Vedanta Aluminium plants 1 lakh trees in 2 months under the ‘Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar’ campaign
4th September 2025
Bhubaneswar; 4th September 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has successfully completed its mega plantation drive under the “Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar” (My Family, My Tree) campaign at its Lanjigarh operations in Odisha. This large-scale initiative reflects Vedanta’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community wellbeing, having planted more than one lakh saplings in 80 villages across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. The campaign was made possible through the active participation of 294 stakeholders, including local panchayat representatives, government officials, community leaders, and volunteers. Together, they reached more than 4,000 households and engaged around 20,000 community members, fostering a deep sense of collective ownership and responsibility towards environmental stewardship.
In addition to enhancing the region’s green cover, the drive is expected to curb nearly 4,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, marking a significant step towards climate action and sustainable development. By mobilizing communities, Vedanta Aluminium is not only contributing to biodiversity and ecological restoration but also promoting environmental education, health, and resilience. The campaign featured awareness sessions, sapling distribution, and on-ground support for planting and care, ensuring impact and engagement well beyond the plantation drive itself.
Commenting on this landmark completion, Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility and a cornerstone of long-term progress. Our mega plantation drive under the ‘Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar’ campaign is a testament to the power of collective action and community engagement. By partnering with more than 20,000 community members and stakeholders, we are enriching the green cover across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, while also advancing our commitment to a climate-resilient future. Vedanta Aluminium remains deeply committed to promoting environmental stewardship to uplift communities and protect our planet for generations to come.”
Through its mega plantation drive, Vedanta Aluminium has set an example of proactive and inclusive environmental action, reinforcing its position as an industry leader striving not only for economic progress but also for the sustainable wellbeing of the communities it serves.
Over time, Vedanta Aluminium has made significant strides in its path to achieving Net Zero carbon by 2050 or sooner. The company’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainability are reflected in its continuous progress and dedication to embedding ESG practices across its operations. Some of the recent key developments include:
- Achieved 10.16% reduction in GHG intensity against the FY2021 baseline.
- Spearheaded impactful biodiversity and carbon reduction initiatives in Odisha through a strategic partnership with PwC India.
- Conserved 16+ billion litres of water in FY25 through rainwater harvesting, process water recycling, and zero liquid discharge systems.
- Utilized 20 tonnes of biomass briquettes per day at its refinery; helping potentially decrease the unit’s greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year.
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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