As millions of fans watch World Cup matches around the globe, one of the tournament's major sponsors – Hyundai – is enjoying the spotlight. But outside a recent World Cup match in Mexico, protesters gathered to demand accountability. Their message was simple: if Hyundai wants to present itself as a company that cares about people and communities, it must take a hard look at serious allegations of environmental and human rights abuses linked to companies in its supply chain. This is an important moment.
Sign the petition to urge Hyundai-Kia to investigate allegations involving supplier Ternium and take meaningful action if human rights or environmental abuses are found.
Activists, community leaders, and environmental advocates have accused Ternium – a major steel producer connected to Hyundai's supply chain – of serious environmental and human rights violations.
Among the concerns raised by campaigners are allegations connected to environmental damage, pollution, labor abuses, and the disappearance of environmental activists who had opposed mining activities.
Ternium denies wrongdoing, and investigations into some allegations remain ongoing. Major global corporations have a responsibility to know what is happening throughout their supply chains and to act when credible concerns arise.
Hyundai says it requires suppliers to meet high standards and conducts audits and due diligence. That commitment should be tested through transparency and accountability. The World Cup provides Hyundai with a global platform and enormous public visibility. It should also be a moment for leadership.
If Hyundai truly believes in "doing the right thing for humanity," it should conduct an independent review of the allegations surrounding Ternium, publicly disclose its findings, and take appropriate action if violations are confirmed.
Sign the petition now to urge Hyundai-Kia to investigate its supply chain, hold Ternium accountable if wrongdoing is found, and demonstrate that human rights matter more than corporate image.
