Vedanta Aluminium recognised as TNFD early adopter, puts nature at core of business strategy

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has been recognised as an early adopter for its first Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, released in 2025. The company also reaffirmed its goal of No Net Loss by 2050, signalling a strategic shift towards embedding nature and biodiversity into its core business framework.

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The TNFD marks a significant step in strengthening Vedanta Aluminium’s approach to nature‑related risk management. Through the assessment, the company has mapped its dependencies, impacts and risks across operations, identifying priority ecosystems and material water, and biodiversity‑related challenges across its value chain. This exercise enhances the organisation’s ability to integrate nature‑linked considerations into decision-making. With this step, Vedanta Aluminium joins a select group of global metals and mining companies to adopt the TNFD framework.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Being recognised as a TNFD early adopter marks a significant step in embedding nature considerations into our core business decision‑making. Our focus remains on strengthening transparency, addressing nature‑related risks and advancing responsible growth through efficient resource use. Through this approach, we aim to create long‑term value for all stakeholders.”

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The company’s progress is supported by measurable improvements in its environmental performance. The company has planted over 2.9 million trees as of FY25, with a target to reach 7 million trees by FY30. These initiatives support habitat restoration, carbon sequestration and soil conservation. The company has adopted nature‑based solutions such as bamboo plantations to strengthen structural vegetation while delivering ecological benefits. Additional interventions include the development of fruit orchards, medicinal plant gardens and artificial nesting habitats to enhance local biodiversity and promote thriving ecosystems around operational areas.

Vedanta Aluminium continues to advance its decarbonisation roadmap alongside nature action. Since FY21, the company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 8.96 per cent achieving 17.01 tCO₂e per tonne of aluminium, even as production scaled up. In FY25, the company consumed 1.57 billion units of renewable energy and is working towards increasing the renewable mix in its operations.

Further strengthening its resource efficiency approach, the company has achieved 100 per cent utilisation of fly ash, reinforcing its circular economy practices. Its water stewardship initiatives have resulted in more than 16 million cubic metres of water recycled annually with a 15.6 per cent water recycling rate, and a roadmap to achieve Net Water Positivity.

Vedanta Aluminium’s sustainability performance continues to be benchmarked against global standards and frameworks. The company was featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, placing among the top 10 per cent of companies globally and ranking #2 in its sector for the third consecutive year. This recognition reflects a broader commitment to transparency, responsible growth and continuous improvement.

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