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Hindustan Zinc Places Among Top 1% Worldwide in S&P Sustainability Yearbook 2026

Hindustan Zinc has earned a position in the Top one percent globally within the Metals & Mining category in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. The company achieved a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 90 out of 100, underscoring its leadership across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) parameters.

The annual evaluation by S&P Global assesses thousands of companies worldwide on sustainability performance. This year, more than 9,200 firms across 59 industries were reviewed, with only 848 securing Yearbook membership. Hindustan Zinc’s placement in the elite Top one percent bracket marks its ninth consecutive inclusion and its third straight year in this highest distinction category.

The recognition builds on the company’s earlier achievement of being ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company in the S&P Global CSA 2025 for the third year in a row. Its sustained performance has been attributed to strong climate action initiatives, water stewardship practices, governance standards, workplace policies, and comprehensive risk management frameworks.

Further reinforcing its sustainability credentials, the company received the ‘Best BRSR Report – Manufacturing (Large Cap)’ award at the ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards for its FY25 disclosures. Its Integrated Annual Report FY25 and Sustainable Development Report 2025 also secured ‘Platinum Worldwide’ honours at the LACP Spotlight Awards 2025, ranking first in India and sixth globally.

Commenting on the milestone, CEO Arun Misra stated that the consistent top-tier ranking reflects the company’s integrated approach to responsible mining, decarbonisation, community engagement, and governance excellence. He emphasised that the achievement strengthens the organisation’s commitment to building a resilient and future-ready metals business.

As part of its long-term sustainability roadmap, Hindustan Zinc has expanded renewable energy adoption and advanced its decarbonisation strategy. In March 2025, it entered into a round-the-clock renewable power delivery agreement with Serentica Renewables, a move expected to raise its green energy capacity to 530 MW and support its goal of sourcing 70 percent of its electricity from renewables by FY28. The initiative aligns with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved pathway and commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by or before 2050.

Over the past year, the company reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6.7 lakh tonnes and increased the renewable share in its energy mix to nearly 19 percent. It also became the first Indian metals and mining company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), reinforcing its adherence to globally recognised environmental and social performance standards.