Vedanta Aluminium reduces 28.5% GHG emissions, one step at a time for Net Zero future

Vedanta Aluminium has achieved yet another significant milestone under sustainability by attaining a 28.5 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions against the FY2012 baseline.This accomplishment, aligned with the company’s Net Zero vision, reinforces the company’s ever-lasting commitment towards environmental protection.

As part of its environmental efforts, Vedanta Aluminium is also committed to socio-economic upliftment and thus invested INR 1.1 billion (US$12.7 million) to support underprivileged communities across all the regions it operates in, as outlined in the company’s most recent Sustainable Development Report 2023-24. As India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium is dedicated to enhancing both the socio-economic and environmental frameworks of these areas, with its efforts having positively impacted 600,000 individuals across 269 villages to date.

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-executive Director at Vedanta, said: “At Vedanta Aluminium, we take pride in embodying our ‘Transforming for Good’ philosophy, which underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and meaningful community impact. As a key enabler of the global energy transition, aluminium production necessitates responsible and sustainable practices. Guided by our ESG principles, we are dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 while advancing eco-conscious operations that align with India’s Net Zero vision for 2070. Through bold climate action including the incorporation of renewable energy in our operations and in introduction of green aluminium lines, Restora and Restora Ultra, we are setting a benchmark for responsible industrial growth on a global scale. Together, we are creating a sustainable future for the planet and its people.”

Commenting on the company’s sustainability journey, Sunil Gupta, COO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. As a testament to our efforts, we are proud to have secured the second position in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024. With the release of our FY2024 Sustainable Development Report, we celebrate significant milestones in our journey towards creating lasting environmental and social impact. Our commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 is reflected in the substantial reduction of GHG emissions and our growing adoption of renewable energy. Beyond environmental stewardship, we continue to empower local communities and foster sustainable industrial practices. These achievements underscore our leadership in sustainability and reaffirm our dedication to balancing growth with responsibility—to people, the planet, and future generations.”

Vedanta’s sustainability achievements at a glance

• Achieved second rank in the prestigious S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), representing the global aluminium sector
• Launched Restora and Restora Ultra, India’s first low-carbon primary aluminium made with 10.17 per cent recycled metal
• Reduced GHG emissions by 10 per cent in FY2024 compared to FY2021
• Utilised 133 per cent of generated ash
• Secured 1.3 billion units of renewable energy, which was 3.7 per cent of total energy procurement
• Recycled more than 15 billion litres of water in FY2024
• Utilised 20 tonnes of biomass briquettes daily
• Introduced 26 transgender individuals in the workforce and so much more