New Delhi: Vedanta Limited, a global leader in natural resources and technology, has solidified its position as a trailblazer in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence. The Vedanta Group achieved a stellar 5th rank globally among 248 metal and mining companies in the prestigious S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024. Its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL, NSE: HINDZINC), retained the #1 global ranking for the second consecutive year, while Vedanta Aluminium secured the #2 position among aluminium producers. Notably, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc are the only Indian companies to feature in the global top ten rankings.
The S&P Global CSA is regarded as one of the world’s most comprehensive ESG benchmarks, evaluating companies across rigorous ESG criteria. These rankings underscore Vedanta Group’s steadfast commitment to aligning its strategies with global sustainability standards, driving responsible business practices, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Hindustan Zinc achieved a score of 86 with highest scores globally in key parameters such as climate strategy, community relations, waste & pollutants.
Commenting on the achievement, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd. and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., said, “I am immensely proud that Hindustan Zinc is #1 and Vedanta amongst the top 5 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 – two years in a row. Our rankings are a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability, positive social impact and excellence in governance. Vedanta Aluminium has also remained one of the most sustainable aluminium producers in the world – highlighting our focus on driving meaningful change. We hope to continue to contribute towards sustainable value creation on a global scale.”
