Vedanta Aluminium Powers India’s Net-Zero Journey with 8.96% Drop in GHG Intensity, 1,500 MW Renewable Plan, and 100% Fly Ash Utilization
4th November 2025
- 8.96% reduction in GHG intensity since FY21, driven by efficiency and clean energy initiatives
- 1,500 MW renewable power by 2030 through long-term PPAs to accelerate decarbonization
- 100% fly ash utilization and 14.6 MMT waste recycled, reinforcing circular economy leadership
New Delhi, 3rd November, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable industrial practices with the release of three ESG disclosures for FY25 – Sustainable Development Report, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Report, and Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report. These reports highlight the company’s strong progress in transparent practices in alignment with India’s Net Zero 2070 vision and commitment to building a greener industrial future.
Guided by its ESG vision of Transforming for Good, Vedanta Aluminium continues to embed sustainability across every aspect of its operations, from decarbonizing smelters and refining processes to driving community empowerment and ecosystem restoration.
Vedanta Aluminium has released its inaugural TNFD Report, adopting the globally recognized LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) framework to identify and manage nature-related risks and opportunities. The company has committed to achieving No Net Loss by 2050, with site-specific Biodiversity Management Plans already in place across all operational locations.
The TCFD Report outlines Vedanta Aluminium’s climate risk management strategy, including scenario analysis, transition risk assessments, and climate resilience planning across its operations. These disclosures align with global best practices and reinforce the company’s position as a sustainability leader.
In FY25, the company produced 2.42 million tonnes of aluminium, accounting for over half of India’s total output, while maintaining zero environmental non-compliance. It also earned the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) certification, further strengthening its position as a global supplier of responsibly produced aluminium. Importantly, Vedanta Aluminium ranked 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry.
Vedanta Aluminium achieved an 8.96% reduction in GHG intensity, reaching its lowest level of 17.01 tCO₂e per tonne of aluminium since FY21. To sustain this momentum, the company plans to source 1,500 MW of renewable power by 2030 through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), aligning with India’s decarbonization goals and the rising global demand for low-carbon aluminium.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said “Our sustainability strategy is deeply rooted in the company’s ESG vision, which provides a clear and actionable roadmap for responsible growth. We continue to make steady progress toward this vision. At Vedanta Aluminium, sustainability is not just about compliance, it’s our growth strategy. Our ESG progress demonstrates how a hard-to-abate sector like aluminium can embrace innovation, renewable energy, and circularity to drive meaningful change. We are proud to lead India’s journey toward Net Zero, proving that industrial growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.”
As part of its clean energy transition, the company has partnered with GAIL Gas Limited to supply natural gas to its Jharsuguda smelter. The transition expected to be completed by end-2025 will cut over 47,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. GAIL is constructing a 7.5 km pipeline to deliver 32,000 SCM/day of gas under a five-year agreement, supporting Vedanta’s upcoming 430 KTPA cast house and strengthening its decarbonization roadmap.
The company also achieved 100% ash utilization, effectively repurposing 12.08 million metric tonnes of ash generated across its operations for road construction, brick manufacturing, cement co-processing, and mine/quarry filling.
In FY25 alone, the company recycled and reused 14.6 million tonnes of waste, reflecting a deep commitment to resource efficiency and landfill reduction. Its circular approach extends beyond materials, encompassing water conservation, biodiversity protection, and mine restoration to create long-term environmental and community value.
With over 100 technology-led projects and partnerships with 70+ startups, Vedanta Aluminium is embedding innovation across its operations — from AI-driven safety systems to climate-resilient infrastructure and community adaptation programs.
Through its flagship product range, Restora (low-carbon aluminium) and Restora Ultra (ultra-low carbon aluminium), Vedanta Aluminium is charting a responsible path for the industry. Restora products record a GHG intensity below 4 tCO₂e per MT, nearly half the global threshold for low-carbon aluminium, with a goal for 30% of its portfolio to comprise these products by 2030.
With measurable goals, transparent reporting, and alignment with national priorities such as Make in India and Net Zero 2070, Vedanta Aluminium is powering India’s green energy transition and redefining sustainability benchmarks for the global aluminium industry.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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