UDAIPUR (India CSR): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has achieved another milestone in responsible production with its Rampura Agucha Mine – the world’s largest underground zinc-lead mine, now becoming India’s first Zinc Mark certified mine. Zinc Mark is a globally recognised assurance framework that validates responsible zinc production against internationally benchmarked Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, responsible sourcing practices, and value chain transparency.
The certification marks a significant milestone for India’s mining sector while further strengthening Hindustan Zinc’s integrated approach towards responsible production across its value chain, enabling end-to-end responsible zinc production from mining to smelting. The achievement follows the company’s recent Zinc Mark certification for its Chanderiya Smelting Complex, making it the first company in India to offer responsibly sourced zinc across the given production chain.
The Zinc Mark certification is awarded following an independent third-party assessment under the Copper Mark Assurance Framework, verifying Rampura Agucha’s conformance with internationally recognised responsible production standard across key environmental, social, and governance parameters. The certification reflects the company’s commitment to globally benchmarked sustainability standards, operational transparency, and responsible sourcing across the value chain.
As industries across the world increasingly prioritise sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing, the certification strengthens Hindustan Zinc’s value proposition for customers seeking transparent, traceable, and ESG-compliant raw materials. Global customers today are placing greater emphasis not only on product quality, but also on how metals are produced, sourced, and governed across the supply chain.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, caters to critical sectors including steel galvanization, infrastructure, automobiles, renewable energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing, where demand for responsibly sourced and low-carbon emission materials is steadily increasing. The Zinc Mark certification further strengthens the company’s ability to support customers seeking sustainable raw materials that align with evolving ESG commitments, regulatory expectations, and global procurement standards.
Speaking on the achievement, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, said: “Rampura Agucha Mine receiving the Zinc Mark certification reflects Hindustan Zinc’s integrated approach towards responsible production and ESG excellence across its value chain. As global supply chains evolve, customers are increasingly seeking responsibly sourced metals that align with their sustainability priorities and compliance frameworks. This recognition strengthens customer confidence in company as a trusted partner delivering high-quality zinc backed by transparency, responsible production, and globally benchmarked ESG standards.”
Rampura Agucha Mine continues to set industry benchmarks through technology-led mining, operational excellence, and sustainable resource management. The Zinc Mark certification further strengthens Hindustan Zinc’s role in enabling responsible and future-ready supply chains for industries increasingly transitioning towards decarbonized and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Building on this milestone, Hindustan Zinc is progressively advancing Zinc Mark certification across its operations, reinforcing its long-term commitment towards globally benchmarked responsible production standards across the business. The company continues to drive sustainability-led transformation through focused initiatives in decarbonisation, circular economy practices, biodiversity conservation and water positivity.
Recognised as the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for three times in a row and a pioneer of EcoZen – Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand, Hindustan Zinc remains committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, while continuing to deliver responsibly produced metals that support sustainable infrastructure, industrial growth, and evolving customer expectations worldwide.
