Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. recently announced the development of a system that will monitor, quantify, and manage carbon emissions throughout the vehicle lifecycle. 

Integration Greenhouse Gas Information System (IGIS) leverages the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to provide detailed quantification and tracking of carbon emissions, a news release says. It says the system allows the companies to assess emissions and ensure accurate and consistent data collection. 

Energy consumption is monitored across global production facilities while maintaining a comprehensive record of carbon management activities via the system. IGIS facilities can also collect LCA data from supplier sites and components, the release says. The data can be used to calculate the carbon footprint and predict greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. 

While the press release doesn’t dive into details about post-production monitoring, Gagadget, a media site, says IGIS will also collect data during vehicle operation and post-life cycle disposal. 

Blockchain technology will be used to support data integrity and security, the release said. 

“In our mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, we are taking a significant leap forward with the development of IGIS,” said Eunsook Jin, executive vice president and head of ICT Division at Hyundai Motor and Kia, in the release. “Through IGIS, we are intensifying our efforts to build a responsible value chain, demonstrating remarkable innovation in the automotive industry.”

The companies launched the Supplier CO2 Emission Monitoring System (SCEMS) to manage the carbon emissions of business partners in 2023. IGIS will integrate with existing systems, such as SCEMS, the release says. 

IGIS will enhance the ability of both companies to react to upcoming international environmental regulation changes and fulfill external certifications such as CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and RE100, a global corporate renewable energy intuitive, the release says. It adds the systems will facilitate proactive compliance and solidify the companies’ commitment to global sustainability initiatives.  CDP is a non-profit that encourages corporations disclose their climate impact. 

“This innovative platform highlights Hyundai Motor and Kia’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability in the automotive industry,” the release says. “By embracing innovative technologies and adopting a comprehensive approach to carbon management, the companies are paving the way for a more sustainable future.”

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