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Key Achievements

Kia's commitment to a sustainable future for the people, the environment, and the future

Key Performance to Achieve Sustainability Management

Kia ensures a harmonious and sustainable future for all humankind and the environment through continuous technological development and mobility innovation.

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)

  • Inclusion in the DJSI World Index for the third consecutive year (2024)

CDP (Climate Disclosure Project)

  • Climate Change Carbon Management Sector Honors Award (2024)
  • Water Resources Excellence Award (2024)

Global Standard Management Awards (GSMA)

  • Sustainability Sector Grand Prize (6 consecutive years) (2023)

ChosunBiz The ESG AWARDS

  • THE ESG AWARDS Grand Prize (2024)

Environmental

  • Solar power self-generation
    • AutoLand Hwaseong (9.8 MW), Gwangju (1.1 MW), Kia India (3.7MW)

      *As of January 2025

  • Strengthening workplace environmental management
    • Achieved ISO14001 certification for all locations
    • Promoted environmental pollutant control activities (introduced Gwangju Concentration RTO)
    • AutoLand Gwangju achieved the 「Platinum」 designation under the Zero Waste to Landfill program
  • Renewable energy (PPA) procurement
    • Executed PPA in Kia China (58.3 MW)
    • Signed PPA for domestic operations (50 MW) (Planned for introduction in 2025)
  • Driving wider adoption of resource circularity
    • Established a roadmap for 25% recycled plastics by 2030 (European new cars)
    • Developed an EV3 study car using advanced recycling and biomaterial technologies

Social

  • Supporting suppliers to strengthen their future competitiveness
    • Supported suppliers for diversification of future vehicle business
    • Supported the establishment of safety/security systems for suppliers
    • Supported operational carbon reduction efforts for suppliers
    • Operated Win-win programs for small and medium-sized suppliers
  • Enhancing supply chain ESG management capability
    • Supported ESG consulting for suppliers
    • Expanded the evaluation scope to include other non-parts suppliers
    • Supported capability enhancement to respond to global regulations (EUDR, etc.)
  • Strengthening workplace health and safety
    • Established and operated the “Safety Academy” training system
    • Achieved a 40% YoY reduction in accidental industrial accidents
  • Expanding representative social contribution
    • Launched a Harmonium initiative
    • Established a Green Trip Daegu base and a highland exploration program
    • Piloted a planting initiative for tidal flat restoration
    • Advanced and expanded the eco-friendly treatment of livestock manure

Governance

  • Incorporating ESG into CEO and executive performance evaluations
    • Incorporated sustainability management in addition to business and finance
    • Applied  detailed ESG evaluation criteria such as climate change, diversity, and human rights in accordance with the characteristics of each division's business
  • Expanded diversity and independence of the Board of Directors (BoD)
    • Reached 60% in the proportion of female independent directors
    • Reached over 50% in the proportion of independent directors (All members of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee are independent directors)

      *As of June 2025

  • Enhanced shareholder-freindly policies
    • Dividend: KRW 5,600 per share (+60% YoY)
    • Share buyback: KRW 500 billion (100% retired)

      *As of 2024