Sustainability
ZINC
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Recycled content in ~20 million tons of zinc entering first use annually
FACTS
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IZA full members reporting on Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (2020)
ZINC'S SUSTAINABILITY PROPOSITION
IZA Members are committed to using resources as efficiently as possible, limiting environmental impacts at every level, and contributing positively to our global society. Our commitments and initiatives span the scope of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals from zero hunger to climate action. Our role is to analyse impacts, and interact with member companies, zinc users, and stakeholders towards responsible and sustainable production and use of zinc:
Guiding the global zinc industry towards maximum contributions to the UN SDGs as a sector.
Identifying and sharing impact opportunities/solutions to enable decarbonization of the zinc value chain.
Implementing strategies to address risks in the zinc value chain, across the ESG spectrum.
Supporting long-term availability of zinc through identification of circularity gaps and impact opportunities.
Integrating life cycle thinking into technology and market development opportunities for zinc products.
Navigating Zinc to a Sustainable Future
Through its targeted projects, IZA enables the sustainable development of the global zinc sector and it's products. Follow the image links to learn more.
United Nations SDGs
Climate Change
Circularity
Responsible Sourcing
Life Cycle Assessment
OUR PARTNERS
Zinc Lifecycle Assessments
Zinc Industry Decarbonization Roadmap
Risk Analysis
Responsible Sourcing of Zinc
Zinc as Responsible Input Material to Galvanized Steel Production
Zinc Carbon Footprint Reporting Guidance
Zinc Stocks and Flows Analysis, 2050 Supply and Demand Scenarios
Responsible Sourcing Standards and Schemes
Baseline Zinc Industry Carbon Footprint
UN SDG Roadmap for Global Zinc Industry
Joint Due Diligence Standard and ESG Assessment Scheme (Zinc Mark)
Life Cycle Assessment
LCA in EU Regulations
Responsible Sourcing
