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Hindustan Zinc

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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56

Industry Average

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Hindustan Zinc's score of 56 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hindustan Zinc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hindustan Zinc reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,444,672,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,135,622,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,521,564,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. For the near term, Hindustan Zinc has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are part of a broader strategy to achieve a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by FY2050. Hindustan Zinc's initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices, contributing to the global effort against climate change. The company is a subsidiary of Vedanta and has received approval for its science-based targets, despite Vedanta's current exclusion from the Science Based Targets initiative due to policies regarding fossil fuel companies.

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Scope 1
5,040
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Scope 2
4,440
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Scope 3
3,900
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hindustan Zinc's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hindustan Zinc is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hindustan Zinc is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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