- The award recognises businesses that have upgraded their water efficiency and built an integrated water management system
- Hindustan Zinc is among the very few Water Positive companies, with an index of 2.41x
Udaipur, 15th December: Hindustan Zinc’s Dariba Smelting Complex has been declared as ‘Winner’ in the ‘within the fence’ category at the prestigious 15th CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management. The award was presented to Dariba Smelting Complex by a distinguished jury panel led by Dr. Anil K. Kakodkar, Chief of Jury and Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, along with other renowned Jury members during the CII International Water Innovation Summit through a virtual platform. The award honours organisations that have made significant progress in terms of water efficiency and have implemented an integrated wastewater management system that encompasses the recycling, recovery, and reuse of process water.
Efficient use and recycling water has been a top priority for Hindustan Zinc as part of its dedication to ‘Water Stewardship’ initiatives. HZL primarily focusses on two areas to assist the development of sustainable water management: enhancing water efficiency and working with others to improve the benefits and availability of water resources. The company has set a long-term goal of being a 5x water positive by 2025, with a 25% decrease in freshwater use. Hindustan Zinc’s state-of-the-art technologies like Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Paste-Fill Plant have significantly enhanced reuse and recycling of water. The company has also pledged to support the UN Global Compact Water Action Platform (CEO Water Mandate), committing to adopting and implementing the mandate’s strategic framework and six-core water management elements.
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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