- The school received Global Leadership recognition from IGBC for its contribution to eco-education, health, and hygiene
Udaipur 23rd Nov 2022: Hindustan Zinc is leading the future with its sustainable initiatives and is committed towards reduction in their carbon footprint. One of the company’s entities, Hind Zinc School in Chittorgarh has received Global Leadership recognition from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). It is one of the top-scoring schools out of the only two “Platinum Certified” schools in Rajasthan. The school has been awarded for contributing towards India’s status as a global green champion through green building projects.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited said, “The Platinum rating is a testament to our commitment towards ESG not only for our manufacturing units but also for schools where we are developing future leaders for the nation. We strongly believe that the essence of sustainability is to be ingrained in education of our children and we will continue to work in that direction .”
Hind Zinc School is educating students from Nursery to 12th standard. Students are developing concepts and skills that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, enhance their personalities and prepare them for life’s responsibilities. The students are learning from textbooks and are also part of awareness sessions on sustainable habits. The students are motivated to carry out plantation drives at regular intervals. Additionally, topics like nutrition, exercise, and safety are essential part of their curriculum. The school is successfully providing value-based education and a dynamic learning environment to a total of 997 young minds.
Hind Zinc School’s infrastructure, energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management, are rated high by the IGBC for its contributions to eco-education, health, and hygiene. Hindustan Zinc recognises today’s sobering reality about the environment, and it stands to play an active role in the pursuit of a healthier environment.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group Company, is one of the world’s largest and India’s only integrated producer of Zinc-Lead and Silver, has set sustainability targets for 2025 with a comprehensive approach to adopting new age innovation for a sustainable future. The company is constantly seeking ways to attain its goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
LLearn more about Hindustan Zinc on – https://www.hzlindia.com/home/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.
