### Hindustan Zinc Launches EcoZen, Asia’s First Low Carbon ‘Green’ Zinc

**Mumbai, 2Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, has unveiled EcoZen, its new low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Recognized as the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by S&P Global CSA, Hindustan Zinc introduces Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc for global customers.

**Key Highlights:**
- **EcoZen Certification:** Certified as low-carbon zinc by a global sustainability consulting firm through a life cycle assessment (LCA).
- **Carbon Footprint:** Less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, approximately 75% lower than the global average.
- **Production:** Manufactured using renewable energy.

**Primary Applications:**
Zinc, primarily used for the galvanization of steel to prevent corrosion, is essential in sectors like steel, infrastructure, automotive, renewable energy, electronics, hi-tech manufacturing, energy storage, defense, and electric mobility.

**EcoZen’s Environmental Impact:**
This innovative product enables a significant reduction in carbon emissions, avoiding approximately 400 kgs of CO2 emissions per tonne of steel galvanized with EcoZen.

**Leadership Statements:**
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director of Vedanta Group, stated, “Sustainability is central to our business decisions. Hindustan Zinc’s recognition as #1 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment underscores our commitment to a sustainable future. The launch of EcoZen is a significant step towards our goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050, setting global ESG benchmarks.”

Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Limited, added, “EcoZen’s launch is a landmark in our decarbonization journey, catering to environmentally conscious customers and supporting supply chain decarbonization. Produced with a carbon footprint of less than one tonne of carbon equivalent, EcoZen is one of the most sustainable low carbon zinc options available, crucial for infrastructure protection and low carbon technology.”

EcoZen exemplifies Hindustan Zinc’s dedication to decarbonizing its operations while offering customers a sustainable advantage. The product’s certification process, based on a mass-balance approach and cradle-to-gate method, ensures minimal global warming potential (GWP), positioning EcoZen as a leading eco-friendly zinc product in the market.