SBTi validates Hindustan Zinc’s near-term, long-term net-zero targets

18 Sep 2023 Evaluate

Hindustan Zinc has received validation on its near-term & net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In a groundbreaking achievement, the company becomes the sole Indian company in Mining - Iron, Aluminum, Other Metals sector to secure validated SBTi targets, aligning with the ambitious 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming threshold. 

Hindustan Zinc’s ambitious targets include a commitment to reducing 50% of absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and further reduction of 25% of absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2030 from the base year FY2020 & achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by FY2050. These target ambitions have been approved by the SBTi as in line with a 1.5 degrees Celsius trajectory.

Hindustan Zinc, the world’s second biggest zinc producer, operates the world’s third largest open-pit mine, and world’s largest Zinc Mine in Rampura Agucha, Rajasthan.


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