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.
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Hindustan Zinc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hindustan Zinc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,584,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,444,672,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,135,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,521,564,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. 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 absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Additionally, they have a shorter-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2026, using 2016 as the base year. Long-term, Hindustan Zinc aims for a significant reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2050, again referencing the FY2020 baseline. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,040 | 0,000 | 0,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,440 | 0,000 | 0,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,900 | 0,000 | 0,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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