Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five silver producers globally, has clinched the ‘Best BRSR Report – Manufacturing (Large Cap)’ at the 4th ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards, led by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
The award recognises Hindustan Zinc’s long-standing commitment to ethical governance, responsible manufacturing, and transparent ESG disclosures, in line with globally benchmarked standards. In India, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) is the SEBI-mandated ESG framework for the top 1,000 listed companies, designed to standardise ESG performance reporting.
The recognition underscores a shift in investor and regulator expectations: “less narrative, more decision-useful, comparable and verifiable data.” Hindustan Zinc’s FY 2024–25 BRSR stood out for its governance-led disclosures, covering energy and emissions, water stewardship, biodiversity, occupational health and safety, community impact, and business conduct, all presented with clarity and quantitative rigour.
Commenting on the accolade, CEO Arun Misra 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.”
Hindustan Zinc has consistently led the way in sustainability reporting, often ahead of regulatory mandates. The company voluntarily adopted BRSR in FY 2021–22, a year before SEBI made it mandatory.
Its reporting spans multiple voluntary frameworks, including GRI-aligned Sustainability Reports, UN Global Compact principles, FIMI’s Sustainable Mining Initiative, IFRS S2-aligned Climate Action Reports, and India’s first TNFD report in the metals and mining sector. Its Integrated Annual Report has also been recognised by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) for reporting excellence.
The company’s sustainability agenda extends beyond reporting. Hindustan Zinc is advancing decarbonisation, clean energy, and responsible resource stewardship across operations. In March 2025, it signed a round-the-clock Power Delivery Agreement with Serentica Renewables, boosting green-power capacity to 530 MW and targeting 70% renewable electricity by FY28.
Aligned with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) decarbonisation pathway, Hindustan Zinc aims for Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. In FY24–25, the company achieved 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. It also became India’s first member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), reinforcing its leadership in responsible mining.
The award further cements Hindustan Zinc’s position as one of India’s most forward-looking and sustainable corporate entities, driving a transformation into a multi-metal powerhouse powered by green technologies, operational excellence, and resilient growth.
