Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc's commitment to climate action includes significant emission reduction targets. For the reporting year 2026, the company 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. Their total emissions for this period were approximately 6.49 billion kg CO2e. In 2025, total emissions were around 6.35 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4.54 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 385.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 1.54 billion kg CO2e.

Hindustan Zinc has set ambitious reduction goals. They aim for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Looking further ahead, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by FY2050, with an interim target of a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from the FY2020 baseline. Previously, they committed to a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2026, based on a 2016 baseline.

The company's climate strategy is supported by its commitment to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway. Hindustan Zinc is also a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. As a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, some climate initiatives may be cascaded through the corporate family.