New Launch24 Jul 2024, 10:50 pm
Hindustan Zinc Launches EcoZen, Asia's First Low Carbon ‘Green’ Zinc
AI Summary
Hindustan Zinc Limited, India's largest and the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer, launched EcoZen, its low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. EcoZen, certified as low-carbon zinc, has a carbon footprint of less than one tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. The primary application of zinc is for galvanization of steel to protect it from corrosion. EcoZen demonstrates Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to decarbonize its operations and provide its customers with an unmatched competitive advantage to serve their customers with more sustainable choices.
Key Highlights
- Hindustan Zinc launched EcoZen, its low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand.
- EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than one tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced.
- The carbon footprint of EcoZen is about 75% lower than the global average.
- Zinc is a critical mineral essential for modern life, used primarily for galvanization of steel to protect it from corrosion.
- EcoZen represents one of the most sustainable low carbon zinc options on the market for its role in protecting infrastructure and in technologies for the low carbon transition.