Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), India’s only integrated zinc producer and the world’s largest in its category, has underscored the importance of its recent induction into the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM). As the first and only Indian company to join this exclusive group of 26 global mining and metals leaders, HZL has brought India to the forefront of global discussions on sustainable mineral development and responsible mining practices. The announcement comes at a time when worldwide demand for critical minerals—including zinc and silver—is rising rapidly due to the expansion of renewable energy networks, electric transportation, green infrastructure, and advanced technologies that rely heavily on mineral-intensive components.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc, stated that the company’s entry into ICMM is a significant achievement for both HZL and India. She noted that this membership demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical resource development. She emphasized that the partnership opens new avenues for collaboration with some of the world’s most influential mining leaders and strengthens India’s position in the global energy transition landscape.
HZL’s inclusion in ICMM reflects far more than alignment with international norms. It signals India’s expanding role in shaping the future of critical-mineral supply chains—how these essential resources are developed, processed, and governed. The company’s extensive efforts in decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, circularity-based operations, transparent reporting, and community-centered development were instrumental in securing this global acknowledgment. Hindustan Zinc has long supported the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and has initiated alignment with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
By committing to ICMM’s Mining Principles and its rigorous sustainability standards, Hindustan Zinc has reinforced its vision of strengthening India’s mining ecosystem in a manner that balances economic progress with the protection of natural and social capital. As industries worldwide increasingly prioritize responsible sourcing and transparent supply chains, the company aims to elevate India’s leadership in the global critical-minerals sector.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188, NSE: HINDZINC), part of the Vedanta Group, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and ranks among the top five global silver producers. With a market share of roughly 77% of India’s primary zinc market, the company supplies materials to more than 40 countries. It has been recognized for the third consecutive year as the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025, reflecting its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and advanced ESG standards.
In 2025, HZL also became the first Indian company to join ICMM and launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand produced using renewable energy with a carbon footprint of less than one tonne of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of zinc—around 75% below the global average. The company is certified as 3.32 times Water-Positive and has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Through extensive social initiatives that have impacted 2.3 million people, Hindustan Zinc continues to be recognized among India’s leading CSR contributors. As a key supplier of metals essential to the energy transition, the company plays a critical role in supporting a sustainable global future.
