Hindustan Zinc

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

Hindustan Zinc has set several climate commitments. The company has committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050, as part of targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.

Near-term SBTi targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, Hindustan Zinc aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company also has an earlier SBTi commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 14% by 2026 from a 2016 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2026 from a 2016 base year.

Hindustan Zinc's SBTi targets are approved despite its parent company, Vedanta Limited, being currently excluded from joining the SBTi due to the temporary policy concerning fossil fuel companies. Hindustan Zinc meets category 2.4 of this policy, allowing its science-based targets to be approved.