The collaboration will focus on integrating EcoZen, produced using renewable energy, into Tata Steel’s operations, as part of efforts to support climate-aligned sourcing and sustainable industrial practices.
EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than one tonne of Carbondioxide equivalent per tonne of zinc, around 75% lower than the global industry average, according to the company.
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Hindustan Zinc said the use of low-carbon zinc can help reduce emissions in downstream applications, with EcoZen enabling savings of about 400 kg of CO₂ per tonne of steel galvanised compared with conventional zinc.
“EcoZen represents our vision to offer sustainable metal solutions… Our partnership with Tata Steel is a significant milestone in scaling up the adoption of low-carbon zinc,” said Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc.
Tata Steel’s Chief Procurement Officer Ranjan Sinha said the collaboration reflects the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable practices and advancing green technologies across the supply chain.
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Zinc is widely used in galvanising steel to enhance durability and corrosion resistance across sectors such as infrastructure, automotive and renewable energy. By lowering emissions at the raw material stage, the partnership aims to help customers reduce Scope 3 emissions and improve overall sustainability performance.
The companies said the collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship of over two decades and is aligned with broader efforts to support India’s transition towards low-carbon industrial growth.
Shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd were trading nearly 5% down at ₹489.10 as of 12.45 pm on Monday, while those of Tata Steel were down 4.42% at ₹188.07 around the same time.
