- 750+ people get benefitted including students from 8 govt. schools, Zinc Kaushal Kendra, and women from Sakhi Initiatives of Hindustan Zinc
Udaipur, 27th July 2023: Hindustan Zinc, one of the largest integrated producers of zinc, lead, and silver, organized a 3-day session on organ donation from 25th –27th July, 2023, in Ajmer, in collaboration with Organ India, a prominent non-profit organization advocating for organ donation. The session educated the community about the critical need for and importance of organ donation while busting some myths related to this live-saving cause.
These three-day sessions successfully reached more than 750 people, including students from 8 government schools, women associated with the Sakhi Program as part of Self-help groups (SHGs), and trainees from Zinc Kaushal Kendra, Kayad.
These informative sessions were conducted by Dr. Sourabh Sharma, Manager-programs and outreach at ORGAN INDIA, who engaged the participants through interactive discussions. The emphasis was led on dispelling common misconceptions and presenting inspiring examples of successful organ transplants from Rajasthan.
Moving forward, both organizations are committed to continuing their efforts to promote health in schools and the community, with a shared vision of a healthier and more prosperous society.
Hindustan Zinc has been touching the lives of around 1.7 million people through its long-term community development initiatives and is also the only Indian company to be recognised at the S&P Global Platts Metal Award 2022 and has won the prestigious award ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ Award.
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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