UDAIPUR (India CSR): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and amongst the top five silver producers globally, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best BRSR Report – Manufacturing (Large Cap)’ at the 4th ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards led by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). This recognition affirms Hindustan Zinc’s longstanding commitment to ethical governance, responsible manufacturing, and transparent disclosures rooted in globally benchmarked ESG standards. In India, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) is the SEBI-mandated ESG disclosure format for the top 1,000 listed companies, designed to bring consistency and accountability to ESG performance reporting.
The award spotlights a shift that investors and regulators are increasingly demanding from sustainability reporting: less narrative, more decision-useful, comparable and verifiable data. Hindustan Zinc’s FY 2024–25 BRSR was recognised for the strength of its governance-led disclosures, including a structured view of material ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) indicators such as energy and emissions, water stewardship, biodiversity, occupational health & safety, community impact, and business conduct, presented with clarity and quantitative rigour for stakeholder scrutiny.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “This recognition solidifies a core belief at Hindustan Zinc…that sustainability must be built into how we operate, govern and report. Transparent, high-quality disclosure is not a compliance exercise; it is fundamental to earning long-term trust. As we advance our journey towards a responsible, multi-metal future, we remain committed to pairing measurable action on the ground with credible, decision-useful reporting.”
Beyond this recognition, Hindustan Zinc has consistently been a front-runner in sustainability and governance reporting in India, often adopting global best practices ahead of regulatory mandates. The company voluntarily initiated Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in FY 2021–22, a year before it became mandatory under SEBI regulations, reflecting its proactive approach to transparent ESG disclosures. Over the years, Hindustan Zinc has built a robust and credible reporting architecture spanning multiple voluntary frameworks, including its Sustainability Report aligned with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Global Compact principles and the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) Sustainable Mining Initiative; a dedicated Climate Action Report aligned with IFRS S2 (earlier TCFD); and India’s first TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) report in the metals and mining sector. Its Integrated Annual Report has also been previously recognised by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP – League of American Communications Professionals) for excellence in reporting. In addition, Hindustan Zinc has strengthened transparency through voluntary disclosures on tax transparency and nature-related risks, reinforcing its commitment to decision-useful, assured and globally benchmarked reporting for investors and stakeholders alike.
Hindustan Zinc adopts a holistic, long-term approach to sustainability, integrating decarbonisation, clean energy transition, and responsible resource stewardship across its operations. In March 2025, the company strengthened its renewable-energy foundation by signing a round-the-clock Power Delivery Agreement with Serentica Renewables, which will scale its green-power capacity to 530 MW and advance its ambition to source 70% of total electricity from renewables by FY28. This transition is aligned with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated decarbonisation pathway and its commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. During the year, Hindustan Zinc recorded 6.7 lakh tonnes of GHG emission savings, increased renewable energy to nearly 19% of its power mix, and was ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company for the third consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Reinforcing its leadership in responsible mining, the company also became India’s first member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). Hindustan Zinc also continues to drive its transformation into a multi‑metal powerhouse powered by green technologies, operational excellence, and a commitment to responsible and resilient growth. This recognition further cements its position as one of India’s most forward-looking and sustainable corporate entities.
(India CSR)
