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47 ural & tribal Sakhi women were trained in 2nd phase of Uthori Campaign, Women were trained on the nuances of gender equality, behavior & social conduct in society
Udaipur. Hindustan Zinc under its women empowerment initiative ‘Sakhi’organised a three-day Uthori Gender Equality program where they organized the 2nd phase of training program to develop 47 Sakhi rural & tribal women as master trainers.

The program was held in Kasa, Udaipur where women from Zawar, Debari, Chittorgarh, Dariba, Agucha, and Kayad got trained by Gender specialist Dr. Rakesh Singh from Delhi, Shashiprabha from Udaipur, and Manjari Foundation’s Program Officer – Shivaom.
The Sakhi project’s major goal is to connect with women and form groups, with a goal of promoting livelihoods, economic development, and social development in the future through these groups and organizations.Uthori Campaign under Sakhiis being carried out in 2 states, 6 districts, 7 locations, 11 blocks, and 54 panchayats. In the 1st phase, over 17000+ rural & tribal Sakhi women were sensitized on basic principles of Gender Equality.
This three-day session under phase 2ndcovered sensitive topics such as citizenship, constitution, gender equality, behavior& social conduct in society, solution strategy, and sexuality. These women will be assisted in solving this intricate situation using a variety of creative activities, films, and other mediums. As master trainers, these ladies will now spread awareness &educate the communities around. The campaign was carried out in collaboration with the Manjari Foundation.
The Sakhi initiative encourages women to create grassroots institutions such as Self Help Groups (SHGs) that can serve as vehicles for their empowerment. Sakhi initiative helps women transcend socioeconomic obstacles and hurdles by strengthening their leadership, skill development, personal finance, and entrepreneurship skills and bringing in women empowerment in the community.

The company achieved score in the ‘600+ Band Barrier’ on a rigorous CII Assessment
Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and world’s leading integrated zinc-lead-silver producer, has been awarded at the coveted 12th CII National HR Excellence Award 2021-22. The company received the accolade for “Leadership in HR Excellence”, scoring in the 600+ Band Barrier on a rigorous CII Assessment. The award was presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which aims to establish and sustain an environment favourable to India’s growth by partnering with industry, government, and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.

The CII HR Excellence Award is one of the most prominent honours in the HR industry. The HR Excellence Model is based on frameworks used in global excellence assessments as well as contemporary models from around the world. Notably, Hindustan Zinc’s scores and the benchmark scores in three parameters – Leadership, Learning and Development, and Organizational Performance Indicators– were in the same range which was based on a comprehensive evaluation.
The accomplishment reflects the company’s dedication to developing and maintaining an ideal working environment for its employees, associates, and partners. It is also a testament to the company’s superior HR policies and senior management’s drive to accomplish the holistic development and well-being of its employees and stakeholders.
People are at the core of Hindustan Zinc’s operations. During the unprecedented COVID-19 spread, the company implemented various initiatives for employee safety and wellbeing, including the Group Corona Kavach Policy to safeguard their employees and business partners. COVID Task Forces were also deployed to monitor the impact on the whole workforce as well as the employees’ families. The company increased its HR efforts during COVID-19 to ensure that the lives of its employees and those in its operational locations were not impacted.

Hindustan Zinc is one of only twoIndian companies in the Metal & Mining sector to be included in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022
Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and among the world’s leading integrated zinc-lead-silver producer, has won the 1st Bronze Medal and been featured in the prestigious Sustainability Yearbook for the fifth year in a row by S&P Global. The Sustainability Yearbook is an influential guide that provides in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability.

The company’s sustainability performance is among the top in the industry and is also one of the world’s highest-performing companies. More than 2,100 companies, representing over 45% of the world’s market capitalisation, participated in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), and over 7,500 companies in total were screened for possible inclusion in the Yearbook. To be included in the Yearbook, companies must be in the top 15% of their sector and achieve a score that is within the top 30% of the best performing companies in their industry on both environmental, social and governance issues.
S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive business sustainability databases. The purpose of the Sustainability Yearbook is to recognise companies that demonstrate best-in-class corporate sustainability practises as well as have a focus on long-term growth drivers.
Mr. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, expressed upon receiving the recognition – “Safe, Smart and Sustainable mining is an intrinsic aspect for all operations at Hindustan Zinc, and we’re proud to win the Bronze Medal while continuing to be included in the Sustainability Yearbook for 5th year in a row. Our teams strive to better Hindustan Zinc’s ESG performance year after year and yet another inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook displays that commitment. All these efforts are in line with our Sustainability Goals 2025 and vision of Net Zero.”
Hindustan Zinc engages closely with its stakeholders to re-imagine a sustainable future through smart, safe and sustainable mining, making all of its operations greener and more efficient. With these consciously defined objectives, the company strives to reduce GHG emissions, remain water positive, recycle waste, foster biodiversity, ensure workplace safety and diversity, and enable inclusive growth of the communities in which it operates. The company’s sustainability goals for 2025 serve as a compass around which it plans all of its operations and processes. Based on the CSA 2021, Hindustan Zinc wasalso ranked 1stin the Asia-Pacific and 5thglobally in the metal and mining industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

The company received the award in the category of ‘Most Innovative Best Practice- Supply Chain & Logistics Innovations’
The award recognises the company’s commitment to innovation and transformation
Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited, India’s largest producer of zinc, lead, and silver, was awarded the CII-Dx awards 2021 for its ‘Integrated transport Management System’ in the category of ‘Most Innovative Best Practice- Innovations in Supply Chain & Logistics’.Hindustan Zinc received the award on 12th January, at a virtual ceremony at the 3rd Edition of the DX Summit & Awards 2021 along with TCS. This award is a significant testament to the company’s innovation and transformation in the domain of supply chain and logistics.

The Summit emphasised the importance of the private sector, multilateral organizations, and government playing a more effective and integrated role in creating resilience in a constantly changing business environment. The purpose of the DX Summit & Awards 2021 is to highlight best practices and discuss solutions to assist the Indian industry in becoming more digitally transformed. The event also honours the achievements of innovators in the field of digital transformation. The award recognizes India’s digital transformation achievements and strives to facilitate information sharing on best practices and technologies.
The procurement practices of Hindustan Zinc are in line with the company’s Sustainability Goals 2025, which include implementing 100 percent responsible sourcing in the supply chain and guaranteeing optimal resource utilization through technology-enabled solutions. Through SAP Ariba, Robos, Project Confluence, and Sarathi, the company has completely digitized its supply chain system, including the procurement-to-payment process. The company is consistently rethinking work systems and processes in order to stay ahead of the curve, with an emphasis on innovation. Apart from supply chain and logistics breakthroughs, the company is leveraging technology, automation, and innovation to boost efficiency across the spectrum.

The award was presented to Hindustan Zinc for ‘Outstanding Accomplishmentin Corporate Excellence and Dariba smelter recognized for Excellencein Environment Management ‘
The shortlisted companies are evaluated using around 250 indicators that cover 15 distinct elements of sustainability.
Udaipur : The nation’s largest producer of zinc, lead, and silver, Hindustan Zinc was presented with the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award on Monday. The company received the award for ‘Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellenceand Dariba smelter received the award for excellence in Environment management’. The company was presented the award in a virtual event in the presence of the Chief Guest, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, MP, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge); Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The CII-ITC Sustainability Awards aim to recognise and reward excellence in companies that are working towards making their operations more sustainable and inclusive. The awards, which are based on the EFQM Excellence Framework, are for companies that seamlessly aim to make sustainability their business. The evaluation is based on around 250 indicators that encompass 15 different elements of sustainability. The examination has been expanded to encompass elements such as Business Ethics, Employee Development, Human Rights, and Biodiversity. This is one of the country’s most coveted awards in the field of corporate sustainable development.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “It is a great honour for Hindustan Zinc to get these accolades. To establish a sustainable future in a zero-harm environment, we are committed to adopt the internationally acclaimed approach of the triple bottom line in integrating People, Planet, and Prosperity. We’ve set ‘Sustainability Goals’ for FY2025 to reinforce our natural capital and promote sustainable performance. We are striving to reduce GHG emissions, become 5 times water positive, enhance inclusivity & diversity, and enable inclusive growth of the communities in which we operate with these clearly stated objectives.”
This award is a recognition of Hindustan Zinc’s continued efforts towards integrating sustainability as business agenda and for its outstanding achievements and commitment to shaping a future that is more sustainable and inclusive.For the third year in a row, Hindustan Zinc has been ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region in the metal and mining sector, and fifth globally in the metal and mining sector, according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
The company’s unwavering focus on the 3S – Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Mining – enabled it to achieve unparalleled results in terms of volume and profitability. The companyhas embarked on an ambitious sustainability journey, led by its Sustainability Goals 2025, driven by its vision of ‘ZERO HARM, ZERO DISCHARGE, ZERO WASTE.’ These Sustainability Goals were developed by the company as an action agenda for accomplishing its overarching long-term goal of creating positive impacts across the value chain.