Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to develop a 250-hectare ecological restoration project at its Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter Complex in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district. The initiative aims to transform industrial land into a self-sustaining natural ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
The project will follow a scientific multi-layered ecological restoration approach comprising native trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses suited to the local landscape. It will include measures for invasive species management, support for water bodies and aquatic ecosystems, and long-term maintenance protocols. TERI will assist in identifying suitable native plant species and provide subject matter expertise across planning, design, and implementation phases.
This collaboration builds on Hindustan Zinc's existing partnership with TERI, under which restoration of 22.25 hectares at the Jarofix Yard has already been completed in two phases. Nearly 56,400 native trees have been planted using TERI's Mycorrhiza technology. A 6-hectare biodiversity park is also being developed atop the secured landfill within the complex.
Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said the partnership reflects the company's focus on building responsible, future-ready operations by transforming industrial land into resilient green ecosystems. Hindustan Zinc became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals in 2025.
The project is part of Hindustan Zinc's broader ESG roadmap, which includes a 530 MW round-the-clock renewable energy agreement expected to meet over 70% of its power requirement. The company has improved its water recycling rate to 49% and expanded its green mobility fleet to 232 vehicles, including electric and LNG-powered vehicles.
Hindustan Zinc was ranked the world's most sustainable metals and mining company for the third consecutive year in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025. The company operates as a Vedanta Group entity and holds about 74% market share of the primary zinc market in India.
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