• Company’s 8th consecutive
year inclusion and the 2nd consecutive year ranking in Top 1% of the yearbook,
reinforcing its leadership in sustainable business practices
• Hindustan Zinc is among
the Top 66 companies globally across 62 industry sectors
Hindustan Zinc Limited,
India’s largest and the world’s second largest integrated zinc producer, has
been featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, securing Top
1% ranking. This marks the company’s 8th consecutive inclusion and the 2nd
consecutive year ranking of Top 1%, reaffirming its commitment to
sustainability and responsible business practices. This follows Hindustan
Zinc’s recent recognition as the world’s most sustainable metals & mining
company for the second consecutive year in the S&P Global Corporate
Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024, highlighting its operational excellence,
innovation, and leadership in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
initiatives.
Companies included in the
prestigious S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook are selected based on their
performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). To
qualify, companies must rank in the top 15% of their industry and achieve a CSA
score within 30% of the highest-scoring company in their sector. Out of 7,690
companies assessed across 62 industries, only 780 companies earned a place in
this year’s Yearbook - further reiterating Hindustan Zinc’s industry-leading
sustainability efforts. Hindustan Zinc is also among the Top 66 companies
globally across 62 industry sectors. The company’s commitment to its vision of
responsible and sustainable manufacturing has led to its inclusion in the top
1% score of this prestigious yearbook.
Notably, Hindustan Zinc
remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 or sooner. Marching ahead in
its climate action roadmap, the company has achieved a 14% decrease in
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity compared to the base year 2020, all
while increasing production each year. Hindustan Zinc is taking major strides
towards sustainability by outlining plans to raise its renewable contribution
to over 70% of its total power requirement by 2027 and has signed a
round-the-clock power delivery agreement to source 530 MW. Aligned with the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the company is currently
2.41 times water positive. It has also recorded an 8.67% reduction in
freshwater withdrawal compared to FY20. The company has adopted a comprehensive
social impact charter, positively impacting about 20 lakh lives across nearly
40,000 villages through rural interventions spanning infrastructure, education,
healthcare, nutrition, skill development, water, sports, and culture.
Commenting on this
achievement, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO –
Hindustan Zinc Limited, said: "Being
included in the top 1% of S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the second
consecutive year highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainability. This
recognition reinforces our dedication to responsible operations, innovation,
and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. At Hindustan Zinc,
sustainability is at the core of our business and as the world transitions
towards a low-carbon economy, our zinc and silver will have a critical role to
play in driving this transition. Our continued focus on operational excellence
and ESG leadership will remain central to our journey towards greater
achievements."
Hindustan Zinc is the first
Indian company in the metals & mining sector to secure validated Science
Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, aligning with the ambitious 1.5°C
global warming threshold. To mitigate its carbon footprint, the company is
augmenting the quantum of renewable energy in its existing power mix, enhancing
operational efficiencies to reduce energy consumption and transitioning to
cleaner fuels & electric vehicles. Notably, Hindustan Zinc has recently
launched Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc – EcoZen which has a carbon
footprint of about 75% lower than the global average.
Further establishing its
strong commitment to sustainability, the company’s extensive product portfolio
is Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified thus providing comparable
data on the product’s environmental footprint. The company has also received
the prestigious Leadership Band (A-) designation from the Carbon Disclosure
Project (CDP) 2023 for its exemplary efforts in water security and climate
change.
This recognition is a
testament to Hindustan Zinc’s sustainable business practices and
innovation-driven approach towards achieving a thriving ecosystem. The company
continues to invest in strengthening its sustainability framework, driving
sustainable value creation for stakeholders, communities, and the environment -
moving towards a more responsible and resilient future.
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a
Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-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. As a world leader
in the metals and mining industry, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing
critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable
future.
