Hindustan Zinc restores 1,105 hectares of land through ecological initiatives

Hindustan Zinc Limited, a major global zinc and silver producer, has successfully restored 1,105 hectares of land, an area comparable to more than 1,500 football fields. This initiative is part of the company’s Sustainability Goals 2030, focusing on integrating ecological restoration with mining operations through reclamation, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable land use.

Since 2020, the company has planted 850,000 saplings, with 114,000 of those planted during fiscal year 2026. These efforts include Miyawaki-style plantations in Rajpura Dariba, Chanderiya, Debari, and Kayad. Additionally, a partnership with TERI has launched a 250-hectare ecological restoration project at the Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter Complex.

In terms of resource management, the company has achieved a 3.32x water-positive certification and utilizes zero liquid discharge systems. In Rajasthan, it meets over 30 percent of its water requirements through recycled sewage water. The company also reported that its renewable energy share rose to approximately 18 percent in FY2026, with a target of 70 percent by FY28.