Hindustan Zinc Secures Top 1% Ranking in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026

New Delhi:  Marks ninth consecutive year of inclusion; ranks among global leaders in Metals & Mining for third straight year

Udaipur, February 19, 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188; NSE: HINDZINC), the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five silver producers globally, has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, securing a place in the Top 1% of companies worldwide in the Metals & Mining (MNX) industry.

The company achieved this distinction based on its impressive Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 90 out of 100. The ranking, announced by S&P Global as part of its annual evaluation of corporate sustainability performance, recognizes companies demonstrating industry-leading performance across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters.

Consistent Global Recognition

This milestone marks Hindustan Zinc's ninth consecutive inclusion in the prestigious Sustainability Yearbook and its third straight year in the coveted Top 1% category. The achievement follows the company being ranked as the world's most sustainable metals and mining company in the S&P Global CSA 2025 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its global leadership in responsible mining.

Out of over 9,200 companies across 59 industries that were assessed for this year's Sustainability Yearbook, only 848 earned the distinction of Yearbook Members. The Top 1% distinction is awarded to a select group of global companies that consistently demonstrate superior ESG performance relative to their sector peers.

The recognition reflects Hindustan Zinc's sustained excellence across multiple parameters including climate strategy, water stewardship, organizational workplace practices, governance standards, and risk management.

Recent Sustainability Milestones

The S&P Global recognition adds to a series of recent sustainability-linked achievements for Hindustan Zinc:

• The company received the 'Best BRSR Report – Manufacturing (Large Cap)' at the 4th ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards for its FY25 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, recognized for its governance-led structure, strong quantitative disclosures, and transparency.

• Its Integrated Annual Report FY25 and Sustainable Development Report 2025 earned 'Platinum Worldwide' recognition at the LACP Spotlight Awards 2025, ranking first in India and sixth globally among over 500 submissions.

Leadership Speak

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said: "Being ranked in the Top 1% of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the third consecutive year is a matter of immense pride for all of us. This recognition reflects our consistent efforts to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations, from responsible mining and decarbonisation to community development and governance excellence. It strengthens our resolve to continue setting global benchmarks as we build a resilient, future-ready and sustainable metals business."

Climate Action and Decarbonisation

Hindustan Zinc has continued to advance its long-term sustainability roadmap through focused climate action, clean energy adoption, and responsible resource management. In March 2025, the company signed a round-the-clock renewable Power Delivery Agreement with Serentica Renewables, a move expected to increase its green energy capacity to 530 MW and support its target of meeting 70% of its electricity requirement through renewables by FY28.

The initiative forms a key part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved decarbonisation pathway and its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by or before 2050.

Over the past year, the company achieved a reduction of approximately 6.7 lakh tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions and increased the share of renewables in its power portfolio to nearly 19%. It also strengthened its global responsible mining credentials by becoming the first Indian metals and mining company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), reaffirming its commitment to the highest international environmental and social performance standards.

Commitment to Sustainable Growth

This continued global recognition solidifies Hindustan Zinc's commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its growth strategy and reinforces its position as one of the world's leading responsible metals companies. The company continues to drive long-term value through climate-aligned operations, innovation, and inclusive development, steering the metals and mining industry toward a more resilient, responsible, and future-ready ecosystem.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and amongst the top five silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 77% of the primary zinc market in India.

The company also launched EcoZen, Asia's first low-carbon 'green' zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 3.32 times water-positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 2.3 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India