Hyundai India's Green Mission

08 Nov 2023 CW Team

The green journey began with the planting of 21,000 trees across 40 acres within the Irungattukottai factory. Puneet Anand, AVP and vertical corporate affairs at Hyundai Motor India, proudly states, "Additionally, we also have a farmhouse in our factory, which is located in an area of 10 acres where our team grows fruits and vegetables such as mango, lemon, chillies, which are being used for our factory consumption because we believe in farm-to-fork."

Hyundai's commitment to the environment extends to collaborating with the Tamil Nadu government. The company adopted 12.5 acres of land near its factory that were overgrown with weeds and shrubs. Over the years, Hyundai planted around 5,000 trees of native species and engaged 15 tribal families from the nearby Ilangudu village to maintain the greenery. Not only are these families involved in preserving the trees, but they are also benefiting from the wood and participating in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. This initiative is uplifting the local economy and creating a sustainable ecosystem.

The company's eco-friendly efforts are not confined to the factory premises. Hyundai is dedicated to water conservation, which is crucial for both sustainability and production. Anand highlights, "Around 17 acres in our plant are dedicated to six ponds, which have a capacity of 335,000 kilolitres. This means even if there is a dearth of water for 120 days, our factory can run without any stoppage." Hyundai aims to expand these water conservation practices by adopting additional ponds in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with the state government under the Hyundai Motor India Foundation.

These eco-conscious endeavours are part of Hyundai's commitment to creating shared value (CSV). Anand explains, "We invest 2% of our net profit in various activities, but we don't want to stop at 2% if the need arises." As part of this vision, Hyundai is set to establish a state-of-the-art skill training centre in Tamil Nadu, focusing not only on technical training but also on environmental activities, including waste management. The core principle here is that CSV and commercial manufacturing go hand in hand.

"We are not only focused on intelligent, sustainable manufacturing, but we also [aim] to increase the forest cover, improve livelihoods, and support families around our plant," says Anand. Hyundai's innovative approach is now being replicated in other states, including Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, demonstrating the company's dedication to environmental responsibility and community well-being.

In a bid to go beyond manufacturing automobiles, Hyundai Motor India has set a remarkable example by embracing environmental stewardship and community development. While the company is celebrated for producing best-selling cars, it is equally committed to creating mini forests and preserving water bodies across its premises in Irungattukottai and throughout Tamil Nadu. The green journey began with the planting of 21,000 trees across 40 acres within the Irungattukottai factory. Puneet Anand, AVP and vertical corporate affairs at Hyundai Motor India, proudly states, Additionally, we also have a farmhouse in our factory, which is located in an area of 10 acres where our team grows fruits and vegetables such as mango, lemon, chillies, which are being used for our factory consumption because we believe in farm-to-fork. Hyundai's commitment to the environment extends to collaborating with the Tamil Nadu government. The company adopted 12.5 acres of land near its factory that were overgrown with weeds and shrubs. Over the years, Hyundai planted around 5,000 trees of native species and engaged 15 tribal families from the nearby Ilangudu village to maintain the greenery. Not only are these families involved in preserving the trees, but they are also benefiting from the wood and participating in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. This initiative is uplifting the local economy and creating a sustainable ecosystem. The company's eco-friendly efforts are not confined to the factory premises. Hyundai is dedicated to water conservation, which is crucial for both sustainability and production. Anand highlights, Around 17 acres in our plant are dedicated to six ponds, which have a capacity of 335,000 kilolitres. This means even if there is a dearth of water for 120 days, our factory can run without any stoppage. Hyundai aims to expand these water conservation practices by adopting additional ponds in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with the state government under the Hyundai Motor India Foundation. These eco-conscious endeavours are part of Hyundai's commitment to creating shared value (CSV). Anand explains, We invest 2% of our net profit in various activities, but we don't want to stop at 2% if the need arises. As part of this vision, Hyundai is set to establish a state-of-the-art skill training centre in Tamil Nadu, focusing not only on technical training but also on environmental activities, including waste management. The core principle here is that CSV and commercial manufacturing go hand in hand. We are not only focused on intelligent, sustainable manufacturing, but we also [aim] to increase the forest cover, improve livelihoods, and support families around our plant, says Anand. Hyundai's innovative approach is now being replicated in other states, including Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, demonstrating the company's dedication to environmental responsibility and community well-being.