Hindustan Zinc Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, is a leading player in the Indian mining and metals industry, headquartered in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 1966, the company has grown to become one of the largest producers of zinc, lead, and silver in the world, with significant operations in Rajasthan and a commitment to sustainable mining practices. Hindustan Zinc's core products include zinc, lead, and silver, which are essential for various industrial applications, including construction and automotive sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative approaches to resource extraction and processing, setting benchmarks in efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Hindustan Zinc has achieved numerous accolades for its operational excellence and commitment to corporate social responsibility, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the mining sector.
How does Hindustan Zinc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hindustan Zinc's score of 77 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, Hindustan Zinc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,470,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,540,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with all three scopes disclosed. Hindustan Zinc has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a significant 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2050, also from a FY2020 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Hindustan Zinc is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company is also focused on reducing non-GHG emissions, specifically targeting a 17% reduction in SOx and NOx emissions by 2025. Hindustan Zinc's emissions data and climate commitments are part of a broader strategy under its parent company, Vedanta Limited, which influences its sustainability initiatives. The company’s proactive approach to climate action demonstrates its dedication to environmental stewardship within the mining sector.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hindustan Zinc is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.