Hindustan Zinc Ltd
Hindustan Zinc Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Hindustan Zinc conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hindustan Zinc's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Hindustan Zinc generated a total of 20,240,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 31.23% of Hindustan Zinc's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 68.77% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Hindustan Zinc's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hindustan Zinc's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Hindustan Zinc reported a total waste generation of 20,240,000 metric tonnes, of which 31.23% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Hindustan Zinc is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Hindustan Zinc reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Hindustan Zinc's total waste generation increased by 18.57%, but declined by 3.98% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Hindustan Zinc's waste recovery rate increased by 1.72%, while holding steady in 2024, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Hindustan Zinc’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Hindustan Zinc’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Hindustan Zinc’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Hindustan Zinc generated a total of 20,240,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.54% of Hindustan Zinc's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 6.27% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 93.19% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Hindustan Zinc’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Hindustan Zinc reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Hindustan Zinc's total waste generation increased by 18.57%, including a 3.98% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Hindustan Zinc saw a long-term increase of 16.37% in hazardous waste share, but a 2.97% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, Hindustan Zinc's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Hindustan Zinc treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Hindustan Zinc reported that 109,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.54% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (59.63%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Hindustan Zinc has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.