- Hindustan Zinc was recognised in the categories of ‘Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion’ and ‘Excellence in Leveraging HR Technology’
Udaipur, 3rd December 2021: Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest and among world’s leading integrated producer of zinc, lead, and silver, has been honoured by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for fostering a workplace that values and embraces diversity and employs cutting-edge HR technologies. With its exceptional workplace practices, the company was recognised ‘Winner’ in the ‘Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion’ category; and ‘Meaningful Contribution’ recognition in ‘Excellence in Leveraging HR Technology’ for making a significant contribution in leveraging HR technology. SHRM HR Excellence Awards recognise innovative and forward-thinking people management practices that have an impact on not only organizations, but also the business, the community, and the profession as a whole.
Hindustan Zinc employs a multi-dimensional approach to diversity and inclusivity. Since its establishment, the company has defied stereotypes by establishing policies that foster equality and diversity. The company firmly believes that inclusivity helps to boost the organization’s collective expertise, competence, and skillsets. This belief integrated with cutting-edge technology, automation, and digitalization to enhance the productivity of internal HR processes, effectively connect HR goals with business goals, and make the entire procedure quicker and smoother for the people.
Hindustan Zinc CEO, Mr Arun Misra said, “The SHRM accolades are a testament to our strategy of having a diverse and inclusive workplace which leverages top notch technology to make our processes more efficient. We have actively worked on enhancing diversity leaders’ engagement in decision-making bodies, as well as representation and involvement at all levels. I have always believed this approach is key to be identified as a people company like us. We’ve been constantly assessing and evaluating our current policies and are formulating additional policies that would be set benchmarks.”
Hindustan Zinc is dedicated to creating a dynamic workplace where individuals’ talents are acknowledged, careers are fostered, leaders are produced from within, and performances are celebrated. The company has previously received the CII HR Excellence Award in the category of ‘Significant Achievement in HR Excellence’. It was also recognised by People First HR Excellence Awards in the category of ‘Leading practices in technology deployment in HR’.
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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