Hyundai Honored with 2025 Merit 'Gold' Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

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Hyundai Motor America (OTC:HYMTF) has been awarded the 2025 Merit 'Gold' Award for Corporate Social Responsibility for its 'Hyundai Hope' initiative focused on community safety. Through partnerships with leading children's hospitals nationwide, the company conducted seven child safety seat events last year, distributing nearly 2,500 car seats and educating over 4,500 families on car seat and pedestrian safety.

The initiative addresses a critical need, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly half of car and booster seats are installed incorrectly. Hyundai's U.S. operations, including manufacturing facilities and 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy.

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• Company's U.S. operations contribute $20.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy
• Creates 190,000 jobs through U.S. operations and dealer network
• Successfully distributed 2,500 car seats and educated 4,500 families on safety

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America was recently recognized as a Gold Winner for the 2025 Merit Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility in the business category, for its CSR initiative 'Hyundai Hope' that seeks to promote safety within the community.

"Hyundai is honored to receive this award recognizing our commitment to safety through partnerships with leading children's hospitals nationwide," said Brian Latouf, global chief safety and quality officer, Hyundai Motor Group. "As an automaker, our responsibility extends beyond building safe, high-quality vehicles, it includes empowering parents with the knowledge and communities with the resources to protect their children on and around the road. Our child safety seat checks and pedestrian safety events play a vital role in teaching and promoting best practices that help prevent injuries and save lives."

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of car and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used. Research shows that using safety seats correctly can prevent injuries in children, and education is key to spreading awareness and adopting proper safety seat practices.

Through Hyundai Hope, the company partners with hospitals across the country to deliver child passenger safety education programs. Areas are chosen based on need and connection to Hyundai and its affiliates. Additionally, Hyundai partners with a local hospital, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), to deliver a pedestrian safety program that teaches children how to navigate streets in high-traffic areas like Southern California safely.

Last year, Hyundai hosted a total of seven child safety seat events with partners including CHLA, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Children's of Alabama, and Children's Hospital of Savannah, in addition to other events the hospitals held on their own. In total, nearly 2,500 car seats were distributed and over 4,500 families received education on car seat and pedestrian safety. This initiative extends Hyundai's commitment to safety beyond manufacturing, complementing its development of award-winning vehicles.

The Merit Awards for business were judged based on submissions that addressed leadership, innovation, positive work environment, and more. The Merit Awards are judged by journalists, executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, educators, and the Merit Awards staff.

Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principle of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and supplies resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

What award did Hyundai (HYMTF) receive for corporate social responsibility in 2025?

Hyundai received the 2025 Merit 'Gold' Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the business category for its Hyundai Hope initiative focusing on community safety.

How many car seats did Hyundai distribute through its safety program in 2024?

Hyundai distributed nearly 2,500 car seats and provided education to over 4,500 families on car seat and pedestrian safety.

What is Hyundai's economic impact in the United States?

Hyundai's U.S. operations contribute $20.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy and support 190,000 jobs through its facilities and dealer network.

Which hospitals partner with Hyundai for its child safety program?

Hyundai partners with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Children's of Alabama, and Children's Hospital of Savannah.

What percentage of car seats are installed incorrectly according to NHTSA?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of car and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used.