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Our Movement

Social Impact

Towards Responsible Growth

Kia does not settle
for technology alone.

  • We are responding to the social issues we face, including demographic shifts, the climate crisis,
  • mobility inequalities, and the opportunity gap for future generations.
  • Through targeted initiatives, we support marine ecosystems, improve mobility accessibility,
  • and strengthen community engagement.
  • We are responding to the social issues
  • we face, including demographic shifts,
  • the climate crisis, mobility inequalities,
  • and the opportunity gap for future
  • generations. Through targeted initiatives,
  • we support marine ecosystems,
  • improve mobility accessibility, and
  • strengthen community engagement.

Towards a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider

Our mission is to contribute to the free and safe movement of people while advancing environmental and social priorities through our mobility and community initiatives.

Guided by this mission, Kia advances its contribution activities with a focus on addressing key social and environmental areas. Through collaborative initiatives and practical programmes, we support efforts aimed at ecosystem restoration and community development.

  • Protecting Nature Through Action

    Environment

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    The Ocean Cleanup Partnership | Collection and Recycling of Marine Plastics

    We contribute to addressing marine plastic pollution through our partnership with the global environmental NGO, The Ocean Cleanup. Kia supports the recycling of materials collected from the sea through this partnership, helping to reduce the risk of marine plastic pollution.

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    Tidal Flat Restoration | Marine Ecosystems Restoration and Research for Carbon Absorption

    We engage in ecological restoration activities, including planting halophytes in selected wetlands, and support research and collaborative efforts related to tidal flat restoration.

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    Tidal Flat Restoration

    Marine Ecosystems Restoration and Research

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    • We engage in ecological restoration activities, including planting halophytes in domestic wetlands, and support research and collaborative efforts related to tidal flat restoration.

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    Livestock Waste Management

    Kia participates in a biochar and biogas pilot project, promoted through a multi-party agreement, to explore approaches to improved livestock waste management by processing it into useful byproducts.

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    Livestock Waste Management

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    • Kia participates in a biochar and biogas pilot project, promoted through a multi-party agreement, to explore approaches to improved livestock waste management by processing it into useful byproducts.

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    • Flock of chickens walking on green grass

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  • Safe and Accessible Mobility

    Mobility

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    Mobility Without Barriers | Support of Mobility Rights for People with Disabilities

    Mobility Without Barriers is Kia’s social contribution project designed to provide safe and convenient travel experiences for people with disabilities. It currently operates in Korea, offering modified vehicles including Carnival, PV5 Passenger and WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) models. Mobility Without Barriers provides services that support access for both electric and manual wheelchairs, and also services that allow users to drive themselves with driving functions adjusted to accommodate different disability levels. In addition, Mobility Without Barriers runs a radio campaign to help prevent discrimination against people with disabilities and raise public awareness.

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    Mobility Without Barriers

    Mobility Without Barriers aims to make travel more accessible for people with disabilities.

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    • 106,198

      Number of users

    • 6,768,785 km

      Distance driven

    • 53,190

      Days driven

    • Support of Mobility Rights for People with Disabilities

      Mobility Without Barriers is Kia’s social contribution project designed to provide safe and convenient travel experiences for people with disabilities. It currently operates in Korea, offering modified vehicles including Carnival, PV5 Passenger and WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) models. Mobility Without Barriers provides services that support access for both electric and manual wheelchairs, and also services that allow users to drive themselves with driving functions adjusted to accommodate different disability levels. In addition, Mobility Without Barriers runs a radio campaign to help prevent discrimination against people with disabilities and raise public awareness.

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Everyone deserves equal opportunities
to experience a broader world.
At the heart of Kia's vision for a better
society is a constant focus on people.
On every path where hope is present,
in every space we engage in,
Kia's movement continues.

Kia is committed to creating meaningful
changes for a brighter tomorrow.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Learn more about Kia's movement
towards a sustainable world.

Stay Inspired

  • Kia X The Ocean Cleanup

    A new approach to sustainability

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  • FIFA

    Kia's movement meets FIFA's passion

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  • Inspiration from Nature

    Driven by responsibility, grounded in nature

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How It Works

Kia supports initiatives addressing environmental and social challenges, including mobility accessibility, marine ecosystem restoration projects and programmes that support future generations. Under our social contribution mission, we focus on three areas: environmental initiatives, mobility accessibility and support for the growth and self-reliance of future generations.

Company
Vision

Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider

Social
Contribution
Mission

Contribute to the free and safe movement of humankind through sustainable mobility

Core area &
CSR Value /
What we do

  • environment

    Environment

    Climate change response /
    ecosystem protection

    • The Ocean Cleanup
    • Tidal Flat Restoration
    • Livestock Waste Management
  • movement

    Movement

    Movement with freedom and
    safety

    • Mobility Without Barriers
    • Move To You

Contributing to Goals Linked to the UN SDGs

  • 1. No Poverty
  • 2. Zero Hunger
  • 3. Good Health and Well-being
  • 4. Quality Education
  • 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
  • 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • 10. Reduced Inequalities
  • 11. Sustainable cities and Communities
  • 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
  • 13. Climate Action
  • 14. Life Below Water
  • 15. Life on Land
  • 17. Partnerships For the Goals

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