- The company’s Chanderiya Smelting Complex awarded for ‘Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence’ and Zinc Smelter Debari recognized for ‘Excellence in Environment Management ‘
Udaipur, 12th May 2023 – Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company in the zinc-lead-silver business, was presented with the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2022. Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter received the award for ‘Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence’ and Zinc Smelter Debari received the award for ‘Excellence in Environment Management’. The award was felicitated to the company by Chief Guest, Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Speaking on this achievement, Shri. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “We are immensely honoured and pleased to receive this recognition. Hindustan Zinc has been acknowledged for the remarkable efforts in corporate excellence and environmental management. Further, we will continue to raise the bar for our sustainability practises. Our investment in cutting-edge technology, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction demonstrates our commitment to achieve our target of becoming Net Zero carbon by 2050.”
The CII-ITC Sustainability Awards aim to recognise and reward excellence in companies that are working towards enhancing sustainability and inclusivity in their operations. The award is layered around 16 aspects and 250 indicators that cover governance, ecology, biodiversity, and social dimensions of doing business. This year, 79 applicants underwent a rigorous evaluation process that includes on-site assessment by a peer team of CII-certified sustainability assessors and the winners were validated by a pre-eminent jury comprising leaders from government, civil society, and academia. This award is a recognition of Hindustan Zinc’s continued efforts to integrate sustainability as a core business value and commitment to shaping a future that is more sustainable and inclusive.
Recently, Hindustan Zinc has earned a spot in the esteemed S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the 6th time by being ranked amongst the top 5% ESG Score in the metals & mining sector. The company’s sustainability efforts have also resulted them to be ranked 3rd Globally and 1st in Asia Pacific Region in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment under metal & mining sector. The company’s commitment towards Environment, Social and Governance has been recognized by CAP 2.0, CDP, S&P Global Platts Awards, CII National 5S Excellence Award, Bhamashah Award and many more.
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.
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