Vedanta HZL CSR Udaipur

And Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Categories organised by ESGRisk.ai, India’s first ESG rating company
Recognised for excellent practices in reducing carbon footprint, managing waste effectively, minimising air pollution and managing environmental impact, All operating units are equipped with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
Udaipur. Hindustan Zinc (HZL), the leading producer of Zinc, Lead, and Silver in India, has been leading the ESG transformation with a strong commitment to sustainability principles. The company has emerged as the winner in the ESG Leader – Overall Environment category and Leadership in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction category during first edition of ‘ESG India Leadership Awards’organized by ESGRisk.ai, India’s first ESG rating company. The awards were presented in a virtual ceremony where Mr U K Sinha, Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Mr S S Mundra, Former Deputy Governor, The Reserve Bank of India, and other prominent dignitaries graced the occasion.

Sankar Chakraborti, Chairman-ESGRisk.ai and Group CEO- Acuitéap preciated the efforts and said“As part of our ESG India Leadership Awards, we are glad to announce that Hindustan Zinc ltd was not only been recognized for mitigating GHG emissions but also has emerged the leader in Environment Practices. Hindustan Zinc has installed renewable power generation, reuses as well as recycles waste (31%) and water (39%). It is among very few companies who undertake science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2026 but also successfully reduced its Scope 1 GHG emissions by already 2.87%. I congratulate Hindustan Zinc for their exceptional performance in environment category.”
This award exemplifies Hindustan Zinc’s commitment towards accomplishing positive climate action, building a more sustainable and greener future.
Commenting on the achievement Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc said, “Hindustan Zinc is delighted to receive the ESG Leader – Environment category and the Best Initiatives for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction award from ESG Risk AI. We are glad that our commitment towards collective sustained growth was recognized. Our efforts for continuous enhancement of solar plant capacity, net-zero target in alignment with SBTi, paste fill plant, dry tailing plant and wind power generation contribute to creating a greener future. We at Hindustan Zinc will continue our efforts towards a sustainability-conscious world.”
Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as one of India’s leading wind power producers and the company’s 40 MW of solar plants holds the credit of being installed over man-made waste dump yards.The company has reduced GHG emissions from its operations by 2.87% from the previous year and is among few companies to undertake science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2026. The company has come up with innovative sustainable solutions to reuse and recycle 31% of the waste generated and 39.6% of the water consumed. The company has incorporated a modern alternative to waste usage through the means of ‘Paste Fill’ technology which combines the backfilling process with the tailing management. Another noteworthy initiative in reducing freshwater intake is the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant under PPP Model which provides a sustainable water source to the company’s operations. All operating units of the company are equipped with Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001.
About ESGrisk.ai (ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited) : ESGrisk.ai (ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited) is India’s first ESG Rating company and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acuité’s Ratings & Research Limited. ESGrisk.ai’s assessment methodology covers company performance on Environment, Social, and Governance parameters as well as their reporting transparency.

Another step towards a greener future through innovative sustainable solutions, Recycles 30 Lac liter water per day, RO water usage will result in reduction in water regeneration
Udaipur. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), the largest zinc producer in the country has successfully commissioned 3000 KLD ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE RO-ZLD plant at Zinc Smelter Debari. This plant is a commitment to the Vedanta ethos of ZERO HARM – ZERO WATSE – ZERO DISCHARGE. With this the company is taking another step towards a greener future and innovative sustainable solutions.

The RO-ZLD plant effectively recycles process water to be reused back in operations thereby leaving no discharge and completely utilizing waste. It will recycle 30 Lac liter water per. The process of salt generated will also be usable. In process of RO water usage, it will result in a reduction in water regeneration.
Hindustan Zinc has successfully achieved all the defined parameters of the plant, with an efficiency of 91 % (RO) and overall efficiency of 96% with the ZLD plant. Hindustan Zinc believes in zero waste and has aligned waste management practices to the ‘4R Policy’ of Reduce, Recycle, Reuse and Reclaim in their operations.
Sustainability is Hindustan Zinc’s core business value and has a long-term approach to water management. As per the commitment to the protection of the environment, Hindustan Zinc aims to improve performance, recognize the significance of water, and contribute to sustainability. The company’s operations are water-intensive and are working in water-scarce areas and therefore their efforts are always towards reducing water intake from external sources.

category of Best Overall Excellence in CSR
The award recognizes Hindustan Zinc’s innovative and progressive CSR practices, It endorses Hindustan Zinc’s philosophy of giving back
Udaipur: – Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) won Asia’s Best CSR Practices Awards in the category of Best Overall Excellence in CSR hosted by CMO Asia & Endorsed by World Federation of CSR Professionals. It is the highest recognition to an organization having a significant impact on the lives of the community around them.

This award endorses Hindustan Zinc’s philosophy of giving back. The award recognizes Hindustan Zinc’s innovative and progressive CSR practices including skill development of youth and providing safe drinking water to the community. Building up their flagship programs for women’s employment and employment engagements.
Hindustan Zinc is present in more than 5 districts in Rajasthan, 1 district in Uttarakhand, and 1 district in Gujarat and positively impacts the lives of more than 7 lakh individuals through its CSR initiatives. The organization works in the field of education through its Khushi and NandGhar project, Shiksha Sambal project, Unchi Udaan Project, and scholarship for the higher education of girls at Ringus. In the field of Sports, the company runs a football academy and developed the field of grassroots football through technology, raising champions in the Under 18 category who have out Rajasthan on the football map. Sakhi is the flagship women empowerment project of Hindustan Zinc where 27000+ women get financially and socially empowered through self-help groups. Project Jeevan Tarang helps bring the differently-abled into mainstream society through its inclusive program.
Hindustan Zinc is improving the livelihood of 30k farmers and cattle owners through the SAMADHAN project. Primary healthcare facilities are still a challenge in rural communities, and the company’s mobile health vans at each location reach out to the doorsteps of the community and provide basic healthcare facilities of the communities. Hindustan Zinc also deploys new technologies and uses various initiatives for water and infrastructure.

Community Development at Hindustan Zinc includes health and wellbeing of not just local communities, but also extends to their sources of livelihood – their farms and livestock. On World Animal Welfare Day, SAMADHAN farmers invited livestock expert Dr. D. P. Gupta from Government Animal Husbandry department at Udaipur.

The cattle health specialist gave a holistic training on livestock development, vaccination, importance of deworming, benefits of artificial insemination (AI) and breed improvement, enhancement of milk production, seasonal diseases and home remedies for cattle, along with welfare methods for care of stray animals. More than 60 beneficiaries of SAMADHAN project from 10 villages actively participated in the event. SAMADHAN project reaches more than 2200 farmers and benefits over 1300 cattle rearers at Zawar.
Dr. D. P. Gupta shared knowledge and information on various aspects linked with seasonal diseases in cattle. He emphasized that consumption of excessive grass is harmful to animals. During monsoon, animals choose soft and freshly sprouted grass and consume it in large quantities. Since fresh grass has a lot of water and fibre, it is unhealthy for the animals and causes diarrhoea. A simple preventive solution would be to cut grass and dry it in sunny weather and store it as fodder. Another issue specially related to monsoon is that of excessive moisture which is linked with bacterial diseases as well as worms. A preventive as well as curative remedy is to ensure de-worming – both, at the beginning of the rainy season as well as at regular intervals during monsoon season. Udder Diseases, commonly known as udder mastitis occur during monsoon. They cause the cattle’s udder to swell and then reduce or stop milk production. These can be treated using general antibiotics. Cattle rearers should regularly disinfect their farms and animal shelters through-out the rainy season as a preventive measure. Cattle Pests like ticks cause a disease called east coast fever, which is serious can also lead to the death of cattle. Farmers must spray their animals regularly to treat infection caused by ticks and cut the bushes near the cattle shades to prevent ticks. Additionally, Indigestion in cattle is a common cause of reduced milk production and overall poor health of the animal. Feeding Mustard oil is a simple home remedy that could help resolve the issue. He also shared basic healthcare information for taking care of stray animals.
Dr. D. P. Gupta appreciated the work being done by Hindustan Zinc through SAMADHAN project and said, “I really found the farmers of Zawar progressive and enthusiastic and looking at the potential of livestock development, setting up a dairy unit can be very successful in this area.”
Mr. Nathulal Patel, a cattle rearer at Zawar and SAMADHAN beneficiary said, “ Under Samadhan project, I was informed about the benefits of Artificial Insemination among goats. Currently I have 2 hybrid baby goats thanks to goat AI under SAMADHAN. I started providing BNH – 10 Napier grass to all my cattle after attending a training by explained by Samadhan. This has noticeably increased the milk production capacities among them which has led to improved income. As one of the cattle rearers benefiting under Samadhan project, I receive time to time information and training on preventive and curative care of animals which has been really helpful to me and many of us.”
Through SAMADHAN project, best scientific practices have been combined with technology along with inputs from domain experts to enhance the productivity of existing farm-based resources owned by more than 11000 livestock rearers across Rajasthan. The cattle rearers are trained on various aspects of cattle health in terms of preventive and curative health, along with ensuring an increase in milk production capacity of cattle and breed improvement of livestock. The company also organizes seasonal cattle health camps and ensures availability of fresh and high nutrition feed for cattle. The company’s aim is to make India better and to achieve that goal they want to empower the backbone of our country with their resources and expertise at every step possible. SAMADHAN project is implemented by Hindustan Zinc in technical partnership with BISLD.

to tackle nature-related risks, This step will play a significant role in protecting and enhancing the biodiversity, The company also recently launched its first TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related financial disclosure) report which sets the adoption of the TCFD framework for climate change risk and opportunity disclosure
Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc today announced that it has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Hindustan Zinc will work with TNFD members to provide a market-led framework for organizations to report and act on evolving nature-related risks. They will support a shift in global financial flows away from nature-negative outcomes and toward nature-positive outcomes.

TNFD will organize outreach programs across geographies to raise awareness about the criticality of climate change. It will play a significant role in helping to tackle environmental and biodiversity loss thus helping in transitioning towards an environmental positive future.
Speaking about the announcement, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited said, “Protecting and enhancing biodiversity is an integral part of our commitment to sustainable development. Hindustan Zinc is pleased to announce that we have joined the TNFD Forum, a consultative body of institutions that support the vision and mission of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. I believe it will be a valuable framework to understand nature-related risks and opportunities and accelerate the transition towards Nature positive and Carbon Neutral future. We are keen to contribute in delivering a risk management & disclosure framework for nature-related risks shaping the reporting framework that can guide business in considering nature and its services in business decisions and future investments.”
As a COP26 Business Leader, the company has always been actively initiating towards tackling the repercussions of climate change. The company is also among the only two metal & mining companies globally and among only four Indian companies to be a part of the coveted CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) ‘A List’ 2020. Hindustan Zinc has set Sustainability Development Goals 2025 for themselves where the company is aiming towards protecting and enhancing biodiversity throughout the life cycle under the Biodiversity Conservation goal.
Epitomizing toward smart, secure, and sustainable operations, the company also recently launched its first TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related financial disclosure) report which sets the adoption of the TCFD framework for climate change risk and opportunity disclosurewhich will enable the stakeholders to evaluate the climate change-related performances for future. Hindustan Zinc has also committed to a ‘Long-term target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050’ in alignment with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).