Vedanta Aluminium Enhances Community and Employee Well-being Amid Summer Heat in Jharsuguda
2nd May 2025
- The company is ensuring easier hydration access for community members during the heatwave
Jharsuguda, Odisha, 02nd May 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has implemented several measures to ensure easier drinking water access for local communities and safeguard the wellbeing of its workforce at its Jharsuguda operations. This comes in response to the extreme temperatures in the region during the ongoing summer season.
Prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity can have adverse effects on the human body, leading to conditions such as severe exhaustion and body cramps. To address the crucial need for sufficient hydration during heatwave conditions, the company has set up multiple water kiosks in high-footfall public areas within the nearby villages. These kiosks will help ensure uninterrupted access to clean, safe drinking water – offering much-needed relief to residents in battling extreme summer conditions.
Within its plant operations, Vedanta has also rolled out a comprehensive ‘Summer Well-being Programme’ to support employees and business partners working in high-temperature environments. The initiative includes the installation of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) stations that help recharge the body’s electrolytes and chilled water dispensers across several critical work zones, helping employees and business partners maintain their hydration levels and preventing heat-related discomfort.
Reiterating the importance of this initiative, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium “At Vedanta, we are deeply committed to the well-being of the communities around us and also of our team members, and are continuously looking for new avenues to address their needs. The water kiosks are an essential initiative to ensure that our community members have access to clean drinking water for adequate relief during the summer season. It is a direct reflection of our core aim, which is to positively impact the lives of those we serve.”
Acknowledging the company’s efforts towards employees and community members, Sanjeet Mohapatra of Shree Krishna Enterprises – a business partner engaged with the company, said, “This summer has been unbearably hot, but the water kiosks set up by Vedanta has been a lifesaver. It is especially important for our elderly and children to stay hydrated during this period, and we are incredibly grateful for this support during such a difficult time.”
These efforts highlight Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to integrating sustainable actions with operational excellence. By maintaining a continuous focus on the health, safety, and well-being of its workforce and surrounding communities, Vedanta remains dedicated to its long-term goal of creating shared value through responsible business practices.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 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.
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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