Hindustan Zinc bags 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award'

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Hindustan Zinc (HZL), India's largest integrated producer of zinc and lead has been awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award - 2006 by the World Environment Foundation for using environment friendly techniques in carrying out industrial activities.

Himachal Pradesh Governor Mr Vishnu Singh Kokje presented the award to unit head, HZL, K Shivaprasad at a glittering function at the SM Convention Center in Palampur in HP on the occasion of the 8th World Congress on Environment Management.

Mr K Shivaprasad said, ''HZL respects its obligation and committment to the society to conserve/maintain the environment and bio-resources is accorded as much importance as to the company's business goals. Receiving this award is a proud moment for all of us and indeed a recognition of our endeavours.'' UNI VS PM SKB1818