Integrated Thinking at Hindustan Zinc

Value creation at Hindustan Zinc emerges from the interplay between our resources (six capitals) and our relationships (stakeholders), both shaped by the external environment we operate in, the material issues facing our business, and the priorities we choose to act on. This integrated thinking helps shape our decisions, capital allocation, and strategic priorities, ensuring value for all stakeholders.

ESG Focus

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is at the core of our business model.

ESG actions are driven by:

Sustainability Goals 2030
ZERO HARM, ZERO WASTE, ZERO DISCHARGE philosophy

Our Vision

Be the world’s largest and the most admired Zinc-Lead & Silver Company

Our Mission

Enhance stakeholder value through exploration, innovation, operational excellence, safety and sustainability
Be a globally lowest cost producer
Maintain market leadership and customer delight

Our Values

Entrepreneurship
Trust
Integrity
Care
Excellence
Innovation
Respect

Strengthened by

Our Core Strengths

Large scale, low cost, irreplaceable asset base with mine life of 25+ years
Invested in metals relevant for energy transition
Ideally positioned to capitalise on India’s growth
Robust financial profile and strong balance sheet
Investments in high IRR projects driving strong shareholder returns
ESG excellence, investing in a sustainable future

and integration of strategy into the business model

We align strategic and ESG priorities, capital allocation, and stakeholder expectations through a single integrated decision-making framework, amplifying value creation while mitigating risk.

Strategic Priorities

Maintaining a portfolio of mines with long life

Expansion of capacities

Strengthening cost leadership

Building a diversified product portfolio

Progressing towards a sustainable future

Sustained through staying aligned with the world around us

Macroeconomic scenario

We track external developments and accordingly align our strategy and business model to stay agile and responsive.

Stakeholder expectations and concerns

We address stakeholder needs and build stronger relationships for sustained value delivery.

Risks and opportunities

We identify material risks, including emerging and ESG risks, through a comprehensive assessment and manage them while tapping opportunities for continued success.

Material issues impacting business

We adopt a double materiality approach to assess both our impact on stakeholders and the environment, and the impact of ESG factors on our business, informed by external trends and stakeholder engagement insights.

Value creation across six capitals

We continuously monitor and measure impact across all six capitals and enhance outcomes through targeted initiatives and investments.

Financial Capital

Manufactured Capital

Intellectual Capital

Human Capital

Social and Relationship Capital

Natural Capital

Value delivery for stakeholders

Stakeholders support our strategy and operations, and are also impacted by our operations. We remain focused on creating value through mutual engagement.

Customers

Suppliers

Communities

Government and Regulatory Authorities

Employees & Business Partners’ Employees

Investors/Shareholders

NGOs

Positive societal and environmental impact

We ensure sustained progress on our ESG goals, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), to enable sustainable outcomes.

Our inclusive and responsible growth strategy

Value creation strategy

Investment in mineral resources, reserves, and exploration capability to support 2x growth and India’s mineral self-reliance, while creating employment
Multiple, long-term mining leases and investments in their development
Seamless logistics and transportation
Skilled, diverse, and technology-enabled workforce, with growing leadership representation of women

Value delivery strategy

Globally benchmarked ESG practices anchored in ICMM membership and Sustainability Goals 2030
Strengthening customer-centricity and digital innovation
Deliver consistent fiscal growth, stakeholder value, and national contribution
Embedded AI, automation, and digitalisation across mines and smelters
Continued expansion of value-added products and customer-led innovation

Value sustenance strategy

Strengthening ESG practices, ethics, and governance framework
Visionary leadership
Optimise resource use
Proactive risk management and disciplined capital deployment into high-return opportunities
Long-term stakeholder relations and talent development