Kia

Kia

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Industry: Automobile Manufacturers
Listing country: Korea, Republic of
Year added: 2022

Established in 1944 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Kia has become a prominent name in the automotive industry. The company engages in a diversified range of business segments. These include the production of automotive vehicles, where its lineup ranges from passenger cars to SUVs and minivans. The commercial vehicle sector is equally important, encompassing buses and trucks designed for a variety of business needs. Additionally, Kia is actively involved in the development and sale of eco-friendly vehicles, which includes hybrids, electric cars, and those powered by fuel cell technology. Kia is not only a household name in South Korea but also holds substantial market shares in several key global markets. The United States, China, Europe, and India are the most important international markets for Kia’s products and services. Despite this focus, Kia’s scope is truly worldwide, with its vehicles being sold in numerous other countries across the globe. (Powered by AI)

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Kia

The invention of the automobile in the 20th century had a profound impact on the economy and social connectivity, revolutionizing the way people traveled1. Owning a car has benefits such as flexibility in managing time, independence, enhanced safe...

Oyelakin M. September 16th, 2024
24 ratings
Kia

Around 2.3 million(Mn) people die from occupational health and safety-related accidents every year1. The automotive industry uses toxic chemicals, dangerous machines, and tools, which put workers at a higher risk of occupational injury2. Common in...

S Chandrakant Reddy S. January 28th, 2024
10 ratings
Kia

Air pollution causes 6.7 million (Mn) premature deaths annually1. Vehicles release harmful pollutants, such as nitrous oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), that may negatively impact hu...

Ayomide M. January 16th, 2024
24 ratings
Kia

End-of-life vehicles generate about 5% of total industrial waste globally, and their simple disposal is hazardous and pollutes the environment1;p2. ELVs consist of different materials like ferrous metals (71%), non-ferrous metals (7%), plastic (8%...

John A. January 5th, 2024
22 ratings
Kia

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements1. People are often discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, etc2. Increasing minority representation improves their economic and psychological health co...

Damola D. January 3rd, 2024
16 ratings
Kia

Electrification is one of the biggest transformations the car industry is currently facing1;p8. The global electric vehicle (EV) market has been growing exponentially from 0.46 million (Mn) units in 2016 to over 7.3 Mn sales in 20222. This enables...

Feyisayo Favour F. January 2nd, 2024
92 ratings
Kia

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2. Women's underrepresentation...

Feyisayo Favour F. December 29th, 2023
18 ratings
Kia

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounte...

Q A. November 28th, 2023
46 ratings
Kia

Annually, the world generates 2 billion tonnes (t) of solid waste1. About 40% of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, while only ~14% is recycled2. Waste sent to landfills often results in water pollution w...

Christopher C. August 11th, 2023
38 ratings
Kia

In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally14. Job creation is vital for society and the economy1. It reduces poverty and provides social protection to employees and families2. It also fosters personal development and social integration2. I...

Augustin C. July 27th, 2023
22 ratings

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