CLARKSVILLE, TN − Nyrstar has announced its Balen (Belgium), Budel (The Netherlands), Clarksville (USA) and Hobart (Australia) zinc smelting operations have achieved The Zinc Mark, meeting best in class requirements for responsible production practices.
“Zinc and the critical and strategic byproducts we generate at our electrified zinc smelters in Australia, Europe and the US are essential for the green transition, high tech and regional security,” said Guido Janssen, Nyrstar CEO. “The Zinc Mark award for our zinc smelting operations is a testament to the care our local teams take for environment, health, safety and the well-being of our local communities, demonstrating Nyrstar’s robust ESG policies and practices.”
Nyrstar Balen, Budel and Hobart are the first sites to receive The Zinc Mark in Belgium, The Netherlands and Australia. The Zinc Mark is achieved through The Copper Mark assurance framework and aims to promote responsible production practices along the value chains of the minerals. To receive The Zinc Mark, operations are assessed and independently verified against 32 responsible production criteria including greenhouse gas emissions, community health and safety, respect for Indigenous rights and business integrity.
More information about The Zinc Mark verification can be found here. Nyrstar’s Zinc Mark awards for its Balen, Budel, Clarksville and Hobart operations can be found here.