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News18
04-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Hindustan Zincs strong fundamentals, low costs to help beat commodity cycles
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Hindustan Zinc Limited chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar described FY2025 as a defining year of transformation and purpose for the company and said with strong fundamentals, a lean cost structure, and a leadership position in critical metals, the company is well-positioned to outperform commodity cycles. In her message to shareholders in an annual report, she highlighted Hindustan Zinc's position as the world's largest integrated zinc producer and India's only primary silver producer, underscoring its growing contribution to the global clean energy transition. 'Hindustan Zinc's scale and strong fundamentals, lean cost base, and leadership in critical metal position us to outperform across commodity cycles," she said. She also emphasised that FY2025 was a landmark year where Hindustan Zinc delivered a record breaking operational performance, which translated into strong value creation. 'We delivered total shareholder returns of 68 per cent this fiscal year, outperforming both the Nifty and Nifty Metal indices." Underlining the company's roadmap to double refined metal capacity to 2 million tonnes by 2030, Hebbar outlined strategic investments in digitalisation, safety systems, and circular economy initiatives. Notable achievements included the launch of EcoZen – Asia's first low-carbon zinc with 75 per cent lower carbon footprint than the industry average. She also noted the company's expansion of renewable energy to 13 per cent of the total energy mix, and a 3.32x water positivity score. 'We are combining the strength of a legacy institution with the energy of a new-age company." 'Hindustan Zinc is privileged to be an integral part of India's growth story. With our global scale, advanced technologies, and future-ready practices, we will support India's rise as an economic powerhouse, fuelled by a self-reliant and sustainable metals ecosystem," she said. The Hindustan Zinc chairperson also noted that rising geopolitical shifts and clean energy imperatives place zinc and silver at the forefront of next-generation infrastructure and battery technologies. Hindustan Zinc also retained its market leadership with a 77 per cent share in India's primary zinc segment, while reducing its production cost by 6 per cent to USD 1,052 per tonne – the lowest in 15 quarters. 'This year, our CSR efforts touched 2.3 million lives up from 1.9 million in the previous year, across education, health, water, sanitation, livelihoods, and sports. Over 6.5 lakh women and children were direct beneficiaries," she said. She also conveyed confidence in the company's ability to maintain its leadership as a global supplier of transition metals and continue as a trusted partner in India's growth journey. 'In doing so, we will continue to create value for all stakeholders, while building a future that is greener, stronger, and more inclusive," she said. PTI ANZ ANZ SHW view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hindustan Zinc champions sustainable zinc solutions at top Galvanizing Conference in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world's largest integrated zinc producer, champions sustainable zinc solutions by representing India at the 13th Asia Pacific General Galvanizing Conference, hosted by the Galvanizers Association of Malaysia. Held from June 23rd to 26th at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the premier event provides a strategic platform for the company to highlight its global capabilities. Zinc plays a critical role in galvanization, protecting steel from corrosion and enabling key sectors such as infrastructure, automotive, renewable energy, electronics, defence, hi-tech manufacturing and electric mobility. Studies indicate that the cost of corrosion for Malaysia is roughly 3% of GDP. As a key integrated player in the global zinc value chain, Hindustan Zinc ensures a steady supply of transition metals worldwide. At Booth No. 10, the company's pavilion features an immersive 3D augmented reality experience, giving delegates a firsthand look at its technology-driven operations. Hindustan Zinc also led a thought leadership session titled 'Galvanizing Industries: Current Scenario and Impact', which brought together global leaders, corrosion specialists and policymakers to discuss zinc's evolving role in sustainable infrastructure. With a presence in over 40 countries, Hindustan Zinc offers a diverse portfolio of products including Special High Grade (SHG) Zinc, SHG Jumbo, Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc and Zinc Die-Casting Alloys (HZDA 3 and 5). The company has also launched EcoZen, Asia's first low carbon 'green' zinc, produced using renewable energy which has a carbon footprint about 75% lower than conventional zinc. Mr. Arun Misra, CEO – Hindustan Zinc, said, "As the world moves towards cleaner energy systems, the importance of zinc is increasing at an unprecedent rate. We are proud to present our integrated operations at this global platform. With Southeast Asia's rapid growth, ensuring a reliable supply of top-quality zinc is a strategic priority." Hindustan Zinc's Customer Technical Services team and Centre of Excellence collaborate closely with customers to meet their specific needs. The company's products are ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certified for quality and EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verified, ensuring environmental transparency. About Hindustan Zinc Limited Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and amongst the top five silver producers globally. The company has been recognized as the world's most sustainable metals & mining company by the S&P Global CSA 2024. Contact: Sonal Choithani (CCO) View original content: SOURCE Hindustan Zinc Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Business: India's Path to Corporate Sustainability
Long before climate conferences and carbon credits, India demonstrated sensitivity towards the environment and the planet. Our ancient Sanskrit texts, over 3,000 years old, were not environmental manifestos in the modern sense. However, they conveyed a clear understanding: that the Earth is a stakeholder, not merely a resource. The Vedas describe a natural order governing the universe, capturing the principle balance in nature, and the idea that disrupting it can lead to suffering. This concept aligns with what is called sustainability today. With this ancient knowledge and the unprecedented economic growth, India is poised to be a leader and demonstrate to the world that prosperity and protecting the planet can be complementary goals. In today's global economy, corporations are assessed not only by their profits, but also by their impact. With their considerable resources, influence, and reach, businesses carry significant responsibility to work towards a sustainable future. Environmental stewardship is imperative, and supports growth and profitability. Corporations are encouraged to lead with intention, prioritising long-term sustainability over short-term gain, and recognising that their fortunes are tied to the health of the ecosystems around them. In taking accountability for their environmental footprint, businesses can encourage broader change across industries, communities, and policymakers. Effective environmental leadership involves intention, transparency, and long-term perspective. It encourages businesses to move beyond mere compliance towards proactive transformation, including setting carbon reduction goals, investing in green innovation, and ensuring responsible resource use. This responsibility can be viewed as an opportunity to future-proof operations, attract consumers, and influence industry-wide practices. When corporations embrace this mandate with sincerity, they can become catalysts of global climate action. At Vedanta, we draw inspiration from India's civilizational ethos, ensuring that sustainability is a cornerstone of our business decisions. With this, in a hard to abate industry, we have mitigated 28 million tonnes of carbon since FY23. Investments in renewable energy are central to Vedanta's strategy, with the company having secured renewable energy equivalent power capacity to 1.03 GW (gigawatt) through power delivery agreements. The introduction of India's only low-carbon metals like Restora, Restora Ultra (Aluminium) and EcoZen (Zinc) further demonstrates the company's focus on decarbonisation. Water conservation is another key area for Vedanta. Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary, has been certified as a 2.41 times Water Positive Company, indicating its efforts in water recycling and replenishment. Such initiatives align with the Vedic principle of living in harmony with natural resources, ensuring their availability for future generations. Biodiversity preservation is also part of Vedanta's sustainability agenda. The company is committed to planting 7 million trees and has completed 3 million - aiming for a Net Positive Impact on ecosystems. Projects like the Miyawaki forests and mangrove plantations are intended to help sequester carbon and restore habitats. As a global collective, preserving our environment and planet will be more readily achieved when it is seen not as an imposition or an added cost, but as an integral part of operations and daily life. Businesses have a crucial role in this by making environment-friendly products and services economically viable to encourage widespread adoption. Continuous investment in technology can provide opportunities and solutions. We are already seeing results. On World Environment Day, it is important to emphasise that supporting the well being of people and the planet is essential. Businesses, governments, and civil society should collaborate to achieve this goal. India, as a growing economy with an inherent regard for nature, is well positioned to demonstrate an alternative approach to development. Note to the Reader: This article is part of Hindustan Times' promotional consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. Hindustan Times assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Vedanta mitigates 28 million tonnes of carbon emissions since FY23
Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said it has mitigated 28 million tonnes of carbon emissions since FY23, roughly equivalent to the carbon dioxide absorbed by more than one billion trees annually. Backed by the country's largest portfolio of energy transition metals, the company utilised 2.61 billion units of renewable energy including waste heat recovery in FY25, Vedanta Ltd said in a statement. Vedanta has a growing portfolio of low-carbon 'green' products in aluminium (Restora and Restora Ultra), zinc (EcoZen), and display glass (Super Green SaiSei), with some of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. The company said it has ramped up renewable energy usage by 14 times since FY20 and is targeting to achieve 2.5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. "At Vedanta, we don't see sustainability as a checkbox, but as a responsibility that shapes every decision we make. From producing the world's greenest metals, scaling up renewables, to empowering our people to be climate champions through the Vedanta Academy for Sustainability, each step reflects our long-term commitment to the planet. "I'm proud that these actions are part of the larger transformation we're driving through Vedanta 2.0, as we lead the way towards a greener, more resilient tomorrow," Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director - Vedanta Ltd and Chairperson - Hindustan Zinc Ltd said.
