Udaipur, January 10, 2024: Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Rajasthan, Udaipur, the ‘City of Lakes,’ has captivated the world with its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking beauty. A new thread is being woven into the tapestry of Udaipur. On its foundation day, Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary arm of Vedanta and the world’s second-largest producer of Zinc, headquartered in Udaipur, today launched a new campaign called #ZincCity, which will act as a platform to celebrate Udaipur’s cultural spirit through Hindustan’s Zinc’s various initiatives focused on communities and the environment.
Zinc City aims to bring people from all walks together across India and globally by curating and supporting a kaleidoscope of events. The company plans to organize events such as Music Festivals, Marathons, and Football Tournaments among others, positioning Udaipur as a prominent destination for celebrating India and its varied culture.
Additionally, Zinc City will also focus on community development initiatives such as Sakhi Utsav, Bird Festival, National Youth Day, and initiatives around encouraging women in mining. From an environmental perspective, Zinc City will focus on initiatives around World Water Day and World Environment Day, reiterating its unwavering commitment towards a sustainable future.
Through Zinc City, Hindustan Zinc plans to showcase Udaipur’s rich cultural heritage and the contribution of Zinc in driving the force to foster holistic growth of communities and the environment, aligned with the economic growth of the country.
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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