Udaipur, February 18, 2025 – Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, has once again demonstrated its global leadership in corporate transparency and sustainability reporting by securing the No. 1 rank worldwide in the Materials Category at the prestigious League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) Vision Awards 2023-24.
The company’s Integrated Annual Report 2023-24 received the Platinum Award, ranking among the Top 5 Integrated Reports globally, marking its second consecutive year of excellence. In a landmark achievement, Hindustan Zinc’s Sustainability Report made a stellar debut at the LACP Vision Awards, securing the 1st position globally in the Materials Category and earning a Platinum Award. Additionally, the Integrated Annual Report was recognized as the “Most Creative Report Worldwide,” standing out among nearly 1,000 global participants for its innovative storytelling, compelling design, and engaging content.
This achievement reinforces Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to best-in-class financial disclosures, ESG-driven reporting, and sustainable business practices, setting a benchmark in the global mining and metals sector.
Global Recognition for Excellence in Corporate Reporting
The LACP Vision Awards are among the world’s most prestigious corporate communication honors, recognizing excellence in financial reporting, corporate disclosure, and stakeholder engagement. Reports are evaluated based on first impression, narrative clarity, creativity, message relevance, accessibility, and overall design.
Sandeep Modi, Chief Financial Officer, Hindustan Zinc Limited, stated:
“This prestigious recognition underscores Hindustan Zinc’s relentless pursuit of excellence in corporate reporting. Our Integrated Annual Report reflects our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and creating long-term value for stakeholders. Securing the No. 1 position in the Materials category for both our Integrated Annual Report and Sustainability Report further reinforces our leadership in responsible corporate disclosures, reporting practices, and ESG-driven growth.”
Key Highlights from Hindustan Zinc’s Integrated Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2023-24
- Fifth Integrated Annual Report aligned with International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) framework (now part of the IFRS Foundation)
- INR 33,221 crores in stakeholder value creation in FY24
- INR 5,493 crores delivered as dividends to shareholders
- INR 13,195 crores contributed to the exchequer in FY24
- INR 269 crores invested in social impact initiatives, benefiting 1.9 million people across 3,700 villages
- 64% local procurement in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
- 2.51 MGJ of renewable energy generated in FY24
- Commissioned Phase 1 of a 4,000 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant at Zawar Mines
- Became India’s first metal and mining company with validated Science-Based Targets (SBTs), targeting net-zero by 2050
- Launched India’s first Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report
- Secured two Indian patents for innovative methodologies
Hindustan Zinc’s award-winning Integrated Annual Report, titled “Forging Ahead: Sustainably. Innovatively. Responsibly.”, achieved an impressive score of 99 out of 100, raising the bar for corporate transparency and sustainability disclosures. The full Integrated Annual Report and Sustainability Report can be accessed on the Hindustan Zinc website:
🔗 Integrated Annual Report: Click Here
🔗 Sustainability Report: Click Here
Hindustan Zinc: A Global Leader in Sustainable Mining
A Vedanta Group company, Hindustan Zinc is the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer, catering to 40+ countries with a 75% market share in India’s primary zinc market. The company has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining sector for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024. Additionally, it is certified as a 2.41x Water-Positive company, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
As a pioneer in sustainable mining, Hindustan Zinc plays a critical role in enabling the global energy transition through its commitment to ESG leadership, resource efficiency, and net-zero ambitions.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
