppliers, local communities, government,
shareholders and investors − and continue to identify and reflect their requirements, and provides a detailed, transparent information regarding our sustainability performance which we have achieved and relevant activities carried out.
Classification
Customers and Dealers
Employees
Suppliers
Local Communities
Government
Shareholders and Investors
Definition of
key stakeholder
groups
Dealers deliver Hyundai’s products and
services to customers, while customers
decide on making a purchase based on the
delivered product and service.
Employees handle product development,
production, sales as well as all activities that
support the above. Their competencies mean
the company’s competencies.
Suppliers provide parts or materials to
Hyundai, enabling the company to produce
quality products. Their quality competitiveness
directly impacts Hyundai’s quality.
Local communities refer to residents in
areas located close to our business sites and
global citizens who are influenced by our
activities. Hyundai strives for their sustainable
development.
The government enacts laws and regulations
that are related to the automobile industry or
decides on regulation levels on corporations’
business operation, so that it can influence
our business activities.
Shareholders and investors provide finance and
capital to the company, so that Hyundai can
maintain growth engines while implementing
diverse strategies or running our business.
Communication
channels
by key stakeholder
groups
Motor show and new car launching ceremony
Test driving
Before Service
Customer satisfaction survey
Car club
On-line (social media)
Website
Sports sponsorship
Dealer events
Labor-Management Council
• Employee satisfaction surveys
• Meetings and events
• Grievance handling system
• Occupational Safety and Health Committee
• Work-related education and trainin
Win-win growth portal site
HMG Partner System
Transparent Purchase Practice Center
website
Global Win-Win Cooperation Center
(GPC Portal)
Seminars and training
Social contribution programs
Communication with local communities
nearby the company’s business sites
Recruitment
Family inviting events
Public hearings
Policy-making discussions and briefings
Annual Shareholders Meeting
Company briefing
IR meetings
Sustainability Management Committee
Website
Issues of interest
by key stakeholder
groups
Expanding the EV lineup
Investing in and developing technologies
related to improving the fuel efficiency
of ICEVs
Strengthening product safety and quality
management
Customer satisfaction
Brand image
Employee competency building
Employee human rights and diversity
Organizational culture and evaluation and
compensation
Labor-management relations
Health and safety in the workplace
Supply chain ESG risk management
Carbon neutrality & Expansion of renewable
energy
Application of eco-friendly materials and
technologies to products
Job creation and retention
Strategic social contributions
Upgrading the system for collecting and
recycling end-of-life vehicles/second life
EV batteries
Enhancing business site environment
efficiency
Assessing and protecting biodiversity
related to business activities
Business ethics
Building infrastructure
Responding to fuel efficiency regulations
Environmental investments, such as
electrified vehicles and renewable energy
power generation facilities
Strengthening ESG governance roles
Improving economic performance
Innovation
Protecting shareholder rights
BOD operation
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Materiality Analysis
Materiality Analysis Process
Hyundai conducted a 5-step sustainability management materiality analysis to identify major reportable issues and to organize the content of each issue.
Priority level of each issue was determined by impact
on business (financial, strategic, operational impacts)
and importance to stakeholders (reputational impacts).
STEP 04.
Selecting material issues
Materiality
Analysis
Financial
impacts
Strategic
impacts
Operational
impacts
Reputational
impacts
We analyzed documented materials and quantified the
results of analysis for each category, in order to determine
the priority of the issues in the major sustainability
management issue pool.
STEP 02.
Analyzing issues
Analysis of impact on business
• Expert evaluation
Evaluation of the pool of topics’ business influence by
sustainability management experts
• Benchmarking of other companies in the same industry
Analyze material issues of recent sustainability reports
published by competitors
• Past sustainability report (2017-2021)
Analyze reported issues and the content of reports that were
published in the last five years
Analysis of importance to stakeholders
• Analysis of international standards
Analyze major sustainability initiatives in Korea and overseas,
including GRI, DJSI, and SASB, as well as ESG evaluations
• Media research
Analyze 9,729 articles from major media outlets in Korea
that were published in 2021
We conducted a double-materiality-based stakeholder
survey to simultaneously identify sustainability
managem
ent issues that we should manage for business
operation and issues with a high level of business/
financial influence from the stakeholder perspective.
By doing so, we identified sustainability issues of high
interest.
STEP 03.
Stakeholder survey (Double-Materiality)
Overview of stakeholder survey
Period
• February 21-25, 2022
Method
• Online survey
Target
• Outside stakeholders
• Hyundai employees
Details
• Evaluate ESG issues that have a high level of
business/financial influence on Hyundai
• Evaluate ESG issues that have a high level of
business/financial influence on stakeholders
To identify material issues that are material in business/
financial aspects and also have a high level of influence
on stakeholders, we analyzed sustainability management
trends by analyzing global economic, social, and
environmental issues as well as international standards,
and benchmarked sustainability reports in the same
industry. We also carried out media research and internal
status reviews to form a pool of 34 material sustainability
topics that influence our stakeholders.
STEP 01.
Forming a pool of topics
In relation to the major issues that were identified
through the materiality analysis, direction of issue
management, key outcome and mid-to-long term plans
are reported and disclosed.
STEP 05.
Materiality analysis results
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NO
Issues
NO
Issues
NO
Issues
1
Carbon neutrality &
Expansion of renewable energy
13
Strengthening ESG governance roles
25
Application of eco-friendly materials and technologies to
products
2
Supply chain ESG risk management
14
Customer satisfaction
26
Expanding the scope of product life cycle assessment (LCA)
3
Technological innovation
15
Brand image
27
Protecting shareholder rights
4
Strengthening product safety and
quality management
16
Organizational culture and evaluation reward
28
Building infrastructure
5
Expanding the EV lineup
17
Technology investment and development in
relation to improving fuel efficiency of ICEVs
29
Environmental investments, including electrified vehicles
and renewable energy power generation facilities
6
Improving global corporate value
18
Strategic social contribution
30
Participating in global ESG initiatives
7
Innovation
19
Job creation and retention
31
Assessing and protecting biodiversity related to business
activities
8
Workplace safety and health
20
Operational eco-efficiency
32
BOD operation
9
Labor-management relations
21
Risk management
33
Responding to fuel economy regulations
10
Employee human rights and diversity
22
Employee competency building
34
Personal information protection
11
Advancement of the system of collecting and
recycling end-of-life vehicles/second life EV batteries
23
Analysis of climate change physical/transition risk
12
Economic performance improvement
24
Business ethics
Management of Material Issues
Material Issues
Direction for Issue Management
Major Outcomes
Mid- to Long-term Plan
Target Year
Carbon neutrality &
Expansion of
renewable energy
• Set detailed plans to achieve carbon neutrality and transition to renewable energy, and implement
them
• Inevitable to transit from ICEVs to EVs due to the reinforced vehicle CO
2
regulations and the spread of
ban on sales of the ICEVs among the major countries
• Established and announced our goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
• Joined the RE100 initiative and set the roadmap
• Launched IONIQ 5 based on “E-GMP”, a platform dedicated to electric vehicles, and the first EV model of
the Genesis brand
• Achieve carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by 2045
• Convert all electricity consumed at all Hyundai business sites around the world to renewable
energy by 2045
• Achieve 100% electrification in European market by 2035 and other major markets by 2040
2045
Supply Chain
ESG Management
• Set goal for preventing supply chain risk
• Establish supply chain ESG management policies and process
• Manage risks associated in areas of ethics, environment, labor/human rights, safety/health and
management system
• Achieved 100% safety and health system certification of tier-1 suppliers
• Advanced supplier ESG assessment (assessment indicators and due diligence)
• Helped high-risk suppliers make improvements (distribute safety and health guidelines and provide online
safety training)
• Complete the support for establishment of safety devices to prevent supplier accidents by 2024
• Conduct supply chain ESG assessment to all suppliers (2019-2023, conduct to 20% of tier-1
suppliers each year)
• Reduce supply chain carbon by at least 10% through energy conversion of tier-1 parts suppliers
and raw materials suppliers by 2030
2030
Technological
Innovation
• Develop smart mobility device and service based on AI, autonomous driving, big data/, connectivity,
etc.
• Innovate technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO
2
emissions
• Received the Prime Minister's Award at the Korea Technology Awards (for connected car computing system
technology)
• Improved fuel efficiency by more than 20% through engine downsizing, aerodynamic improvement,
driving resistance improvement, vehicle weight reduction, etc. (3rd generation G80)
• Developed an unmanned autonomous driving vehicle (IONIQ 5 robotaxi)
• Build electric vehicle maintenance function technologies and infrastructure at all Bluehands
across the nation by 2025
• Apply hydrogen fuel cells to all commercial vehicles by 2028
• Enhance software competitiveness, including electric vehicle autonomous driving and
connected technology, by investing KRW 12 trillion in the software area by 2030
• Comply with fuel efficiency/CO2 emission regulations by each country
2030
Stakeholder interest
Business impact
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
Supply chain ESG risk management
2
Strengthening product safety
and quality management
4
6
7
17
27
8
18
28
9
19
29
10
20
30
11
21
31
12
22
32
13
23
33
14
34
15
25
16
26
Expanding the EV lineup
5
Technological
innovation
3
Carbon neutrality
& Expansion of
renewable energy
1
24
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Independent Assurance Statement
Hyundai Motor Company (“the Company” or “HMC”) commissioned DNV Business Assurance Korea, Ltd. (“DNV”, “we” or “us”), part of
DNV Group, to undertake independent assurance of its Sustainability Report 2022 (the “Report”).
Our Opinion
On the basis of the work undertaken, nothing came to our attention to suggest that the Report does not properly describe HMC’s
adherence to the Assurance Principles described below. In terms of reliability of the performance data, nothing came to our attention to
suggest that these data have not been properly collated from information reported at operational level, nor that the assumptions used
were inappropriate. We believe that the Report adopts the ‘Core’ option of the GRI Standards.
Based on non-financial data, sustainability activities and performance data of 2021 generated from HMC, we have evaluated the adherence
to AA1000 AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP) 2018 and assessed the quality of sustainability performance information. We have
reviewed that the Topic-specific disclosures of GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2020 which are identified in the process for defining
report content;
No.
Material Topic
Topic Standard
1
Carbon neutrality & Expansion of renewable energy
Non-GRI
2
Supply Chain ESG Management
414-2
3
Technological Innovation
Non-GRI
Without affecting our assurance opinion, we also provide the following observations:
The Principle of Inclusivity
HMC defined customers and dealers, employees, suppliers, local communities, government, and shareholders and investors as their major
stakeholder groups. The definition of each stakeholder and the approaches to engage with selected stakeholders are introduced in the
report, and stakeholder interests are reflected in the materiality assessment process. During the materiality assessment process, HMC
conducted an online survey targeting internal and external stakeholders, and DNV confirmed that the results of the survey were reflected
in the process of composing reporting content and improving management activities.
The Principle of Materiality
HMC has conducted the materiality assessment to prepare the Report. Based on the derived pool of 84 issues, a total of 34 reporting topics
were selected through business impact and stakeholder interest analysis. Among the reporting topics, the top three topics are selected as
material issues in consideration of financial impact, strategic impact, operational impact, and reputational impact and are reported in more
detail. HMC identified the importance of each issue from various sources, and newly added issues reflecting the latest ESG trends were
reviewed and reflected in the report. We have reviewed the materiality assessment process and noted relevant material topics prioritized
from the process are addressed in the report.
The Principle of Responsiveness
Hyundai Motor Group established an ESG management framework titled 'The Right Move for the Right Future' in March 2022, and
presented three major mid- to long-term directions and 15 key management areas. HMC reports in detail the company's performance,
future direction, and detailed activities in connection with the group strategy. In addition, HMC has established an ESG governance system
to effectively achieve the strategy. The Sustainability Management Committee within the BOD and the ESG Committee, a small meeting
group within the Hyundai Business Strategy Meeting, are formed to make decisions on major issues. Information related to these are
disclosed through the report.
The Principle of Impact
HMC discloses in detail the background of issue selection and progress on material topics that reflect stakeholders' interests and
expectations. At the end of the report, an ESG magazine was prepared to reinforce reporting on topics such as carbon neutrality
and robotics innovation. It is recommended to clearly set strategic KPIs to manage the impact of each material issue, and to present
performance and future plans in more detail. The assurance team confirm that the material topics selected through the materiality
assessment were fully reflected to the report, based on the physical and periodic reporting boundaries.
Reliability of Specific sustainability performance information
DNV conducted a review of compliance with the principles of AA1000AP(2018) of the Report as described above (Type 1 verification).
In addition, we have reviewed the reliability of the disclosure data (Type 2 verification) – ‘Industrial accident rate’, ‘waste generated
in operations’, ‘water consumption’. The assurance team has sampled data and tested accuracy and reliability of the sustainability
performance data of the Company and interviewed the responsible for the subject data handling and reviewed the data gathering process
with the supporting documents and records. Based on the test, the intentional error or misstatement is not noted. Data owners were
able to demonstrate to trace the origin of the data and to interpret the processed data in a reliable manner. The data was identifiable
and traceable. The Company reports the sustainability performance of the last three years and can be compared over time. Any errors or
unclear expressions found during the verification process were corrected prior to the publication of the Report.
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Responsibilities of the Directors of HMC and DNV
The Directors of HMC have sole responsibility for the preparation of the Report. Our statement
represents our independent opinion and is intended to inform all stakeholders. DNV was not
involved in the preparation of any statements or data included in the Report except for this
Assurance Statement. DNV’s assurance engagements are based on the assumption that the data
and information provided by the client to us as part of our review have been provided in good faith.
DNV expressly disclaims any liability or co-responsibility for any decision a person or an entity may
make based on this Independent Assurance Statement.
Competence and Independence
DNV’s established policies and procedures are designed to ensure that DNV, its personnel and,
where applicable, others are subject to independence requirements (including personnel of other
entities of DNV) and maintain independence where required by relevant ethical requirements. This
engagement work was carried out by an independent team of sustainability assurance professionals.
This engagement work was carried out by an independent team of sustainability assurance
professionals.
DNV – Business Assurance
DNV Business Assurance Korea Ltd. is part of DNV Group, a global provider of certification,
verification, assessment and training services, helping customers to build sustainable business
performance.
www.dnv.co.kr/assurance
Scope and Approach
We performed our work using AA1000AS v3, Assurance Standard set by AccountAbility, and DNV’s assurance methodology VeriSustain™
(Ver. 5.0) which is based on our professional experience, international assurance best practices including the International Standard on
Assurance Engagements 3000 (“ISAE 3000”), and the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards (“GRI Standards”).
DNV provides Type 1 and the moderate assurance. But some part of performance data has been verified by Type 2 as described above.
The engagement excludes the sustainability management, performance and reporting practices of HMC’s subsidiaries, associated
companies, suppliers, contractors and any third-parties mentioned in the Report. We did not interview external stakeholders as part of
this assurance engagement. Economic performance based on the financial data is cross-checked with internal documents, the audited
consolidated financial statements and the announcement disclosed at the website of Korea Financial Supervisory Service (dart.fss.or.kr) as
well as HMC’s website (www.hyundai.com). The review of financial data taken from these sources is not within the scope of our work.
We planned and performed our work to obtain the evidence we considered necessary to provide a basis for our assurance opinion. We
are providing a ‘limited level’ of assurance. Limited depth of evidence gathering including inquiry and analytical procedures and limited
sampling at lower levels in the company were applied. The baseline data for environmental and social performance are not verified, while
the aggregated data at the corporate level are used for the verification.
Basis of our opinion
The assurance was carried out from May to June 2022. We undertook the following activities as part of the assurance process:
Challenged the sustainability-related statements and claims made in the Report and assessed the robustness of the underlying data
management system, information flow and controls;
Conducted online interviews with representatives from the various departments of the HQ and major plants;
Conducted document reviews, data sampling and interrogation of supporting databases and associated reporting system as they relate
to selected content and performance data;
Reviewed the process and the result of materiality assessment.
For and on behalf of DNV Business Assurance Korea Ltd.
Seoul, Korea
June 30, 2022
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Assurance Statement
Relating to Hyundai Motor Company’s Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions in Korea for the 2021 calendar year
This Assurance Statement has been prepared for Hyundai Motor Company.
Terms of Engagement
LRQA was commissioned by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) to provide independent assurance on its Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Inventory Report for the calendar year 2021 (the report) against “the guidelines on emission reporting and certification under the
GHG emissions trading system” and the monitoring plan for the calendar year 2021 using “the verification guidelines for GHG
emissions trading system”.
The report relates to direct GHG emissions and energy indirect GHG emissions.
Management Responsibility
LRQA’s responsibility is only to HMC. LRQA disclaims any liability or responsibility to others as explained in the end footnote. The
management of HMC is responsible for preparing the report and for maintaining effective internal controls over all the data and
information within the report. Ultimately, the report has been approved by, and remains the responsibility of HMC.
LRQA’s Approach
LRQA’s assurance engagement has been carried out in accordance with our verification procedure using “the verification
guidelines for GHG emissions trading system” to reasonable level of assurance.
The following tasks were undertaken as part of the evidence gathering process for this assurance engagement:
• Visiting sites and auditing management system to control the data and records regarding GHG emissions and energy uses
• Interviewing the relevant persons responsible for managing and maintaining data and associated records
• Reviewing the historical data and in formation back to source for the calendar year 2021.
Level of Assurance & Materiality
The opinion expressed in this Assurance Statement has been formed on the basis of a reasonable level of assurance, and at the
materiality of the professional judgement of the verifier and at the materiality level of 2.5%.
LRQA’s Opinion
Based on LRQA’s approach, we believe that the report is prepared in accordance with “the guidelines on emission reporting and
certification under the GHG emissions trading system” and the monitoring plan for the calendar year 2021 using “the verification
guidelines for GHG emissions trading system” and the GHG emissions data in Table 1 is materially correct.
Dated: 24 March 2022
Il-Hyoung Lee
LRQA
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Table1. Summary of GHG emissions
(Unit: tCO
2
eq)
Scope of GHG emissions
Year 2021
Direct GHG Emissions
474,331
Energy Indirect GHG Emissions
1,034,670
Total GHG Emissions
1,509,001
Note: This assurance engagement included Ulsan Plant, Asan Plant, Jeonju Plant, R&D Centers, Headquarters, Service Centers, Own Sales Branches (incl. Delivery & Release
Centers) and Genesis Sales Branches.
LRQA Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as ‘LRQA’. LRQA
assumes no responsibilityand shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever
provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant LRQA entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is
exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.
The Korean version of this Assurance Statement is the only valid version. LRQA assumes no responsibility for versions translated into other languages.
This Assurance Statement is only valid when published with the report to which it refers. It may only be reproduced in its entirety.
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Relating to Hyundai Motor Company’s Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions overseas factories for the 2021 calendar year
This Assurance Statement has been prepared for Hyundai Motor Company.
Terms of Engagement
LRQA was commissioned by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) to provide independent assurance on its greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions of its overseas factories for the calendar year of 2021 (“the report”) against “the guidelines on emission reporting and
certification under the GHG emissions trading system” of the Ministry of Environment using “the verification guidelines for GHG
emissions trading system”.
Management Responsibility
LRQA’s responsibility is only to HMC. LRQA disclaims any liability or responsibility to others as explained in the end footnote. The
management of HMC is responsible for preparing the report and for maintaining effective internal controls over all the data and
information within the report. Ultimately, the report has been approved by, and remains the responsibility of HMC.
LRQA’s Approach
LRQA’s assurance engagement has been carried out in accordance with our verification procedure using “the verification
guidelines for GHG emissions trading system” to a limited level of assurance.
The following tasks were undertaken as part of the evidence gathering process for this assurance engagement:
Visiting HMC’s headquarters located in Seoul and auditing management system to control the data and records regarding GHG
emissions
Interviewing the relevant persons responsible for managing and maintaining data and associated records
Reviewing the historical data and information through sampling at an aggregated level.
Checking whether the scope 1 GHG emissions from HMMC fabrication plant were transposed correctly from the G HG
inventories which were verified by the third-party assurance providers other than LRQA.
Level of Assurance & Materiality
The opinion expressed in this Assurance Statement has been formed on the basis of a limited level of assurance and at the
materiality of the professional judgement of the verifier.
LRQA’s Opinion
Based on LRQA’s approach, nothing has come to our attention that would cause us to believe that the direct GHG emissions and
energy indirect GHG emissions summarized in Table 1 below are not materially correct.
Dated: 28 April 2022
Il-Hyoung Lee
LRQA
17th Floor, Singsong Building, 67 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07327, Korea
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assumes no responsibilityand shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever
provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant LRQA entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is
exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.
The Korean version of this Assurance Statement is the only valid version. LRQA assumes no responsibility for versions translated into other languages.
This Assurance Statement is only valid when published with the report to which it refers. It may only be reproduced in its entirety.
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Table 1. Summary of GHG Emissions from HMC’s overseas factories in 2021
(Unit: tCO
2
eq)
Plant
HMMA
BHMC 2~3 Fab.
BHMC 4~5 Fab.
HMI
HAOS
HMMC
HMMR
HMB
HTBC
Total
Scope 1
31,688
53,776
27,064
27,519
27,697
34,287
37,843
8,135
1,626
249,635
Scope 2
162,856
106,721
57,921
169,619
24,310
43,150
44,804
7,913
8,274
625,568
Total
194,544
160,497
84,985
197,138
52,007
77,437
82,647
16,048
9,900
875,203
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Relating to Hyundai Motor Company’s Scope 3 GHG emissions in Korea for the 2021 calendar year
This Assurance Statement has been prepared for Hyundai Motor Company.
Terms of Engagement
LRQA was commissioned by Hyundai Motor Company to assure its GHG Emissions Inventory for the calendar year 2021 (hereafter referred
to as “the Report”).
The Report relates to other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3) that includes the following categories:
Purchased goods & services
Capital goods
Fuel- and energy-related activities
Waste generated in operations
Business travel
Employee commuting
Downstream transportation and distribution
Use of sold products
End-of-life treatment of sold products
Downstream Leased Assets; and
Investment
This engagement excludes verification of Scope 1 and 2 emissions in accordance with our contract with Hyundai Motor Company.
Hyundai Motor Company’s geographical boundary includes operations in all domestic and overseas sites. The main activities of the
organization include manufacturing of vehicles and the GHG emissions have been consolidated using operational control approach.
Management Responsibility
Hyundai Motor Company’s management was responsible for preparing the Report and for maintaining effective internal controls over the
data and information disclosed. LRQA’s responsibility was to carry out an assurance engagement on the Report in accordance with our
contract with Hyundai Motor Company.
Ultimately, the Report has been approved by, and remains the responsibility of Hyundai Motor Company.
LRQA’s Approach
Our verification has been conducted in accordance with ISO 14064–3:2006, ‘
Specification with guidance for validation and verification of
greenhouse gas assertions
’ to provide limited assurance that GHG data as presented in the Report have been prepared in conformance with
ISO 14064–1:2006, ‘
Specification with guidance at the organizational level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and
removals
’.
To form our conclusions the assurance engagement was undertaken as a sampling exercise and covered the following activities:
visited the headquarters in Seoul and reviewed processes related to the control of GHG emissions data and records
interviewed relevant staff of the organization responsible for managing GHG emissions data and records
verified historical GHG emissions data and records relating to operations in domestic and overseas sites at an aggregated level for the
calendar year 2021; and
verified the emission factors used with the source reference and confirmed its appropriateness
Level of Assurance & Materiality
In accordance with our contract agreement, the assurance was conducted at a limited level of assurance at a materiality of the professional
judgment of the Verifier. The opinion expressed in this Assurance Statement has been accordingly formed.
LRQA’s Opinion
Based on LRQA’s approach nothing has come to our attention that would cause us to believe that other indirect GHG emissions disclosed
in the Report as summarized in Table 1 below are not materially correct and that the Report has not been prepared in conformance with ISO
14064–1:2006.
Dated: 22 June 2022
Tae-Kyoung Kim
LRQA Lead Verifier
On behalf of LRQA
17th Floor, Sinsong Building, 67 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Table 1. Summary of Hyundai Motor Company, GHG Emissions Inventory 2021
Scope of GHG emissions
Tonnes CO
2
Other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3)
Purchased goods & services – raw materials of parts for all vehicles manufactured in domestic and overseas
18,359,619
Capital goods – computers & monitors purchased in domestic
139
Fuel- and energy-related activities – upstream emissions of fuels consumed in domestic and overseas (excluding electricity and steam purchased) (Overseas sites include HMMA, BHMC 2 ~5 Fabs, HMI, HAOS, HMMC, HMMR, HMB and HTBC)
149,556
Waste generated in operations – treatment of waste generated from operations in domestic (included research centres, Ulsan/Jeonju/Asan plants, and service centres)
1,911
Business travel – emissions of personal cars, buses, trains and domestic & international flights by employees working in domestic
7,069
Employee commuting – commuting buses in domestic
5,911
Downstream transportation and distribution – vehicles manufactured in domestic (Included shipping and land transportation by Hyundai Glovis)
838,575
Use of sold products - internal combustion engine vehicles sold in domestic and overseas (mileage of 150,000 km for 10 years) (electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles are excluded)
80,887,513
End-of-life treatment of sold products – vehicles sold in domestic and overseas
810,794
Downstream leased assets – lessee companies in the headquarters building
804
Investments – scope 1 and 2 emissions of six investee companies where Hyundai Motor Company owns 20% or more shares, and which are listed on the stock market of Korea.
728,902
Notes:
1. This engagement excludes verification of Scope 1 and 2 emissions in accordance with our contract with Hyundai Motor Company.
2. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for Hyundai Motor Company using an operational control approach have been verified for the same reporting period by LRQA in accordance with the guidelines on emission reporting and certification under the GHG emissions trading system.
3. EF for calculation of air travel emissions don’t consider radiative force.
This Assurance Statement is subject to the provisions of this legal section: 
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About This Report
Hyundai Motor Company has been publishing a sustainability report every year since 2003 in order to disclose both financial and non-financial performance, including its efforts to promote sustainable management, in an integrated manner and to
communicate with stakeholders. This 2022 Sustainability Report elaborates on its key performances achieved in the areas of ESG management strategy, environment, society and governance, and the issues associated therewith. Through this, we will
actively communicate with stakeholders to realize social value as a global leading company.
This report applies the “Core Option” of the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards with appropriate
modifications. In addition, this report satisfies the four
principles – Inclusivity, Materiality, Responsiveness, and
Impact – of the AA1000APS (Accountability Principles
Standard) that includes the obligation to explain
sustainability management.
In addition, this report was prepared to align with the
information disclosure guidelines of the Task Force on
Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and WEF IBC
Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.
Publisher
Hyundai Motor Company
Headquarters: 12, Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul,
06797, Korea
Publication
Date
June 2022
Production
(Contact
Information)
Sustainability Management Team,
Hyundai Motor Company
Tel: +82-2-3464-8886
E-mail: ESG@hyundai.com
Reporting
Principle
GRI Standard (Core option), TCFD, SASB,
WEF IBC Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
Reporting
Boundary
Hyundai Motor Company (also include some data
and information of Hyundai Motor Group)
Reporting
Scope
Economic (based on Korean International Financial
Reporting Standards), social and environmental
performance
Reporting
Period
January 1st, 2021 - December 31st, 2021
(also include some data and information from the
first half of 2022)
Reporting
Cycle
Annual (last report was published in June 2021)
Reporting Principles and Standards
This report covers activities undertaken from January 1st,
2021 to December 31st, 2021, including some key activities
conducted until the first half of 2022. As for quantitative
performance, if the results need to be tracked continuously,
we have used data for the past three years. The reporting
cycle for this report is one year. The previous report was
published in June 2021.
Reporting Period
This report covers the activities of the headquarters as well
as manufacturing plants, R&D centers, design centers, and
sales corporations operated by Hyundai Motor Company in
Korea and overseas.
Financial information is based on the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with the Korean International
Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS). Nonfinancial data
regarding environmental and social performance is based
on the separate figures of Hyundai Motor Company, and
some performances include those of Hyundai Motor Group.
In case the reporting scope differs, the reporting scope of
the information is indicated separately in the annotation.
Scope and Boundary of Report
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credibility of the report preparation process and all the
information created, and the verification was completed
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The financial information provided in this report has been
audited by an independent auditor, and assurance on
greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage was carried
out in accordance with the verification principles of the
guidelines such as “Administrative Guidelines for Operation
of Emission Trade System”.
Third Party Assurance
The UN Global Compact (UNGC) is an international
agreement that former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
suggested in 2000 to emphasize corporate execution of
social responsibilities, and consists of ten major principles
in the four areas of human rights, labor, environment, and
anti-corruption. Hyundai supports the ten principles of the
UNGC and strives to observe them in overall management.
UN Global Compact
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ESG Magazine
2. Environmental
3. Social
4. Governance
5. ESG Factbook
1. Introduction
A Mi Wu
An Na Jo
Ba Mi Kim
Bit Na Yoo
Bo Gon Go
Bo Hyun Yun
Bo Kyung Choi
Byung Mun Choi
Byung Il Jo
Chang Hee Kang
Chang Ho Yoo
Chang Je Kim
Chan Hee Lee
Cwang Il Lee
Da Hee Kim
Dal Su Park
Dong Gi Son
Dong Shin Kim
Dong Sung Kim
Don Soon Lee
Eu Gene Chang
Eui Hyun Seo
Eun Yeong Park
Gil Hoon Kim
Gun Hee Cho
Gwang Hyun Hahn
Gyeol Han
Hae Sung Jung
Han Ju Yun
Hee Jeong Park
Ho Deuk Song
Ho Seok Shin
Hoon Ha Seo
Hwan Hee Lee
Hwi Kyu Choi
Hye Je Lim
Hye Ju Jung
Hye Jung Noh
Hyeon Gu Kim
Hye Won Kim
Hyo Jun Kim
Hyun Ho Seo
Hyun Soo Kim
Hyun Wook Jeong
Hyun Joon Lee
Hyun Kyu Kim
Hyung Chul Jun
Im Pal Choi
Ja Young Song
Jae Cheol Choi
Jae Gon Lee
Jae Hyun Yoon
Jae Hyung Kim
Jae Sik Shim
Jae Won Lee
Jae Yun Shin
Jang Ho Kuk
Jang Hee Sim
Je Yeon Kim
Jee In Kim
Jeong Hyeon Jo
Jeong Wook Hur
Ji Hye Jang
Ji Hye Nam
Ji Hye Ok
Ji Hoon Gwak
Ji Man Lee
Jin Won Bae
Jin Wook Song
Jin Young Hwang
Jin Hyung Lee
Jin Kyung Kim
Jin Kyung Noh
Jin Soo Shin
Jin Woo Park
Ji Yeon Jeon
Jong Ok Kim
Jong Ryul Park
Jong Won Lee
Joon Seop Choi
Joong Hyuk Park
Jung Ho Park
Jung Woo Lee
Jun Dong Lee
Jun Ho Kim
Jun Seok Kim
Jung Won Kim
Kook Jin Hwang
Kyo Young Lee
Kyu Sang Choi
Kyung Moon Lee
Kyun Ghee Kang
Mi Dol Yu
Min Ho Choi
Min Chang Cha
Min Oh Park
Min Ok Park
Min Seok Kim
Min Seong Yoo
Min Young Kim
Mi Yeon Lee
Moon Sang Yoon
Moon Sue Park
Nae Hwan Hyun
Na Eun Yoo
Nam Su Han
Sang Bum Kim
Sang Jin Kim
Sang Woo Hwang
Se Jun Kim
Seok Ju Cha
Seok Beom Han
Seok Ho Kim
Seong Jae Lee
Seong Yeong Oh
Seong Yeop Kang
Se Ri Kim
Seung Il Kim
Seung Tae Kim
Seung Hoon Lee
Seung Kyum Ra
Seung Woo Cho
Si Cheol Roh
So Yeon Lee
Soo Hyeon Bae
Soon Bok Kim
Suk San Yoon
Sug Nam Hwang
Sung Joo Lee
Tae Hwan Kang
Tae Jung Lee
Tae Kyoo Lee
Won Yeop Lim
Woo Yong Choi
Wu Jin Park
Yeon Kee Min
Yeon Ju Ryu
Yong Tae Song
Yong Beom Jo
Yong Hee Park
Yoon Jae Lee
You Jin Jeong
Young Su Kim
Young Doo Choi
Young Jin Song
Young Pyoe Hong
Young Seung Jin
Yu Jeong Lee
Yun Ryeong Song
Yun Tae Kim
Contribution
(In alphabetical order)
Planning & Design
Hyundai Motor Company
Sustainability Management Team
Dong Woon Jung
Jae Kyoung An
Mi Jin Na
Min Kyung Kim
Won Jun Choi
Yoo Seong Choi
Yun Jae Lee
Hyundai Motor Company Brand Design Team
Seo Hee Park
Suk Gyu Choi
Korea Productivity Center
Hyung Yun Jeong
Jun Young Lee
Kwang Ho Jeong
Sang Woo Han
Talantone Creative Group
Ah Reum Min
Youn H. Park
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ESG Magazine
2. Environmental
3. Social
4. Governance
5. ESG Factbook
1. Introduction
Progress
through Vision.
ESG Magazine
COVER STORY
2045 net-zero plan – an integrated climate change
solution that consists of three pillars of clean mobility,
next-generation platform, and green energy
Net-Zero Roadmap
04
Mobility Solution
06
Platform Solution
10
Energy Solution
12
INNOVATION
Human-centered robotics innovation
Robotics of Tomorrow
16
Robotics for Today
18
CONTRIBUTION
Change for the better, sustainable future for humanity
Co-existence of Humanity and Earth
20
Freedom in Mobility and Connection
23
CONTRIBUTION
COVER STORY
Contents
INNOVATION
Envision the
future mobility
enabled by
carbon neutrality.
1)
Source: 6th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report
2)
Source: Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires (UNEP, 2022)
Hyundai x IAA 2021 | Powering Human Progress
03
COVER STORY
Global warming is progressing rapidly so that “climate crisis” is more
commonly used than “climate change”. Sea ice extent around the
North Pole shrank from 6.9 million km
2
in 1979 to 4.72 million km
2
in
2021
1)
, about 21.8 times the landmass of South Korea. In California, large
wildfires, caused by rising temperatures, in 2021 scorched areas totaling
around 1,980 km
2
, three times the size of Seoul. Korea is no exception.
In March 2022, a wildfire in the eastern coast burned for 213 hours, the
longest in the nation’s history. Though the historic fire eventually was
extinguished to a great relief of many concerned citizens, it was clear
to all that forest fires were burning bigger and longer, posing a greater
threat to forests the world over. According to a UNEP report, climate
change will cause more wildfires, and if left unaddressed, will trigger
14% more large wildfires by 2030 and 50% more by the end of the 21st
century
2)
.
As the climate crisis threatens the survival of humanity, net zero is
emerging as humanity’s common goal. According to the 2021 IPCC
Sixth Assessment Report, the global community as a whole is rather
accelerating than slowing climate change, and for Earth’s temperatures
to stabilize, we should achieve net zero. Net zero refers to the balance
between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) produced and the
amount removed from the atmosphere, through absorption by forests
and offsetting. Easier said than done, but done it must be as it is the only
path humanity can take that ensures its common prosperity, and this
path Hyundai pursues.
Under our brand vision of “Progress for Humanity”, we have been
searching for ways to realize mobility of humanity – a fundamental
value – without burdening the Earth. Leveraging our technologies,
we have been formulating mobility solutions for a sustainable Earth.
Our belief and sense of responsibility that the auto industry should
more proactively respond to climate change than any other industries
resulted in “2045 Net-Zero Roadmap” in September 2021.
The automotive industry, long classified as manufacturing, used to
be associated solely with CO
2
-heavy fossil fuels. Hyundai in 2019
commenced its transition to a “Smart Mobility Solution Provider”, going
beyond being an auto maker, and in 2021, announced a net-zero goal,
thereby accelerating the transition. Our net-zero goal is unique in that it
is a response to climate change based on eco-friendly technologies we
have accumulated. We have integrated solutions that expand beyond
the traditional areas of mobility to cover entire energy and other urban
infrastructures. Based on such solutions, we will go net zero across all
our mobility value chains, and by going a step further and developing
new eco-friendly mobility means, we will take the lead in the transition
to a low-carbon economy.
The 2022 Hyundai Motor Company ESG Magazine illustrates Hyundai’s
“Progress for Humanity”. For the irreplaceable Earth environment, for
the humanity of today, and for a sustainable future for which futures
generations will be grateful, the progress continues.
In Progress with Positive Energy.
1)
Tank-to-wheel (TTW) that refers to the use of fuel in the vehicle and emissions during driving
2)
Suppliers’ carbon emission that we aim to reduce and achieve net zero through collaboration with partners
Road to
carbon neutrality
04
Today, we live in an era called “Great Shift”. Having gone through three
industrial revolutions represented by the steam engine, electricity,
information communication technologies, respectively, we are entering
the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution marked by AI and robots.
Amidst technologies that can replace fossil fuels with clean and unlimited
energy, Hyundai is focusing its strengths and wisdom on innovating the
environment with an eye toward reaching net zero by 2045.
Our net-zero goal covers all phases of vehicle life cycle, from procurement
of automotive parts to production and operations. In addition to
electrification and thus eliminating vehicle emissions, we will reduce the
carbon footprints of auto parts manufacturing through close cooperation
with suppliers and achieve net zero in a true sense of the word by having
all business sites 100% run on carbon-free energy. To this end, we have
established a detailed roadmap and will fully implement it using advanced
technologies and with a firm conviction.
2019
2030
2035
2040
2045
Business sites
(Plants / Buildings)
Removal / offset
Supply chain
2)
CO
2
emissions
from cars
1)
CO
2
emissions
100 Electrification of Genesis,
Expanding the use of renewable energy
100 Electrification in European market,
All Commercial vehicle electrification
in Korea
100 Electrification in main market,
Expansion of hydrogen technologies
and their application
Net-Zero
2045 Net-Zero Roadmap
04
Net-Zero Roadmap
CARBON
NEUTRALITY
Evolving
Sustainability
Vehicle emissions account for around 20% of the GHG being emitted around the world,
of which over 70% comes from road traffic
1)
. Considering that both gasoline and diesel
are leading fossil fuels that power internal combustion engine vehicles, global net zero
is possible only when vehicles running on fossil fuels are replaced by those that run on
carbon-free energy. As a way not only to nimbly respond, but also take the lead the vehicle
electrification, Hyundai seeks to completely change the mobility ecosystem by using
vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, thereby reducing the global dependence on fossil fuels.
1)
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA)
MOBILITY SOLUTION
Setting
the Course
If urbanization continues at its present pace, it is said that some 1.6 billion people around
the world will be living their summers at temperatures of 35
and higher by 2050
2)
.
Traffic congestion, another serious issue, causes city life to be more unbearable and road
accidents to increase. Resolving these and other related issues requires unconventional
mobility solutions. Hyundai is therefore accelerating the development of eco-friendly
power-based new concept mobility systems such as advanced air mobility (AAM) and
purpose built vehicle (PBV), and proposing new lifestyles of a future smart city free of
carbon emissions as well as of physical restrictions on mobility.
2)
Source: UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
PLATFORM SOLUTION
Empowering
the Future
In reaching net zero, reducing the carbon footprints of auto production operations is as
important as manufacturing zero-emissions vehicles. Which is why Hyundai is focusing
on increasing the use of renewable energy, such as solar energy. Aiming to meet 100%
energy demand at all business sites with renewable energy by 2045, we are rapidly
moving forward with the transition to green energy while providing suppliers with net-
zero guidelines and urging them to act on their social responsibility. As such, Hyundai is
changing itself first so that the overall automotive industry can achieve sustainable growth
using eco-friendly energy as a main source of power.
ENERGY SOLUTION
05
05
3 PILLARS OF CARBON NEUTRALITY
Hyundai’s 2045 net-zero plan is an integrated climate change solution that consists of three pillars – clean mobility, next-generation platform, and green energy. In another word, net zero will be achieved through expansion of vehicle electrification,
development of innovative mobility platforms, and complete transition to eco-friendly energy sources. Following is the future of sustainable mobility Hyundai environs amid a global climate crisis.
Evolving
Sustainability
06
Extreme weather events have become more common across the world,
such as heat waves, snowstorms and typhoons, all related to global
warming. To preempt a full-scale climate crisis, we must act now. In
particular, if we fail to substantially reduce our dependence on fossil fuels,
we will be able to neither protect our livelihoods nor ensure a future for
generations to come.
Electrification is a key driver of Hyundai’s climate actions. Setting new
standards for eco-friendly vehicles and developing them over the years,
we are reorganizing our production and business structures into a carbon-
free mobility ecosystem and drawing a right path to carbon neutrality.
Moreover, as carbon neutrality cannot be achieved by some select
countries or companies acting alone, we are realizing carbon neutrality
for all by encouraging and supporting stakeholders to take climate action
as part of their daily lives. To enable parts supplier, vehicle assemblers,
and auto drivers to contribute to resolve the climate crisis, we expand our
space and invest our time in the future.
06
MOBILITY SOLUTION
From Vehicle
to Experience
07
On the Road to
Electrification
On the back of our technological prowess proven by
EV-exclusive brand IONIQ, we seek to achieve carbon
neutrality of vehicles we sell by transitioning our product
and operation structures to be electric vehicle-centered. We
plan to electrify the Genesis brand 100% by 2030, thereby
confirming the feasibility of our goal, and electrify all our
vehicles for the European market by 2035 and for the major
markets by 2040.
07
ELECTRIFICATION
Hyundai’s efforts for vehicle electrification began long ago. We started
with the SONATA EV (electric vehicle), our first EV model, in 1991; followed
it with the development of three versions of IONIQ – mild hybrid, plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and battery electric vehicle (BEV) – in 2016;
launched the KONA EV in 2018; and then introduced the IONIQ 5 in 2021,
opening a new chapter in the history of electric vehicles.
The reason why we have established a detailed roadmap
by region, brand, and model is to make sure that our
goals do not end up a hollow declaration. Also, as for
electrification goals, we have ensured their practicality by
including production capacity, product competitiveness,
software technology and other key factors in the
development of the roadmap. Going forward, we will
take measured steps towards the goal at an increasing
speed by monitoring market changes in detail and nimbly
responding to changes.
In 2021, Hyundai sold 141 thousand EVs globally, an year-on-
year increase of 44%, reaffirming that the decision to hasten
the transition to electrification was a right one. Aiming to sell
1.87 million units in 2030, we will go along with rising global
consumption trends gravitating toward eco-friendly values and
set a standard for new automobile experience in a new era.
Vehicle Electrification Milestone and Roadmap
100% electrification
of the Genesis (total
electrification rate of 36%)
2030
100% electrification in
the European market
2035
100% electrification in
major markets (total
electrification rate of 80%)
2040
Achieve net zero
2045
ROADMAP
Launched the Sonata EV
1991
Launched the IONIQ EV
2016
Launched the KONA EV
2018
Launched the IONIQ 5
2021
MILESTONES
IONIQ
breaking new ground.
In addition to offering customers a distinctive EV experience,
IONIQ has communicated to all stakeholders a special
message asking them to come together and build a
sustainable future. IONIQ has a value that goes beyond
transportation thanks to the E-GMP, an integrated platform
modularized and standardized to enable the formation of
EVs varying in size and shape through expansion of the
wheelbase. The platform allows for extending driving range,
reducing charging time, and expanding the interior space. In
short, the innovative platform provides clear answers to all
questions consumers might have about choosing EVs.
Equipped with the vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, the
IONIQ 5 offers value more than a means of transportation.
V2L is a bidirectional power feature that enables people
to use the battery in their EV as a mobile battery bank to
charge or use various home appliances, making a vehicle
an office on the road or movie theater on wheels. The next
step, the V2G technology, is expected to be available soon.
Using the V2G technology, customers can recharge their
cars when residential electricity is relatively affordable and
sell electricity from their car batteries back to the grid during
peak hours. Such flexibility constitutes wise consumption
from a customer perspective, contributes to the stability of
the power grid, and helps reduce fossil fuel demands, thus
benefiting all.
In 2020, IONIQ was reborn as Hyundai’s EV-exclusive brand. Succeeding the heritage of the IONIQ
model whose nameplate is a portmanteau of “ion” and “unique”, IONIQ has taken a new challenge of
taking the EV experience to the next level, excitement of which lies in the “E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular
Platform)”, a dedicated platform for Hyundai EVs. In 2021, we launched the E-GMP-based IONIQ
5, redefining
directions for sustainable future mobility to follow and signaling a full-fledged arrival of an EV era.
Up to 32 recycled PET bottles
32
Sugar cane and mixed corn
730
g
0.08 square meters of recyclable paperette
0.08
Each IONIQ 5 Contains
294
g
Wool
200
g
Flaxseed oil
08
2021 PROGRESS
IONIQ 5 – Global Award Winner
2022 World Car Awards
• World Car of the Year
• World Electric Vehicle of the Year
• World Car Design of the Year
2022 Car Buyer Best Car Awards
• Best Company Car
• Best Family Electric Car
Auto Express New Car Awards 2021
• Car of the Year 2021
• Mid-size Company Car
• Premium Electric Car
Top Gear Electric Awards 2021
• Best Design
2021 Car Design Review
• Production Car of the Year
2021 IDEA Design Awards
• Gold Prize
Hyundai IONIQ 5 | Answering the Call for Sustainability
Another element that makes the IONIQ 5 special is materials
from nature. The eco-friendly materials used for the IONIQ 5,
including recycled PET bottles, sugar cane, and flaxseed oil,
are informing many people of the strengths and possibilities
of sustainable materials, and such experience serves as an
opportunity to reflect upon the importance of environmental
protection for future generations. What is more encouraging
is that the IONIQ 5 is only the beginning. The soon-to-be-
introduced IONIQ 6 will be made of materials made solely for
people and the IONIQ 7 will be showcasing materials focused
solely on nature.
In addition, the IONIQ 5 wears colors of nature. As no colors
are more beautiful than those found in nature, it showcases
such colors inspired by nature as the dove grey of pebbles in
the Seom-jin River on the southern coast of South Korea, the
dark teal green of the verdant forest of Jeju Island, and the
mud grey of the mudflats of the west coast, which have been
fully restored of their natural beauty. As the IONIQ, launched
with sustainable values in mind, continues to expand its
lineup, the selection for sound value consumption will likely
widen further, use of eco-friendly materials and protection of
the environmental will more than likely improve the quality
of people’s lives, and these factors will combine to further
enhance progress for humanity.
XCIENT Fuel Cell
setting new standards.
Hydrogen is garnering attention as an energy source for a clean environment, and is the pivotal axis
of current industrial change. At the “Hydrogen Wave” held in September 2021, Hyundai Motor Group
declared its vision of building a hydrogen society by 2040 so that hydrogen energy can be easily and
conveniently used by everyone for everything everywhere, based on which it is accelerating the pace of
commercial vehicle electrification.
09
In a hydrogen society, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)
are more than an eco-friendly means of transportation.
Hydrogen fuel cells applied to FCEVs require a stable
performance, strong durability, and high output, and thus
become a criterion for judging new technologies. Hydrogen
energy for FCEVs is also infinite and its production process
is eco-friendly, which enables it to perform significant roles
in facilitating joint growth of relevant industries, including
energy, steel, chemicals, and new materials that are needed
for its infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor Group became the world’s first in 2013 to
mass produce FCEVs and has been continually developing
relevant technologies, unveiling new FCEV concepts. In
cooperation with the central and local governments, the
Group developed and supplied hydrogen-powered electric
buses, and became the world’s first to mass produce a large
hydrogen-powered electric truck and exported it to Europe.
In addition, we are carrying out R&D on hydrogen fuel cell-
based advanced air mobility (AAM), large vessels, and rail
cars, and making efforts towards the establishment of a
hydrogen charging infrastructure.
The area that Hyundai Motor Company especially focuses
on in relation to hydrogen mobility is commercial vehicles.
Hydrogen-electric mobility solutions’ fuel is hydrogen, which
has the highest energy density based on weight, and the
solutions provide a high loading capacity and long driving
distance compared to pure electric mobility solutions,
making them suitable for commercial vehicles that require
long-distance driving and heavyweight transport.
Hyundai Fuel Cell Electric Truck & Bus website
46 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks were exported to Switzerland
in 2020 and recorded a cumulative driving distance of 3.8
million km as of May this year. Based on eco-friendliness as
well as the truck’s driving performance of stably operating
on mountainous areas in Switzerland, XCIENT Fuel Cell is
receiving a good response from local customers.
In case of hydrogen-powered electric buses, 193 units of the
ELEC CITY was adopted across the nation, beginning with
Changwon City in 2019. It successfully entered overseas
markets by being exported to Saudi Arabia in 2020, and was
adopted for a regular route of an intra-city bus in Vienna,
Austria in 2022, thus proving its marketability. Ensuring
fast charging and a long driving range, the ELEC CITY was
recognized as being able to operate stably even in difficult
road conditions in Vienna, where there is high traffic volume
and many traffic signals, and is expected to expand areas
where it is driven to include Graz and Salzburg.
Hyundai plans to unveil an extensive commercial vehicle
lineup to which hydrogen fuel cells are applied. We will also
widen the use of hydrogen energy to cover ships that use
hydrogen cells, trams, hydrogen forklifts, and construction
vehicles. Powered by hydrogen, an infinite clean energy,
hydrogen-powered electric trucks and buses are expected
to perform significant roles in our achievement of the net
zero goal and air environment improvements.
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Setting
the Course
Whenever roads are jammed with traffic, many drivers wish they could
fly and move freely. The heat and fumes from vehicles congesting cities
are a burden to the Earth and humanity. Hyundai looks for solutions to
inconveniences and issues caused by urban traffic congestions in future
mobilities that can reduce environmental impact and enhance mobility.
The IONIQ 5 robotaxi, a next-generation mobility platform to be launched
in 2023, is a new concept fleet based on humanism, electrification and
autonomous driving technology combined. Mobility will become safer
and more pleasant for all as the new mobility solution, like the human
mind, pursues the maximum comfort of passengers and respects Earth’s
environment. Once the eco-friendly mobility platform becomes available,
carbon footprints will decrease and urban populations will breathe easier.
Moreover, the philosophy and technology of the IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be
expanded to future core projects of Hyundai, such as AAM and PBV. The road
to carbon neutrality goes through the next-generation mobility platform.
10
PLATFORM SOLUTION
An autonomous driving e-mobility vehicle taking passengers
to their destinations effortlessly, without a driver or
discharging CO
2
, is a reality closer than ever before. In 2021,
Hyundai announced that a fully autonomous IONIQ 5-based
robotaxi would be roaming the streets of major countries in
2023 and unveiled an actual one. The IONIQ 5 robotaxi is a
new concept mobility platform created in close cooperation
between Hyundai and Motional
1)
, each leading electrification
and autonomous driving, respectively, the two most
innovative technologies in the area of mobility.
There are considerable benefits that a single IONIQ platform-
based, self-driving vehicle can generate. The most important
benefit is safety. The autonomous system to be applied to
the IONIQ 5 robotaxi is the product of decades of innovation.
We currently operate public robotaxi fleet in Las Vegas,
the US, where we’ve conducted over 100,000 public rides,
proving the safety of our autonomous driving technologies.
Motional also has been perfecting its autonomous systems
through thousands of rigorous tests. Such autonomous
driving technologies whose safety has been proven will
make mobility into a more efficient, trusting experience.
The second significant benefit is a greater freedom of mobility
for more people. Robotaxis will offer excellent accessibility,
affordability, and reliability to professionals wanting to make
the most of their commutes, to parents in a hurry to take their
children somewhere, and to the elderly and disabled suffering
from a lack of accessible transportation options.
1)
A joint venture of Hyundai and Aptiv headquartered in Boston, US,
and one of the world’s leading developers of autonomous vehicles
2)
Vehicle that is supplied in large numbers to the government, car-sharing
companies, rental car companies, and other corporations
IONIQ 5 Robotaxi
meet tomorrow’s technology, today.
Hyundai is pursuing new concept of mobility that enhances mobility yet minimizes environmental impacts. Although it is a
road no one knows where or how long it would take, we take on challenges and reap rewards, ceaselessly. In 2021, we chose a
robotaxis that self-drives on electric power as our next-generation mobility platform that will sustain our net zero vision, thus
accelerating the innovation of the platform with a 2023 launch in mind.
Say Hello to the IONIQ 5 Robotaxi
11
2021 PROGRESS
The third is that the electrification of fleet vehicles
2)
, such
as the robotaxi, enables cities to consume less energy and
to solve traffic congestion, which in turn will reduce GHG
emissions more and faster than individuals purchase and
drive EVs. The more robotaxis are on the road, the more
they can absorb urban demands for mobility, thereby
accelerating the progress toward net zero. Once the IONIQ
5 robotaxi starts in 2023 to roam cities and platforms around
the world, the cities will be relieved of their suffering from
traffic congestions, and the realization of our net zero goal
will become more prominent.
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Empowering
the Future
As addressing the climate crisis is a common task for humanity, we
need to act rather than talk and go beyond making plans and execute
them. In particular, as leading corporations are expected to take on
daring challenges, Hyundai takes on new challenges – RE100 aimed at
achieving 100% renewable electricity.
As RE100 encourages corporations to go carbon free 100%, Hyundai
joined the global initiative in 2022, submitting a plan to fully adopt
renewable energy by 2045. Although it is neither familiar nor easy, we
will complete the transition by working in unison with all stakeholders.
Such voluntary actions will result in more than financial gains, and
communities that will have experienced such a manifestation of
trust and solidarity can move together towards the bigger goal of a
sustainable development of humanity. On this path, Hyundai will fill all
space with an energy healthy for the Earth and humanity.
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ENERGY SOLUTION
RE100
supporting the global initiative
as a global corporate citizen.
As Korea’s leading company and global corporate citizen, Hyundai supports the national effort to
achieve net zero by 2050. We also take part in the global effort to limit the increase of Earth’s surface
temperatures to 1.5
above pre-industrial levels. Accordingly, we strive to reduce the carbon footprints of
our automobile production operations by accelerating the adoption of renewable sources of energy. Also,
by building state-of-the-art facilities that help improve energy efficiencies in production, adopting
the
latest in carbon reduction technology, and exploring other means, we seek to achieve net zero by 2045.
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1)
“Renewable Energy 100%” initiative bringing together the world’s most influential
businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. Launched in 2014 by The
Climate Group, a global non-profit group, and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a
global environmental management certification organization.
Together with major Hyundai affiliates – Kia, Hyundai Mobis,
and Hyundai Wia –we plan to make concerted efforts
to reduce carbon emissions through 100% adoption of
renewable sources of energy. To make our resolve public and
thereby official, we applied for membership of RE100
1)
in July
2021, and in the following April, became a member of the
global initiative committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Even before its declaration to join RE100, Hyundai has been
expanding the adoption of energy-saving technologies
across production operations. A rooftop photovoltaic power
generation facility was installed at the Asan Plant in 2013,
producing around 13,000 MWh of electricity per year. In
2020, a photovoltaic power generation facility was set up at
the Ulsan Plant in collaboration with Korea Hydro & Nuclear
Power, generating around 12,500 MWh of electricity annually.
Hyundai’s joining RE100 is expected to further accelerate its
transition to renewable energy in a more systematic manner.
Planning to complete our renewable energy transition by
2045, we have chosen our factory in the Czech Republic, as a
first site to go renewable energy 100%, for its easy access to
renewable energy supplies. Other sites in India and the US are
to follow suit soon. In accordance with each target country’s
renewable energy supply as well as regulatory environments,
we will push forward our 100% renewable energy transition
ambition one site at a time, freeing all our overseas plants of
carbon footprints by 2045.
In addition to renewable energy power generation facilities,
we will purchase renewable energy certificates, sign power
purchase agreements (PPAs) with renewable energy power
suppliers, and take other measures deemed optimal to the
characteristics of each site. Also, by drawing up detailed
execution plans by year, we will fulfill our promises to the
nation and the global community.
Eco-friendly vehicles produced at clean energy-powered
plants roaming all around the world without emitting carbon
– this is the future mobility we seek to realize with our net
zero goal. Our efforts to achieve net zero will continue until a
world of truly sustainable and enjoyable for all is realized.
The climate crisis, unfolding wider and faster, can be stopped
only through action. Hyundai, seeking to achieve net zero
across all of its value chains by 2045 and thus enable the next
generation to live in a carbon-zero society, is acting upon its
goal. We are pursuing the goal with positive energy until a
world comes that is truly sustainable and enjoyable for all.
And our vision of sustainable future will become a reality
sooner when more people join our pursuit of the goal.
We held an “Expecting Generation One” campaign in
2021, asking all to join Hyundai’s efforts toward net zero
for “Generation One”, a first generation to live in a carbon
zero society. To spread our message even further, we joined
hands with the BBC, a global media platform, and exclusively
sponsored “2045: Memories of the Future”, a documentary
series produced by BBC Studios. The six documentaries
broadcasted on BBC World News tell stories about diverse
subjects, ranging from the future of energy to housing, food,
aviation, cities, and fashion, through the word of global
sustainability leaders. Complementing the docuseries is
a 30 second brand film created by BBC Storyworks and
narrated by BTS member RM. Through this film, we wanted
to communicate to a greater number of people that we all
have the responsibility to act against the climate crisis. As
explained in the film, nature teaches us much more when
people live with nature. Humanity can progress when we take
a good care of the Earth. When we all make concerted efforts,
our next generation will be living carbon free.
We are living in times when heroes are needed to protect
the Earth for future generations, and each one of us can
become a hero. Picking up litter while jogging, using tumblers
instead of disposable cups, buying shoes made of upcycled
plastic waste, or any other small yet responsible consumption
can help change the world. Together with numerous
heroes among all us, Hyundai will open wider the door to a
sustainable future Generation One hope for.
Generation One
our raison d'être.
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Carbon Neutrality 2045 | Expecting Generation One
Innovation
Empowering future progress
centered around humanity.
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All innovation efforts Hyundai undertakes are directed towards
progress for humanity. With an ardent sense of humanitarianism,
we closely examine what people need and invest in what has value.
Which is why Hyundai’s acquisition of Boston Dynamics
in June 2021
is more than another business development.
Robots now have become a familiar sight in daily life – they weld and
assemble cars, serve beverages at cafes, and keep our homes clean,
to mention a few examples. Robots are becoming ever useful, freeing
humans from repetitive work and saving lives from disasters, exploring
deep ocean trenches and conducting other highly dangerous
missions, all to the benefit of humans. Robotics engineering has great
potential to change human lives beyond the imagination of many.
Hyundai therefore acquired Boston Dynamics, thereby securing a
leadership position in the field of robotics, creating new value chains,
and opening a new chapter in the progress of humanity.
Through the acquisition of Boston Dynamics, Hyundai is integrating
and expanding its concepts of future mobility, including autonomous
driving, logistics, and AAM. The robots in the films celebrating the
acquisition are already a part of our daily lives. Boston Dynamics’
4-legged walking robot “Spot” has been helping with the non-face-
to-face treatment of COVID-19 patients at hospitals, and Spot had
also been sent to Chernobyl which has proved that robots can be a
reliable partner to humans in dangerous environments.
Progress for Humanity.
Hyundai x Boston Dynamics | As mobility evolves so does humanity
Spot does more than handle dangerous work. In a different film,
Spot is having fun dancing with BTS members. At CES 2022, it
appeared on stage together with Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive
Chair Euisun Chung and then left leisurely upon hearing “Thank you
Spot. You are a good friend”, which shows that it can be a pet friend
who knows how to share precious moments of life. The wearable
robot H-MEX that has helped a Korean National Team para-archer
Jun-beom Park stand on his own feet has been applied for a
medical device certification of the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug
Safety and the US Food and Drug Administration. The H-MEX can
enable paraparesis patients and other mobility-restricted people to
do things and go to places they could only dream about.
Upon the arrival of an era in which robots are fun, capable companions
of humans, current mobility services will be upgraded to a next
level. As a mobility company, Hyundai has always strived to enhance
people’s mobility. We take on new challenges believing that
humanity can reach new heights with the help of robots. As such,
we challenge our limits and there are no limits to challenges we take
on for people.
Expanding Human Reach,
new realities with Metamobility.
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ROBOTICS OF TOMORROW
Hyundai’s robotics vision comprises “Metamobility”
combined concept of robotics and metaverse, “Mobility
of Things (MoT)” ecosystems wherein objects are given
mobility, and “intelligent robots” for humans. The core of
Metamobility is robotics redefined anew as a medium
that breaks down boundaries between the virtual and real
worlds as well as a new concept mobility. In a Metamobility
world, automobiles, AAMs, and other diverse mobilities
serve as smart devices connecting the real world with
the virtual world. Depending on user needs, a car can be
transformed into an entertainment or office space. On the
other hand, users can access the virtual world through a
digital twin
2)
. For example, when users access their virtual
home in a metaverse, they can have a physical robot
feed and walk their real pet and can enjoy the experience
of the actions taking place in the virtual world through
synchronization with the real world.
As such, Metamobility seeks to expand mobility experiences
to virtual reality by connecting mobility and a metaverse
platform using robotics as a medium. In other worlds,
mobility ultimately enables people to overcome the
physical limitations of time and space – a world in which
human limitations are overcome as the real and virtual
worlds come together. At the celebration of the advance of
consumer electronics, we showed a Hyundai in a relentless
pursuit of innovation and progress to further expand the
human reach in the forefront of a new universe propelled
by robotics and the metaverse.
What Hyundai prepared for CES
1)
2022 held in Las Vegas, the US, were not cars. At this much-anticipated
event held after two years of a COVID-19 induced hiatus, we did not unveil any new products. Instead,
Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chair Euisun Chung stepped on the platform together with robot
dog Spot and announced Hyundai’s robotics vision based on the theme, “Expanding Human Reach”,
presenting how robotics will fundamentally change the way we live, work and move in the future.
1)
Consumer Electronics Show: Consumer electronics show where
major technology trends around the world can be identified
2)
Digital Twin: Virtual representation that serves as the real-time digital
counterpart of a physical object or process
Hyundai x CES 2022 |
Expanding to New Realities with Metamobility
This module spins freely and moves flexibly, and attached
LiDAR and camera sensors recognize the surrounding
environment in real time. It can provide mobility to any object,
from a small table to a large container that it is attached to.
Users can customize the placement and the number of PnD
modules attached to the object and reconfigure a specific
space according to their needs. Also possible is a situation
in which a space itself comes to people, thus obviating the
need for people to visit the space in question. Expecting
such various cases for the use of PnD module as a personal
mobility in the form of PBV and as a logistics transport
solution, we created a video of a future based on PnD-
enabled mobility, and presented it at CES 2022. Imagining
a future MoT ecosystem, in which objects come to humans
rather than vice versa and spaces are connected with one
another and move for the convenience of humans, we have
reaffirmed the infinite possibility of robotics.
1)
Mobility of things ecosystems based on robotics technology in which users designate space and time desired and assign mobility to objects to create a cyclical
mobility of the objects within a preconfigured city.
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Moving humans
beyond limitation.
As a mobility company, Hyundai’s ultimate goal is to build MoT ecosystems
1)
wherein all objects can
move without physical limitations. To clarify this vision is not a distant dream, at CES 2022 Hyundai
unveiled a robot that will move the world in a new direction. This special robot, named Plug & Drive
(PnD) module, is a holonomic platform that can move in all directions. The PnD module can be
described as a new concept platform designed to enable coupling with any object, as implied in the
name ‘Plug & Drive’, by combining driving, steering, braking, and suspension.
Our robotics vision is more than a blueprint about future
robots. It is about such realities surrounding our lives as
wearable robots enabling people to exert more power and
robot dogs exploring places beyond our reach. Going forward,
Hyundai will continue to develop various new robotics
technologies, with which we will break down all conventions
and prejudices and set a new standard for mobility.
Hyundai’s robotics is based on the philosophy of “Progress for
Humanity”. We focus on people-centric robotics technologies
that help people by freeing them from mundane work,
supporting their work, and producing goods and services.
Through robotics, we will completely transform the way we
work, live and move and thus reconstitute spaces.
Hyundai x CES 2022 |
Move Things Beyond Imagination
Exceeding Human Limits,
enriching people’s lives.
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ROBOTICS FOR TODAY
A leading example is “DAL-e”, a customer service robot
employed at the Hyundai Songpa Daero Branch after
its introduction in January 2021. DAL-e is Equipped with
facial, voice, and action recognition, natural speech, and
autonomous driving technologies. It can turn 360° and move
freely while detecting and avoiding obstacles. We are also
developing an EV automatic-charging robot that quickly
locates an electric vehicle’s charging port to automatically
insert the charger and removes it after charging is completed.
The automatic charging robot is expected to free EV drivers
of the inconvenience of handling the heavy charging cable
and charging gun as well as of the anxiety of high voltage
associated with charging EVs.
In addition, we have developed a “Factory Safety Service
Robot” by combining Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot
Spot and Hyundai Robotics Lab’s AI-based Processing
Service Unit. The robot was in a pilot operation at Kia’s
AutoLand Gwangmyeong factory. Equipped with 3D LiDAR,
thermal camera, front camera, and other various sensors and
deep learning-based real-time data processing technologies,
the robot performs tasks such as detecting whether doors are
open or not, high-temperature risks and trespassing.
Meanwhile, Hyundai is working together with Kia to build a
smart factory ecosystem that connects people, nature, and
technology under the brand name of “E-FOREST”. The letter
“E” refers to our resolve to advance the mobility industry
Environment in a manner more Efficient and Economical
than ever before. It also refers to our commitment to
achieving innovation for Everyone in a bid to deliver foremost
Excellence. FOREST stands for an ecosystem embracing
all these factors. To realize all the objectives suggested in
the brand name, Hyundai is pursuing flexible, innovative
vehicles (Auto-Flex), AI and big data-based intelligent control
(Intelligence), human-friendly smart technology (Humanity),
and carbon neutrality through eco-friendly workplace (Green).
The agricultural sector is no exception to automation.
Agricultural robots deployed to increase agricultural
productivity and crop yields are embedded with cutting-
edge technologies, such as AI, sensors, and data analysis,
and help resolve agriculture-related issues, such as food
and labor shortages. In addition to UAVs, automatic
harvesting systems, and unmanned ground vehicles that
help managing extensive farmlands, wearable robots have
recently been gaining attention for they are appropriate
for small to mid-sized farms in general and orchards
in particular, as workers mainly perform manual work.
Our Robotics Lab has been working on wearable robot
development in collaboration with Hyundai Rotem. In
October 2021, we unveiled three types of wearable robots
– vest type (VEX), chair type (CEX), and A-frame carrier
type (H-Frame) – at the International Agriculture Exhibition,
and will soon become a first in Korea to commercialize
wearable robots for agricultural use.
Wearable robotics technology is directly applied to the
human body. Once wearable robots become a part of daily
life, work efficiency and productivity will increase at industrial
sites, as the case of worker injuries and worker fatigue will go
down. They will enable people to easily pick up heavy objects
in daily activities. In order for robots’ ESG values to garner
more attention and disseminate farther, Hyundai will share
its philosophy and technologies with partners in Korea and
abroad and expand the scope of cooperation.
As robots are increasingly viewed as capable of helping humans overcome their limits they have
become more ubiquitous. Hyundai is closely collaborating with various partners to discover even
more everyday applications for robots.
Welcome to the Family with BTS
Contribution
Empowering better progress,
driving our actions forward sustainably.
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“Progress for Humanity” is a key value that all Hyundai employees
uphold as well as a goal everyone should pursue in unison for the sake
of the environment, society and co-existence. We therefore place
people at the center of creating shared value (CSV) and continue our
efforts towards change for a sustainable future.
Manifesting this commitment toward sustainable future, in January
2022 we launched “Hyundai Continue” an initiative that encompasses
all our global CSV activities. Unfolding under the manifesto,
“Connected as one, we start to connect”, the initiative pursues three
objectives – harmonious co-existence of humanity and Earth, freedom
in mobility and connection, and hopes for future generations.
First, for co-existence of humanity and Earth, we are increasing efforts
for reducing carbon footprints and addressing climate change from
the perspective of resource circulation and ecosystem restoration.
Specifically, we have been supporting the restoration of marine
ecosystems in Europe and tropical rain forests in Brazil. In particular,
some of the plastic wastes collected through the marine restoration
operations are upcycled and used as auto interior materials. “The
Journey of PET”, a video unveiled together with the project, is not
about imaginary subject matter. The story of how plastic bottles,
after years of floating in the ocean, are “rescued” and upcycled
into materials for the interior of eco-friendly vehicles is a record of
Hyundai’s journey towards a sustainable future exploring resources
and technology to preserve the connection between Earth and people.
Second, Hyundai strives for sustainable methods that would enable
anyone to move freely. We help physically impaired victims of auto
accidents drive again using a virtual driving simulator and support
children’s safe commute to/from school. Lest physical disabilities
cause mobility difficulties, we develop new mobility services for the
people with limited mobility and continue other efforts to realize
freedom in mobility and connection.
The Journey of PET
Lastly, with the aim of creating an environment that would encourage
future generations to have hope, dream big and take on challenges
accordingly, we carry out various activities for children, teenagers, and
youths in local communities of the world around our business sites.
Leading examples include “Hope on Wheels”, which has since 1998
been supporting pediatric cancer research in the US, and “H-Mobility
Class”, a core technology talent-nurturing program launched in
2020 for undergraduates and graduates studying natural sciences or
engineering.
Based on our key value, “Progress for Humanity”, we have been
contributing to the resolution of social issues by leveraging our eco-
friendly mobility capabilities and technologies, and carrying out
diverse CSV activities for local communities and future generations.
We will continue to connect people with the Earth, offer freedom in
mobility, and ensure a better future for future generations; and such
resolves are implied in the infinite symbol of the Hyundai Continue
logo. However, we cannot do this alone. The future we dream of will
become a reality when employees, global partners, customers, local
community members and many more people are connected; when
many more efforts come together; and when we move forward
encouraging one another toward common goals. Hyundai will carry
on this virtuous cycle of connection.
Inspired by Nature,
Caring for the Earth
The name “NEXO”, which has led the popularity of
hydrogen-powered EVs, refers to “water spirit”. The
“IONIQ 5”, the first model of the EV-exclusive brand
IONIQ, wears colors of nature. Hyundai’s “Solar Roof”,
ushering in an era of self-charging EVs, offers the
unlimited clean energy as an energy source. Our EV
designs are in sync with nature, and eco-friendly
technologies are either inspired by nature or based on
nature’s principles.
Nature is a foundation of life, essential for humanity’s
survival and prosperity, as well as a driver that
enables sustainable development. To protect and
cherish the Earth, we continue our efforts to coexist
with the Earth.
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Harmonious co-existence of humanity and Earth
© Cor Kuyvenhoven
Hyundai x Healthy Seas
keeping our ocean clean, together.
CO-EXISTING WITH THE OCEAN
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Future generations have every right to enjoy a pristine marine
environment. In order to protect their rights to beautiful
ocean, Hyundai continues to expand collaborations with local
communities and NGOs, aimed at preserving Earth’s ecosystems.
On the occasion of June 8, 2021, World Oceans Day, we signed
a partnership with two organizations dedicated to marine
environment preservation and sustainability, and accordingly,
we supported the large-scale cleanup by Healthy Seas of waters
around Ithaca, Greece. We also provided non-profit Divers Alert
Network (DAN) with Kona Electric vehicles for its safe DAN Europe
Sustainable Tour.
HYUNDAI X HEALTHY SEAS
Ithaca is a small island in Greece blessed with an awe-inspiring
natural landscape dotted with relics of an ancient civilization.
In 2012, a nearby fish farm went out of business, leaving behind
fishing nets and other equipment strewn in the surrounding
sea, then in 2020, a major storm hit the island, sweeping
thousands of tons of industrial materials into the sea, including
plastic pipes, concrete blocks, and rusty industrial wastes. To
help restore the Mediterranean jewel’s natural beauty, in 2021
Healthy Seas launched a large-scale marine ecosystem clean-
up supported by Hyundai.
Afterwards, we enabled clean-up activities on 11 occasions in
seven countries in Europe, including the UK, France, Germany,
Spain, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands. We provided
vehicles for transport and brought in cranes and other heavy
machinery for picking up large pieces of trash, leading to the
collection of a total of 78 tons of waste. The retrieved fishing
nets were all transformed by Aquafil, a textile manufacturer,
into ECONYL®, a nylon textile used to make socks, swimwear,
sportswear, carpets, and IONIQ 5 floormats, to the delight of
eco-conscious consumers.
Hyundai x Healthy Seas | The Journey to Ithaca
Our first activity as partners was large-scale marine ecosystem restoration
and the clean-up in Ithaca, Greece. This was followed by 11 clean-up
dives in seven European countries. 72 divers from across Europe worked
together and collected more than 78 tons of waste. Of these wastes, nets
were changed into textile by another partner, Aquafil. A significant part of
that marine litter was recycled, while the nylon fishing nets were handed
to our partner Aquafil to be transformed, together with other nylon waste,
into ECONYL® yarn, the material IONIQ 5 floormats are made of.
We will return to Ithaca in 2022 and restore more beaches and marine
ecosystems with the aim of finishing the job we started in 2021. We feel
reassured to have Hyundai as a partner that we can gather our strengths
with for a common goal. We hope to engage in closer cooperation to
generate a positive effect, both for the environment and for society.
Veronika Mikos
Director of Healthy Seas
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2021 PROGRESS
Performance of Hyundai x Healthy Seas in 2021
waste collected
78
Tons
divers involved
72
Person
7
(UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece,
the Netherlands)
11
Countries
Activities
• Planted 23,250 trees, including pine trees and zelkova trees
• Absorb 225 tons of carbon dioxide and 1,100 kg of fine dust per year
2016-2020
• Donated 9,000 air-purifying plants
(elementary school classrooms)
• Absorb 30% of fine dust and 20% of
ultra-fine dust
2019-2020
• Planted 3,400 trees,
including camellias
2021
IONIQ Forest Milestones
IONIQ Forest
keeping our green race, together.
PLANTING TREES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Clean air is essential for building a better world for the next
generation. Hyundai acts for “Generation One”, a first generation
to live in the coming net zero era. In 2016, we joined hands with
Tree Planet to create an IONIQ forest in a closed landfill of Incheon
city by planting 23,250 trees. Over the five years, the trees have
grown over the height of average adults, absorbing 225 tons of
carbon dioxide and 1,100 kg of fine dust per year, and growing into
a forest. For two years in 2019 and 2020, we brought a forest into
the classroom. We donated around 9,000 plants to 33 elementary
schools in Seoul and Incheon to be used as air purifiers for 924
classrooms. Distributed to each classroom in batch of 10 plants,
the natural air purifiers absorbed 30% of fine dust and 20% of
ultra-fine dust in the classroom, helping the young students
breathe cleaner air.
IONIQ FOREST SINSIDO
In 2021, Hyundai began a new attempt’ through the IONIQ
Forest project. We visited a beautiful Sinsido island, located
some 50 km southwest of Gunsan City, North Jeolla Province,
and in cooperation with Sinsido National Recreation Forest,
began an “IONIQ Forest Sinsido” project restoring forest trails
and preserving the island’s biodiversity. Together with Tree
Planet, we planted 3,400 trees on the island, including 300
camellias, visualizing a Sindido looking more beautiful and
pristine in a few years.
Thanks to the IONIQ Forest Sinsido Project, the island has
become a tourist destination to enjoy and protect nature at the
same time. Visitors to Sinsido experience eco-friendly life during
their brief stay on the island without leaving a trace. As more
people visit Sinsido and take part in zero-carbon activities, the
air will become cleaner. Acting on this belief, we will continue
to plant trees for the benefit of future generations together with
people who love forests and treasure the Earth.
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IONIQ Forest Sinsido
Environmental issues are getting more serious. If we
forget that humans are also part of nature, we will be
able to neither resolve environmental issues nor ensure
a sustainable tomorrow.
Hyundai and Tree Planet have been cooperating for
social innovation years before environmental issues
gave rise to global movements headed by ESG. I
believe social innovation is based mainly on a market-
business-partnership. Market can be defined as an area
where social issues arise and increase, while business
defined as innovative, sustainable solution creation,
and partnership as people sharing a clear philosophy
and strong ability to define and resolve issue. We have
been building a partnership with Hyundai since 2016,
creating meaningful changes in consideration of these
three factors.
Tree Planet has learned how to get citizens involved
while interacting with them over the past ten years or
so, and also become aware of the value of partners’
ability to execute their commitments. The IONIQ
Forest project, in which we had some 1.5 million
people participate together with Hyundai, has shown
that an innovative and sustainable solution can be
discovered when people’s participation meets partners’
cooperation. In line with ESG trends, we will continue
our partnership with Hyundai from a long-term
perspective and create more ESG trends.
Hyung-soo Kim
CEO of Tree Planet
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Embracing Responsibility,
Toward Universal Mobility
Vitalize, Enable, Care. These are the new values of
future cities Hyundai unveiled at CES 2020 along
with its human-centered mobility vision. Accordingly,
we have since been focusing on developing mobility
solutions that help people significantly reduce travel
time and overcome urban boundaries, use their
commuting time more meaningfully and achieve
more goals, and form new communities and connect
with one another.
In promoting the core value of caring cities in
particular, we are focusing on “Universal Mobility”
research. Pondering sustainable ways for the mobility-
impaired and all others to move freely whenever
needed, we continue our efforts to make unrestricted
mobility and connection into a reality.
Freedom in mobility and connection
EnableLA
enabling all to move, forward.
UNIVERSAL MOBILITY BEGINS
WITH ENABLELA
Freedom of movement should be enjoyed by all. This natural
right should not be infringed on the account of a physical
disability, age, financial insufficiency, or any other conditions.
Which is why Hyundai has started developing new mobility
services for the mobility-challenged.
In 2021, Hyundai in cooperation with Kia launched “EnableLA”,
a ride-hailing service for wheelchair users and people with
accessibility challenges in Los Angeles, US. As implied in the
name, the service embodies Hyundai’s hope and resolve to
realize caring cities that enable everyone to move free of their
physical limitation, starting in LA.
When a customer requests for awheelchair-accessible
ride service using the dedicated mobile app or calling a
designated number, a professional driver trained in the field
of assisting the mobility-impaired picks up the intended
passenger(s) and drives them to their destinations in
comfort and security. The ride-hailing app was developed
by ButterFLi, an LA-based mobility platform provider for
people with accessibility challenges. The Hyundai Palisade
models used in the service are modified to comply with the
US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to provide
the mobility-impaired with all the convenience and safety
features possible. The height of the vehicle’s interior space
is increased and safety devices are added, in addition to the
installation of a floor and a wheelchair ramp in the vehicle’s
rear which enables passengers to get on the service vehicles
without getting out of their wheelchair. The inside is equipped
with UV-free antimicrobial lights as well as disposable masks,
hand sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes, thus enabling the
passengers to use the service without a concern even during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
FUTURE CARING CITIES CONFIRMED
BY ENABLELA
EnableLA is the first pilot program implemented as a part of
the “Universal Mobility” research project Hyundai has been
conducting to realize future caring cities. The pilot program
was run for six months to February 2022 and given a high
level of passenger satisfaction. After the pilot service, all
service vehicles were transferred to ButterFLi so that the local
program partner could continue to offer the EnableLA service
in LA. Beginning with EnableLA, we will identify service
and vehicle issues to be improved by communicating with
mobility-impaired individuals, and will thus set directions
for Universal Mobility to advance going forward. We will
particularly focus on technology improvements to be made
inside the vehicles with an eye toward applying better
solutions to future vehicles and services and thus serving
mobility-impaired individuals better.
As such, in the future cities that are completed with our
technologies, we envision freedom of movement available
to all people, including the mobility-impaired.
Hyundai will
create new mobility means so that all people can experience a
complet
e freedom of movement and truly enjoy the moment
of doing it.
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2021 PROGRESS
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Envision the future
mobility enabled by
Hyundai’s innovation
and contribution,
centered around
humanity.
Hyundai is here to do the right thing for humanity.
By choosing carbon neutrality, a more pressing value for the future,
by readily investing in things of value and expanding the scope of cooperation,
by connecting the world with mobility and adding value to time and space,
we create a mobility ecosystem that is beneficial to all.
We have always faced the future ahead of others.
Delivering on freedom of movement through technology and
innovation and thus realizing “Progress for Humanity”,
Hyundai promises a sustainable encounter with future generations.
In Progress with an Eye to the Future.