Bhubaneswar, Jun 4: Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, is setting new standards in sustainable industrial growth through ambitious decarbonization initiatives. As the global aluminium industry intensifies its focus on climate action, Vedanta Aluminium is making substantial strides towards a greener future.

A key step in this transition is its partnership with Serentica Renewables, ensuring the procurement of 1,335 MW of renewable energy to power its vast operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. This move is expected to achieve 30% renewable energy usage by 2030, aligning with the company’s vision for net-zero emissions by 2050. Further bolstering its sustainability agenda, Vedanta Aluminium has collaborated with GAIL (India) Limited to incorporate natural gas in its casthouse operations, improving energy efficiency.

Additionally, the company is pioneering biomass co-firing at its Lanjigarh alumina refinery and BALCO smelter, using agricultural residue to reduce emissions while benefiting local farmers economically. Vedanta has also pledged to decarbonize its entire light motor vehicle fleet by 2030, recently introducing India's first 10-ton electric forklift at its Jharsuguda plant.

Beyond environmental sustainability, Vedanta Aluminium integrates community development, fostering environmental awareness among local populations through initiatives such as campaigns on World Environment Day. These efforts have earned it a second-place ranking in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 among global aluminium companies.

With a comprehensive approach encompassing renewable energy, clean fuels, electric mobility, and community engagement, Vedanta Aluminium is emerging as a sustainability leader in India's industrial sector, setting a benchmark for responsible business growth.