Hyundai is continuing its efforts to green up the planet, one tree at a time. The automaker recently shared that it's expanding its partnership with One Tree Planted to plant an additional 110,000 trees in California to support wildfire restoration efforts. Hyundai says this year’s contribution brings the total number of trees planted throughout the region to 750,000 since the partnership began in 2022.
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Hyundai says the expanded collaboration is in direct response to the devastating California wildfires, a situation it says has underscored the urgent need for wildfire reforestation throughout the state.
“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.”
Hyundai employees recently participated in a volunteer planting event with One Tree Planted in Huntington Beach, California, where they 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 says its 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. The automaker says the ecological effort aims to plant trees for reforestation, preserving biodiversity, and combating climate change.
For more info on the One Tree Planted, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, visit onetreeplanted.org.
Photos: Hyundai.