On World Environment Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced the expansion of its partnership with PwC India to scale up sustainability initiatives across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh for the first time.
Focused on decarbonization, water positivity, and biodiversity conservation, this collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, Net Water Positivity by 2030, and ensuring No Net Loss of biodiversity.
Initially centred on biodiversity projects aroundVedanta’s Jharsuguda smelter, the partnership will now extend across all its operational regions and will also focus on decarbonisation, water positivity, and biodiversity conservation, marking a major step in integrating sustainability throughout the company’s value chain.
Reflecting on the partnership with PwC, Rajiv Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, expressed,“At Vedanta Aluminium, our ‘Transforming for Good’ philosophy is the cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and meaningful community impact. This collaboration with PwC exemplifies our unwavering dedication to driving sustainable growth and championing environmental stewardship. Anchored in robust ESG principles, we are actively working towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and supporting India’s Net Zero vision for 2070. By addressing critical ecological challenges, improving operational efficiencies, and placing communities at the heart of our efforts, we aim to transform the global aluminium industry. Together, we are forging a path to a more sustainable planet and redefining what responsible business truly means.”
Further highlighting the importance of this collaboration, Sandeep Kumar Mohanty, Partner – Climate & Energy, PwC India, said, “We are excited to partner with Vedanta Aluminium on this inspiring journey to embed sustainability across its operations. Together, we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of people and the environment. By combining innovative approaches with community engagement, we aim to support Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts in creating a greener future for all stakeholders.”
Through this partnership, the company aims to deliver tangible outcomes in the areas of increased decarbonisation, achieving water positivity, and biodiversity conservation. The initiative will support the progress towards multiple United NationsSustainable Development Goals, including Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 15 (Life on Land).
PwC India will design and help put into action the following initiatives:
- Execute a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap to align with Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) targets, enabling green aluminium production.
- Make efforts to reduce water consumption to help the company achieve water positivity by 2030.
- Develop comprehensive Biodiversity Management Plans to achieve No Net Loss of biodiversity, by eradicating invasive species and reintroducing native flora.
- Evaluate the potential for adopting Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global climate action effort to align emissions reductions with the Paris Agreement goals.
Vedanta Aluminium envisions leading the global aluminium industry toward a sustainable future by championing environmental stewardship and innovation. The company has constantly ranked among the most sustainable aluminium companies in the last few years. With a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap aligned to global standards and strategic biodiversity management, the company aims to create a net-positive environmental impact. By integrating ecological and social priorities into its operations, Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to building a more sustainable planet.
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.
