Vedanta Accelerates India's Clean-Energy Transition, Mitigating 2 Million Tonnes of CO₂
Vedanta Limited is accelerating India’s clean-energy transition with large-scale decarbonisation initiatives, mitigating nearly 2 million tonnes of CO₂ through renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, and low-carbon product innovation—strengthening its journey toward Net Zero 2050.
In FY25, Vedanta further strengthened its commitment to large-scale decarbonisation and energy efficiency.
Vedanta Limited, India's leading diversified conglomerate in energy-transition metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology, has powerfully reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating India's clean-energy transition on National Energy Conservation Day. The company is making significant strides towards its Net Zero 2050 goal, anchored by major investments in decarbonisation and green product innovation across its operations.
Key Achievements in Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation
Vedanta's comprehensive decarbonisation strategy is driven by four strategic levers: renewable energy expansion, switching to low-carbon fuels, energy and process efficiency, and carbon offsets.
As of November FY26, this multi-pronged approach has delivered substantial results:
Renewable Energy Sourcing: Vedanta has sourced an impressive 2.58 billion units of renewable energy.
Carbon Mitigation: This has directly mitigated nearly 2 million (20 lakh) tonnes of CO₂e emissions, an impact equivalent to permanently removing approximately 4.1 lakh cars from Indian roads for an entire year.
Cumulative Impact: Since FY21, the Group has mitigated over 28 million (2.8 crore) tons of CO₂ emissions—a figure comparable to the annual carbon absorption of over 1 billion mature trees.
To further reinforce this commitment to large-scale decarbonisation, Vedanta invested approximately USD 170 million (approximately INR 1500 crore) towards its Net Zero efforts in FY25. Concurrently in FY26, the company has launched over 30 energy-saving and decarbonisation projects, focusing on advanced waste-heat recovery and optimising energy consumption via state-of-the-art pot controllers. These projects alone are expected to save over 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Advancing Circularity and Low-Carbon Products
In alignment with the Government of India's 'Waste to Wealth' mission, Vedanta is championing circularity. The company is increasing its use of high-quality biofuels, made from biomass and agricultural residue. In 2025, the use of 182 Kt of biomass across operations mitigated over 300,000 tons of CO₂, underscoring its dual commitment to resource efficiency and emission reduction.
The Group is also pioneering the production of low-carbon materials essential for the global energy transition:
Green Aluminium (Restora): Vedanta Aluminium is expanding its capacity from 2.4 to 3.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Its low-carbon 'green' aluminium, branded Restora, is a key critical mineral for sectors like solar, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and modern infrastructure.
Green Zinc (EcoZen): Hindustan Zinc is advancing its 2x Growth Plan. Its low-carbon 'green' zinc, EcoZen, offers a solution with over 75% less carbon intensity, crucial for galvanisation applications in infrastructure.
The production of these transition metals and critical minerals is vital for powering India's clean energy mission. Since 2021, Vedanta has reduced its carbon intensity (tCO₂e/INR Million in Revenue) by nearly 30%, showcasing a clear trend in low-carbon production.
Energy Conservation Week: A Group-Wide Effort
Commemorating the 'National Energy Conservation Week', Vedanta's subsidiaries drove extensive awareness campaigns:
Energy Savings: The week saw savings of over 33,000 Mega-watt hours (MwH) across its Zinc and Ferrochrome operations.
Community Engagement: Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta Power promoted greener commute options like carpooling and a 'No Vehicle Day.' Vedanta Aluminium in Jharsuguda, Odisha, organized a cycle rally and school competitions to crowdsource innovative energy-saving ideas.
As a global ESG champion and a key supplier of essential materials for the energy-transition, Vedanta continues to build its strategic multi-metals and energy capability for a self-reliant India. The conglomerate remains firmly on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.
