India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, Hindustan Zinc Limited, has set a notable industry benchmark by becoming the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). ICMM is the leading global organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, transparency, and ethical standards within the mining and metals sector.
This significant milestone highlights Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainability as a core strategic pillar. The company’s induction into ICMM followed a comprehensive independent assessment and endorsement by the ICMM Council, based on recommendations from the Independent Expert Review Panel (IERP). Joining ICMM signals Hindustan Zinc’s pledge to meet the organization’s 40 rigorous performance expectations in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) areas, ensuring all its operations are subject to third-party validation.
As the first new ICMM member since 2021 and ICMM’s first from South Asia, Hindustan Zinc demonstrates industry leadership by embracing the highest standards for sustainable development and responsible mining practices.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc, said the membership reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development, while enabling collaboration with global mining leaders.
With this commitment, Hindustan Zinc pledges to meet ICMM’s 40 performance expectations, encompassing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and to undergo third-party validation across all its operations.
Arun Misra, CEO – Hindustan Zinc, called it a new chapter in the company’s Sustainability 2.0 journey, integrating global best practices to create lasting environmental, social, and industry-wide impact.
Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO, ICMM, welcomed Hindustan Zinc as a significant addition, strengthening collective efforts and reinforcing its leadership in India’s mining sector.
Headquartered in Udaipur, Hindustan Zinc operates silver-lead-zinc underground mines, smelters, and allied infrastructure across northwest India. Recognized for excellence in tailings management, decarbonization, circular economy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company maintains independent governance and transparent sustainability reporting.
Hindustan Zinc has been ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for two consecutive years. Its 2030 Sustainable Goals focus on climate action, biodiversity, water stewardship, circularity, and inclusive growth, with a commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. It was the first Indian metals and mining company to secure SBTi-validated targets aligned to the 1.5°C goal, achieving a 15% reduction in GHG emissions intensity in FY25 vs 2020. With an EPD-verified portfolio, Hindustan Zinc is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition, balancing growth with environmental stewardship and social progress.
