Hindustan Zinc receives Platinum Award at Apex India Occupational Health & Safety Award 2023

• The company has been recognized for its #SafetyFirst work culture 

Udaipur, 6^thApril 2024: Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, has been honored with the prestigious Platinum Award at Apex India Occupational Health & Safety Award 2023. Presented by the esteemed Apex India Foundation, this recognition lauds thecompany’s commitment towards a Safety-First culture.

Apex India Occupational Health & Safety Award serves as a validation of Hindustan Zinc’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and well-being for its workforce. Throughout its operational journey, the company has consistently implemented robust safety measures, training programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Central to Hindustan Zinc’s safety initiatives is its ‘Aarohan’ program, launched in 2013,reflectingtheir commitment to employee well-being. Anchored by a corporate occupational health and safety council, this initiative drivesthe company’s Safety Management System, encapsulating a holistic approach to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.

Further, demonstrating aproactive stance towards safety, Hindustan Zinc has introduced a series of initiatives including Critical Risk Management (Vihan), Safety Pause, Emergency Response Training and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies such as Tele-Remote Operations and Underground Drones. The company’semphasis on safety intertwines seamlessly with its commitment todiversity and inclusion. Notably, the company has led the industry by establishingIndia’s 1^stAll Women Underground Mine Rescue Team.

Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest and world’s secondlargest integrated zinc producer, remains steadfast in its pursuit of growth while upholding the ethos of Safety First across all facets of its operations. The company’s efforts has borne fruit as they achievedZero Fatalities in the financial year 2024.

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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