- Another step towards a greener future through innovative sustainable solutions
- Recycles 30 Lac liter water per day
- RO water usage will result in reduction in water regeneration
Udaipur: – Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), the largest zinc producer in the country has successfully commissioned 3000 KLD ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE RO-ZLD plant at Zinc Smelter Debari. This plant is a commitment to the Vedanta ethos of ZERO HARM – ZERO WATSE – ZERO DISCHARGE. With this the company is taking another step towards a greener future and innovative sustainable solutions.
The RO-ZLD plant effectively recycles process water to be reused back in operations thereby leaving no discharge and completely utilizing waste. It will recycle 30 Lac liter water per. The process of salt generated will also be usable. In process of RO water usage, it will result in a reduction in water regeneration.
Hindustan Zinc has successfully achieved all the defined parameters of the plant, with an efficiency of 91 % (RO) and overall efficiency of 96% with the ZLD plant. Hindustan Zinc believes in zero waste and has aligned waste management practices to the ‘4R Policy’ of Reduce, Recycle, Reuse and Reclaim in their operations.
Sustainability is Hindustan Zinc’s core business value and has a long-term approach to water management. As per the commitment to the protection of the environment, Hindustan Zinc aims to improve performance, recognize the significance of water, and contribute to sustainability. The company’s operations are water-intensive and are working in water-scarce areas and therefore their efforts are always towards reducing water intake from external sources.
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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