- The award was presented by the Indian Bureau of Mines under the aegis of Ministry of Mines
- The award was received for its exemplary performance in the implementation of sustainable development framework during 2020-21
- Ministry of Mines organized the 6th National conclave on Mines and Minerals as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Udaipur, 13th July, 2022 – Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc-lead-silver producer was awarded the prestigious ‘5 Star Rated Award’ by the Indian Bureau of Mines under the aegis of Ministry of Mines. As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Mines organized the 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals on 12th July 2022 in New Delhi.
Hindustan Zinc’s Kayad lead & Zinc Mine received the prestigious 5-star Rating Award for its exemplary performance in the implementation of sustainable development framework during 2020-21 assessed under five-star rating system.
The Award was received by Mr. K.C Meena, SBU Director, Kayad Mine and Mr. Vijendra Kashyap, Head Geology; Kayad Mine in the presence of Honorable Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, Shri Prahlad Jhoshi, Union Minister of Mines, coal and Parliamentary affairs, Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State for Mines, coal and Railways and other dignitaries from ministry.
On this occasion Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc said, “As a leader in sustainable operations, Hindustan Zinc is proud to receive this 5 Star rating from the Ministry of Mines and Government of India. Our primary objectives are to create a sustainable future for our communities and contribute to national development. We make progress toward a greener future step by step, improving the lives of those around us”
With a strong focus on ESG, Hindustan Zinc is one of the first mining companies to commit to Net Zero 2050. By 2025, the company plans to invest over $1 billion in its sustainability journey in order to be green and meet its sustainability goals.
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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