Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188, NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only integrated zinc producer and the world’s largest, has retained its No. 1 global ranking in the Metals & Mining sector in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has achieved this distinction. The company scored an industry-leading 90 out of 100, the highest in the past five years, among 235 companies worldwide.
The S&P Global CSA is a premier benchmark for evaluating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, providing companies with insights to strengthen sustainability practices and align with global standards. Hindustan Zinc’s performance this year saw top scores in key areas such as climate strategy, community relations, and waste management, reinforcing its position as a global leader in responsible metals and mining practices.
Hindustan Zinc’s consistent recognition reflects its integrated approach to environmental stewardship, renewable energy adoption, water conservation, waste management, safety, and social responsibility. Initiatives such as EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand, and ongoing decarbonization measures highlight the company’s commitment to climate responsibility. The company is also 3.32 times Water-Positive and became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) in 2025.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc, said, “Being acknowledged as the world’s most sustainable company in Metals & Mining for the third consecutive year is a proud and humbling moment. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to ESG excellence and responsible, inclusive growth. It guides our innovation, partnerships, and every step toward a sustainable future.”
Hindustan Zinc supplies its products to over 40 countries and holds roughly 77% of India’s primary zinc market share. Beyond sustainability, the company impacts 2.3 million lives through focused social welfare initiatives, ranking among India’s Top 10 CSR companies. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc plays a key role in supplying critical metals needed for a sustainable future, while pursuing its goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050.
With its consistent global leadership, Hindustan Zinc demonstrates how Indian enterprises can combine world-class performance with ESG accountability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, setting benchmarks for the metals and mining sector worldwide. Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188, NSE: HINDZINC) — a Vedanta Group company — is the world’s largest integrated producer of zinc and ranks among the top five global silver producers. The company commands nearly 77% of India’s primary zinc market, serving customers in more than 40 countries.
Recognized twice as the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (2024), Hindustan Zinc is the first Indian member of the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM). Its flagship innovation, EcoZen, achieves a carbon footprint of under 1 tonne of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of zinc, significantly below the global average. The company is a 3.32-times Water-Positive organization and has pledged to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
Through its extensive community programs, Hindustan Zinc has positively impacted the lives of over 2.3 million people and ranks among India’s top 10 CSR companies. As a key supplier of critical metals essential to the energy transition, Hindustan Zinc continues to play a pivotal role in building a sustainable and self-reliant future.
