Environmental
Stewarding nature’s wealth for a greener tomorrow
At Hindustan Zinc, environmental stewardship is a fundamental part of our identity. Guided by our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, our commitment to nurturing the planet we all share is resolute. From reducing carbon emissions to managing water to waste minimisation, and protecting biodiversity, our targeted investments are driving purposeful steps toward a greener future.
As pioneers in the Metals & Mining industry, we’re not just meeting today’s sustainability challenges, we’re shaping the foundation for tomorrow’s thriving world. This year, our strategic investments in innovative and sustainable manufacturing have propelled us closer to carbon neutrality, marking meaningful strides toward a more sustainable and impactful future.
Material topics
M2 M3 M4 M7 M10 M16Capitals affected
Stakeholder affected
Strategy linked
S5
UN SDGs
Key focus areas
- Energy efficiency
- Carbon reduction
- Water conservation and efficiency
- Tailings storage facility safety
- Air emission
- Habitat protection
- Waste reduction
Key highlights FY2025
6%
Reduction in freshwater consumption
3.32 times
Water positivity achieved
0.74 million
Additional plantation since FY2020
Over 600 kt
Gainful utilisation of smelting process waste
667.33 MU
Total green power produced Solar: 71.59 MU; Wind: 376.66 MU; WHRB: 228.08 MU
Rajpura Dariba and Zawar
Commissioned dry tailing plants
Biodiversity Management Plans
Available across sites for no net loss of biodiversity