Hindustan Zinc Releases FY25-26 Climate Action Report, Reinforces Sustainability Leadership
Hindustan Zinc's FY25-26 Climate Action Report confirms its #1 global ranking in sustainability for the third year. The company aims for Net Zero by 2050 with interim targets for emission reduction. In FY25-26, Scope 1 & 2 emissions were 5.02 million tCO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1.47 million tCO2e. Renewable power consumption reached 892 MU.
The announcement pertains to the company's sustainability efforts and reporting, which are important for long-term stakeholder relations and corporate reputation. While it doesn't detail immediate financial results or major corporate actions, it reflects strategic direction and operational focus on ESG factors, influencing investor perception and long-term value.
The report highlights the company's continued leadership in sustainability, reinforced by its #1 global ranking, and details its progress and commitments towards ambitious climate targets. The focus on renewable energy, low-carbon products, and water stewardship indicates proactive environmental management.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has released its Climate Action Report for the financial year 2025-26, detailing its progress and strategy in addressing climate change. The company retained its Global No. 1 Ranking in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year. HZL's climate ambition includes reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from the FY2020 baseline, with a target of Net Zero by 2050 or sooner.
Despite planned expansions potentially challenging near-term emission targets, HZL is committed to its Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned pathway. Key interventions include shifting to the Central Transmission Utility model for power procurement and adding 990 MW of battery energy storage capacity. In FY2025-26, HZL reported combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 5.02 million tCO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 1.47 million tCO2e. The company consumed 892 MU of renewable power, contributing to an estimated 0.83 million tCO2e reduction, with its Pantnagar Metal Plant operating on 100% renewable power.
The report also highlights HZL's market positioning through low-carbon products like EcoZen, Asia's first low-carbon zinc product. In water stewardship, HZL remained 3.32x water positive and reduced freshwater use by 13% against the FY2020 baseline. The company also generated significant value through reuse and beneficial utilization of waste streams, contributing to environmental outcomes and business performance. Climate-related matters are overseen by the Board of Directors and its Sustainability & ESG Committee, with management oversight provided by the CEO-chaired Sustainability Committee and SBU ESG Committees. Accountability for climate performance is integrated into the remuneration framework for leadership and employees.
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