- Jury consists of senior leaders, researchers, and academicians
- Award endorsed by World Federation of CSR Professionals
Jaipur, 24th September 2021: Gaining recognition for its myriad initiatives to help better the lives of the communities around its sites, Hindustan Zinc has won the ‘CSR Leadership Award’ at the Rajasthan Leadership Awards 2021, presented by World CSR Day in a virtual award ceremony. This award was endorsed by the World Federation of CSR Professionals, who also provided the certification for this award.
The award was given by Mr. Aasif Sayed HR Director, World HRD Congress and Mr. Aalok Pandit Executive Director, CMO Asia and received by Ms. Anupam Nidhi, Head CSR, Hindustan Zinc on behalf of the organization.
The Rajasthan Leadership Awards recognise leaders or organisations who have contributed value and made a change as a strategic tool for sustainable growth. These leaders are impactful and follow a ‘MAD’ (Making A Difference) approach to their work, driven by passion and commitment toward social change. The jury for the Rajasthan Leadership Awards 2021 included prominent individuals such as:
- Dr Arun Arora, Ex-President and CEO, The Economic Times; Chairman, Edvance Pre-schools Pvt. Ltd. & Emeritus Chairman, World HRD Congress
- Professor Indira Parikh, President – Antardisha, India’s Iconic HR Leader
- Dr C.M. Dwivedi, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Fazlani Group of Companies
- Dr Saugata Mitra, Chief People Officer & Group Head HR, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.
- Dr R L Bhatia, Founder, World CSR Day and World CSR Congress
- Dr Sanjay Muthal, Executive Director, INSIST Executive Search
Hindustan Zinc is present in more than 5 districts in Rajasthan, 1 district in Uttarakhand, and 1 district in Gujarat and positively impacts the lives of more than 7 lakh individuals through its CSR initiatives. The organization works in the field of education through its Khushi and Nand Ghar project, Shiksha Sambal project, Unchi Udaan Project, and scholarship for the higher education of girls at Ringus. In the field of Sports, the company runs a football academy and developed the field of grassroots football through technology, raising champions in the Under 18 category who have out Rajasthan on the football map. Sakhi is the flagship women empowerment project of Hindustan Zinc where 27000+ women get financially and socially empowered through self-help groups. Project Jeevan Tarang helps bring the differently-abled into mainstream society through its inclusive program. Hindustan Zinc is improving the livelihood of 30k farmers and cattle owners through the SAMADHAN project. Primary healthcare facilities are still a challenge in rural communities, and the company’s mobile health vans at each location reaches out to the doorsteps of the community and provide basic healthcare facilities of the communities. Hindustan Zinc also deploys new technologies and uses various initiatives for water and infrastructure.
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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