Hyundai Motor Group reinforced its commitment to advancing H₂ innovation on an international stage. During CEM16, the group actively participated in two high-level dialogues, sharing perspectives on industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency and the role of H₂ as a future energy source. By engaging with global leaders, the group showcased its expanding H₂ business and encouraged meaningful policy and industry collaboration.

Ken Ramirez, Head of Energy & H₂ Business Division at Hyundai Motor Group, presented the group's comprehensive H₂ business strategy, emphasizing the need for public-private collaboration to accelerate the energy transition. In particular, Ramirez outlined the Group's initiatives to:

• Advance industrial decarbonization through H₂-powered mobility and industrial applications
• Promote energy efficiency across the entire value chain
• Highlight H₂'s critical role in reshaping the global energy mix and enabling a sustainable future.

"As an efficient energy carrier, H₂ plays a central role in enhancing energy resilience and driving industrial innovation," said Ramirez. "Hyundai Motor Group is capitalizing on our broad expertise and proven heritage in H₂ of nearly three decades to deliver real-world H₂-powered solutions at scale through our HTWO brand and platform. We are committed to a decarbonized society and to building a H₂ ecosystem that drives sustainability and competitiveness."

At the 'High-Level Dialogue on Industry Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency,' the Group highlighted the advancement of low-carbon industries through international cooperation. The dialogue underlined the need for practical, scalable public-private initiatives and comprehensive value chain engagement to build a robust H₂ ecosystem and enhance industrial competitiveness.

In the next session, 'High-Level Dialogue on Future Fuel,' the Group focused on advancing H₂ as a key energy carrier and strengthening the ecosystem through infrastructure and upstream innovation. The Group also stressed the need for H₂ certification and standardization frameworks, urging greater international cooperation in infrastructure, investment and policy.

Supporting both CEM16 and the APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting on August 27–28, the Group provided a fleet of 32 all-new NEXO SUVs as official transport for ministerial-level officials—the first time FCEVs have served as state vehicles at a major international event. The fleet featured custom branding and included English-language brochures on the NEXO vehicle, HTWO H₂ brand and H₂ fuel cell business solutions.