Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc, headquartered in India, reported its 2026 Scope 1 emissions as approximately 4.78 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions as approximately 241.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e. In 2025, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 4.54 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 385.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.54 billion kg CO2e.

Hindustan Zinc has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. The company aims to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term SBTi targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term SBTi targets commit to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year. Earlier commitments include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 9.9% by 2026 from a 2016 base year, and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2026 from a 2020 base year. Hindustan Zinc Limited is a subsidiary of Vedanta, and while Vedanta is currently excluded from joining the SBTi, Hindustan Zinc Limited's targets have been approved under category 2.4 of the temporary policy.