- The company demonstrates highest standards of health, safety and environmental management
- Chanderiya and Debari units had earlier achieved the top Five-Star rating from British Safety Council
Udaipur, 18th December: Hindustan Zinc’s Smelters in Chanderiya and Debari have both received the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ from British Safety Council for demonstrating excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. This comes as a double swoop following the top Five-Star rating achieved by Chanderiya and Debari last month, for successfully completing the best practice Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council.
To compete for the Sword of Honour, an organisation first must achieve the maximum five stars in the British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme. Hindustan Zinc’s both units have demonstrated to an independent panel of experts their excellence in health and safety management throughout the business – from the shop floor to the boardroom.
The strategic charter of Hindustan Zinc’s operations has always prioritised safety. Both Chanderiya Smelting Complex (CSC) and Zinc Smelter Debari (ZSD) have implemented a number of best practices to enhance security and safety offerings. The smelters’ occupational health and safety policies, processes, and practices were subjected to a comprehensive, quantitative, and meticulous assessment. Following the audit, Chanderiya’s Captive Power Plant (CPP) and Zinc Smelter Debari were awarded a five-star rating, and consequently the Sword of Honour displaying highest standards of ESG practices being followed at Hindustan Zinc.
Arun Misra, CEO – Hindustan Zinc said, “I congratulate both Chanderiya and Debari team on the double wins, first with the Five-Star rating and now with the Sword of Honour. This recognition from the British Safety Council furthers our policy of Zero Harm and maintaining strong focus on best ESG & innovation practices.”
Peter McGettrick, Chairman of the British Safety Council, said: “On behalf of the board of trustees and staff of the British Safety Council I would like to congratulate Hindustan Zinc on achieving the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Achieving recognition of this sort takes real dedication and absolute professionalism. We are proud to support your organisation in its achievement and delighted we can contribute to your ongoing success.”
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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