Business Update26 Sept 2025, 10:38 am
Hindustan Zinc Sets Ambitious Climate Goals, Aims for 50% Reduction in Emissions by 2030
AI Summary
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, the global largest integrated zinc producer, has set ambitious climate goals in its 5th Climate Action Report. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, targeting Net Zero by 2050. The report highlights the company's focus on renewable energy, low-carbon zinc production, green mobility, and sustainable logistics. Hindustan Zinc operates 40.70 MW of captive solar and 48.46 MW of Waste Heat Recovery capacity, and plans to source 70% of its power from clean sources by FY 2028. The company's efforts have been recognized with international awards and recognitions.
Key Highlights
- Hindustan Zinc sets ambitious climate goals, aiming for 50% reduction in emissions by 2030
- Company to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, targeting Net Zero by 2050
- Hindustan Zinc focuses on renewable energy, low-carbon zinc production, green mobility, and sustainable logistics
- Company operates 40.70 MW of captive solar and 48.46 MW of Waste Heat Recovery capacity
- Hindustan Zinc plans to source 70% of its power from clean sources by FY 2028