Udaipur, 15th April, 2023: Hindustan Zinc’s Zawar Group of Mines receives Platinum Award at Apex India Green Leaf Foundation 2022 in Energy Efficiency category. The award acts as a testament to the continuous efforts taken by the organization to protect and preserve energy. Further Strengthening our commitment, several initiatives have been adopted by Zawar group of mines such as optimisation and demand-based scheduling of compressor operations through automation, reduction of power consumption in the mine ventilation system by increasing utilisation of the primary ventilation system, and reticulation of mine electrical power through bore holes to reduce line losses.
On receiving the Award, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO-Hindustan Zinc said, “We are glad to receive the platinum award for our constant efforts on monitoring the energy consumption, implementing energy conservation practices and our commitment towards the reduction of carbon footprint. We have continuously invested in technology and expanded our renewable energy portfolio over the years to make our operations more green, reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group subsidiary, is committed to achieve net-zero value-chain emissions by 2050. With a goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 40% and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, the company intends to transition towards renewable energy for its entire operations and the production of green lead and zinc products.
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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