Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, continues to set new benchmarks in its journey towards sustainability, by reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 28.5% against its FY2012 baseline. This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to responsible environmental practices and its vision for a Net Zero future. The company’s sustainability journey and achievements are comprehensively captured in its most recent Sustainable Development Report 2023-24, which highlights significant progress in environmental stewardship, governance, and community initiatives.
The company’s community impact efforts remain robust, with INR 1.1 billion allocated to various community development projects. These initiatives have positively impacted the lives of approximately 600,000 individuals across 269 villages in some of the most backward regions of the country. With this focus on inclusive growth, Vedanta Aluminium continues to enhance social equity and contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of the regions it operates in.
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, 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."
