Vedanta secures 1 GW RE round-the-clock power delivery agreements

The company is on-track to achieve 2.5 gigawatt by 2030.

Vedanta Limited, has increased its renewable energy round-the-clock equivalent power capacity to 1.03 GW (gigawatt) through power delivery agreements. The company is on track to achieve 2.5 GW of renewable energy by 2030, towards the ambitious target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. The renewable energy projects include a mix of wind, solar and pump storage technologies. The 1 GW renewable energy will potentially enable Vedanta to mitigate more than 6 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. This is roughly equivalent to carbon sequestration by nearly 350 million trees annually.

Vedanta is India’s largest producer of energy transition metals and critical minerals with more than 4.5 million tonnes of annual production of aluminium, zinc, lead, silver, copper, nickel, ferrochrome and pig iron. Vedanta’s diversified portfolio of essential metals is instrumental in meeting the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles, and advanced technologies.  With a growing portfolio of low-carbon products in Aluminium (Restora and Restora Ultra) and Zinc (EcoZen), Vedanta’s products are bolstering India’s clean energy ambitions.

Vedanta’s own decarbonisation strategy works on the four levers of – renewable energy scale-up, switching to low-carbon fuels, energy and process efficiency, and carbon offsets. Vedanta has more than 350 high-impact environmental initiatives ongoing across various businesses.  Highlights of the company’s environmental performance include:

Vedanta has demonstrated significant progress in its sustainability initiatives across various sectors. The company has utilised 2.61 billion units (BU) of renewable energy, contributing to a cleaner energy mix. It has also deployed one of India’s largest fleets of lithium-ion forklifts within its aluminium production plants, introduced integrated LNG-powered trucks for logistics operations, and pioneered the use of battery-operated vehicles in underground zinc mining — a first for the country. In its commitment to biomass utilisation, Vedanta has used 44,000 tonnes of biomass and facilitated the establishment of Punjab’s largest torrefied bio-pellets manufacturing facility in Mansa, located in the Bhatinda district. As part of the World Economic Forum’s 1 Trillion Trees Movement, the company has planted nearly 3 million trees since 2021. Notably, three of Vedanta’s businesses Hindustan Zinc, Cairn Oil & Gas, and the Sesa Iron Ore Business are water positive, reflecting efficient water management practices. Additionally, three business units Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), Cairn Oil & Gas, and Vedanta’s Goa Carbon Business (VGCB) are now single-use plastic free, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing plastic pollution.

Sharing her thoughts, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director – Vedanta Limited & Chairperson Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “Our integrated approach to resource management and sustainability is central to Vedanta’s vision of transforming for a sustainable future. As the Indian economy expands, Vedanta is undergoing a transformation that will support the rapidly growing needs of the economy. By expanding our production of critical minerals and investing in renewable energy, we are powering global efforts to combat climate change.”

Commemorating World Environment Day, Vedanta kicked off a mass plantation drive across Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Goa and other states, reinforcing its commitment to fostering environmental stewardship across its operations and beyond. The company organised a week-long series of engaging activities at its business units such as quizzes, drawing competitions, sapling distributions and ecofriendly cricket tournaments, aimed to foster environmental awareness and action among its stakeholders across its operational areas.

Vedanta has been rewarded with the prestigious (B) rating by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its excellent efforts in water security and climate change, demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainability. In addition, the company’s aluminium and zinc product portfolios are Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified, thereby offering transparent data on environmental footprint. Vedanta’s aluminium business is part of the international Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for responsible sourcing of raw materials and sustainable manufacturing.