Hyundai and One Tree Planted Celebrate 750,000 Trees Planted Across North America

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Hyundai Motor North America has strengthened its partnership with One Tree Planted, pledging to plant 110,000 additional trees in California for wildfire reforestation efforts. This initiative has reached a significant milestone of 750,000 trees planted across North America since the partnership's inception in 2022.

The commitment includes recent volunteer activities in Huntington Beach, California, where Hyundai employees planted over 120 coastal native plants and removed invasive species. The initiative is part of Hyundai's broader 'IONIQ Forest' project, which began in South Korea alongside the launch of their all-electric IONIQ series.

The partnership supports environmental preservation, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation efforts. Hyundai Motor North America, operating through 1,400+ dealerships, reported sales of 1.3 million Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in 2024, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable growth and progress for humanity.

• Hyundai and One Tree Planted will plant 110,000 trees in California this year to support wildfire reforestation efforts
• This year's contribution totals 750,000 trees planted from the partnership across North America since 2022
• Hyundai employees participated in a tree planting event in Huntington Beach, California

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor North America has expanded its collaboration with nonprofit organization One Tree Planted, committing to plant an additional 110,000 trees in California. This is a direct response to the devastating California wildfires, a situation that has underscored the urgent need for wildfire reforestation throughout the state. This year's contribution brings the total number of trees planted throughout the region to 750,000 since the partnership began in 2022.

"Fostering a sustainable planet for future generations is core to Hyundai's progress for humanity vision," said Claudia Márquez, COO, Hyundai Motor America. "We are proud of our partnership and this milestone with One Tree Planted to advance our common goal of a cleaner tomorrow, particularly in support of California reforestation this year and home to our North American headquarters."

In celebration of the ongoing partnership, Hyundai employees participated in a volunteer planting event with One Tree Planted in Huntington Beach, California. During the event, volunteers planted and watered over 120 coastal native plants and cleared the restoration area of invasive species.

"We are deeply grateful for Hyundai's continued and generous support of One Tree Planted," said Hank Lynch, president and CEO, One Tree Planted. "Thanks to their commitment, trees have been planted, biodiversity is flourishing, and communities have been empowered. On behalf of all the team and our planting partners at One Tree Planted, thank you."

Hyundai's partnership with One Tree Planted supports its broader 'IONIQ Forest' project, initiated in South Korea with the release of Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ series. This ecological effort aims to plant trees for reforestation, preserving biodiversity, and combating climate change.

One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and environmental organizations to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Reforestation helps to restore forests that have been degraded or deforested, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity habitat. Many projects have overlapping objectives that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more at onetreeplanted.org.

Hyundai Motor North America
Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) was established in 2018 to provide strategic oversight of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Auto Canada, Hyundai Motor Mexico, Genesis Motor America, and Genesis Motors Canada. HMNA also provides operational oversight of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. HMNA's 1,400 plus dealerships sold 1.3 million Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in 2024. HMNA is committed to achieving long-term sustainable growth and promoting Hyundai's global vision of 'Progress for Humanity.'

 

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FAQ

How many trees has Hyundai (HYMTF) planted through One Tree Planted partnership since 2022?

Hyundai has planted 750,000 trees across North America through their partnership with One Tree Planted since 2022.

What is Hyundai's (HYMTF) new tree planting commitment in California for 2025?

Hyundai has committed to plant 110,000 additional trees in California during 2025 to support wildfire reforestation efforts.

How does the One Tree Planted initiative align with Hyundai's (HYMTF) IONIQ Forest project?

The partnership supports Hyundai's IONIQ Forest project, which focuses on reforestation, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation alongside their electric vehicle initiative.

What was Hyundai's (HYMTF) vehicle sales performance in North America for 2024?

Hyundai Motor North America sold 1.3 million Hyundai and Genesis vehicles through their 1,400+ dealerships in 2024.

What specific environmental actions did Hyundai (HYMTF) employees take in Huntington Beach?

Hyundai employees planted and watered over 120 coastal native plants and cleared invasive species during a volunteer planting event in Huntington Beach, California.