Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year. Achieving a top score of 90 points among 235 companies, this underscores Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainable practices, industry leadership and ESG performance. The company’s strategies in environmental stewardship, renewable energy, and social performance have secured its position as a leader.
Global Sustainability Recognition
Hindustan Zinc Limited has been awarded the top position in the Metals & Mining sector of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025. This marks the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition, solidifying its role as a global leader in sustainable practices.
Outstanding Performance and Score
The company achieved an industry-leading score of 90 points, the highest among 235 participating companies worldwide. This score reflects Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainability and responsible industry leadership. The recognition underscores the company’s performance in key areas, including Climate Strategy, community relations, waste & pollutants.
Commitment to Sustainability
Hindustan Zinc’s approach integrates environmental stewardship, renewable energy transition, water conservation, waste management, safety, and social performance. Initiatives such as EcoZen contribute to ongoing decarbonization measures.
Water Positive Status & ICMM Membership
Hindustan Zinc is a 3.32 times Water-Positive organization. The company recently joined the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM). The company plans to source 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by FY2028, further reducing its carbon footprint.
Social Stewardship
Beyond environmental initiatives, Hindustan Zinc’s sustainability vision includes social stewardship, which empowers rural communities through programs in education, healthcare, and livelihood. These programs benefitted over 2.3 million lives in FY2025.
Net Zero Goal
Hindustan Zinc is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. The company’s consistent global leadership in sustainability reflects how Indian enterprises are shaping the future of responsible industry.
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