Tata Steel and Hindustan Zinc have announced a strategic partnership to integrate low-carbon zinc solutions into steel manufacturing, strengthening efforts toward sustainable industrial practices.
The collaboration will see the use of Hindustan Zinc’s EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc product produced using renewable energy. The solution has a verified carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of zinc, which is about 75% lower than the global industry average. It is designed to help downstream industries reduce value-chain emissions.
Zinc plays a critical role in steel production, particularly in galvanisation, where it protects steel from corrosion and extends its lifespan. This makes it essential across sectors such as infrastructure, automotive, renewable energy, electronics, and energy storage.
Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “EcoZen represents our vision to offer sustainable metal solutions that support the evolving needs of global manufacturing.”
“Our partnership with Tata Steel is a significant milestone in scaling up the adoption of low-carbon zinc and reinforcing greener supply chains across India’s industrial ecosystem,” he added.
Ranjan Sinha, Chief Procurement Officer of Tata Steel, said, “Tata Steel congratulates its strategic partner, Hindustan Zinc, on the delivery of Ecozen (a pioneering environment-friendly Zinc metal) to our Sahibabad plant. This collaboration underscores our shared commitments to sustainable practices and advancing green technologies amongst our supplier eco-system.”
Through this partnership, both companies aim to support broader sustainability goals, including Scope 3 emissions reduction and climate-aligned procurement frameworks. The initiative is also expected to contribute to India’s transition toward low-carbon and resilient industrial growth, according to a regulatory filing.
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