Hindustan Zinc has turned 3.32 times water positive company. This leap from the previously certified index of 2.41 demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to responsible water stewardship. The milestone has been independently verified by DNV Business Assurance India, following a comprehensive on-site and data-based audit.
Operating in Rajasthan, one of the India’s most water stressed regions, Hindustan Zinc reinforces its position as a water positive and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) company. Aligning with the UN SDG 6 (Sustainability Development Goals) of clean water and sanitation, the company has maintained a zero liquid discharge approach that ensures process water & effluent is treated, recycled, and reused, significantly reducing its reliance on freshwater while eliminating liquid discharge.
On World Environment Day, the company also announced its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals. The goals cover ambitious targets spanning various thematic areas such as climate action, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation, safety & wellbeing at workplace, responsible sourcing, circular economy, workforce diversity and social performance.
Hindustan Zinc is engaged in the mining and smelting of zinc, lead and silver metal in India.
