Hisar, May 11, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing, the Hisar plant of Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has been awarded the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certification with a Platinum+ rating. The certification, verified by Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd, highlights the Hisar unit’s robust waste management framework and its efforts towards strengthening waste segregation, minimising landfill disposal, and embedding sustainable waste management practices across the plant.
During the reporting period from FY 2024-25, the facility achieved an exceptional waste diversion rate of 99.99%, ensuring that nearly all waste generated was effectively recycled, reused, or recovered, with negligible quantities directed to landfill. The assessment, conducted as per mass balance methodology, acknowledges the unit’s strong alignment with circular economy principles and its ongoing commitment to responsible industrial operations.
Speaking on the achievement, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal, said, “At Jindal Stainless, responsible manufacturing is a core business imperative shaping the way we operate and grow. This certification reflects our long-term commitment to aligning operational excellence with environmental responsibility. Achievements such as this further strengthen our resolve to build globally competitive, resource-efficient, and future-ready manufacturing ecosystems.”
Commenting on the achievement, Unit Head – Hisar, Jindal Stainless, Mr Vijay Bindlish, said, “Achieving a 99.99% waste diversion rate is a significant milestone for the Hisar plant, reflecting our teams’ sustained focus on operational excellence and responsible manufacturing. The Platinum+ certification further encourages us to drive higher efficiencies and advance environmentally conscious practices across our operations.”
The Zero Waste to Landfill certification is a globally recognised benchmark that evaluates how effectively an organisation eliminates landfill disposal through reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery initiatives. The Platinum+ rating represents the highest level of performance, reserved for organisations achieving near-total waste diversion.
About Jindal Stainless
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27. It has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2026. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2026. The company’s product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.
Jindal Stainless relies on its integrated operations to enhance its cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless continues to be inspired by a vision for innovation and enriching lives and is committed to social responsibility.
Jindal Stainless remains focused on a greener and sustainable future. The company manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for recyclability of scrap without compromising on quality.