- The company received Leadership band scores from CDP for its continued strides towards Climate Change mitigation & Water Security practices
Udaipur, 6th February, 2024: Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta group company, proudly announces its global recognition by CDP with the Leadership Band (A-), reaffirming its dedication to climate change and water security. This distinction not only underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability but also highlights its leadership in surpassing industry benchmarks.
The company’s collaborative efforts towards achieving #NetZero emissions, in alignment with their targets validated by SBTi, have propelled their journey towards decarbonising by 2050 or sooner. Introducing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) in underground mining & LNG vehicles in transportation, powering its Pantnagar Metal Plant with 100% green energy, securing its renewable energy sourcing of 450 MW while ensuring water positivity management through initiatives like 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant & using treated water for operations, Zero Liquid Discharge plants, and establishment of rainwater harvesting facilities to recharge groundwater, have contributed to the company’s global recognition.
CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process, hailed as the best in class of corporate environmental transparency, has recognized Hindustan Zinc for its comprehensive disclosure, awareness, and management of environmental risks.
Hindustan Zinc is dedicated to green operations and environmental stewardship, leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. The company is leading globally with the highest CSA Score of 85 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment among the 238 companies in the metals and mining sector.
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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