UditVani, Jamshedpur: In a significant push towards sustainable industrial practices, Tata Steel has strengthened its long-standing collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited to integrate EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc solution, into steel manufacturing.
Hindustan Zinc, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five global silver producers, is advancing the use of EcoZen—Asia’s first low-carbon zinc—produced using renewable energy.
With a verified carbon footprint of less than one tonne of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of zinc, EcoZen reduces emissions by nearly 75 per cent compared to the global industry average. This positions it as a critical enabler for industries seeking to cut emissions across their value chains.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment by both companies to embed climate-conscious strategies into core operations and procurement frameworks.
Zinc plays a vital role in galvanising steel, enhancing durability and corrosion resistance across sectors such as infrastructure, automotive, renewable energy, and electronics.
By incorporating EcoZen, companies can significantly lower the embedded carbon footprint of galvanised steel.
Notably, the use of EcoZen can help avoid approximately 400 kg of CO₂ emissions per tonne of steel galvanised, offering a measurable pathway for reducing Scope 3 emissions—often the most challenging to address.
This makes the initiative particularly relevant as industries worldwide intensify efforts toward decarbonisation.
With over two decades of strategic association, the partnership is now evolving into a model for responsible sourcing and climate-aligned industrial growth.
By combining operational excellence with green innovation, both companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of building a resilient, low-carbon steel value chain in India.
