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On World Earth Day, Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate, announced an over 50% increase in renewable energy usage to 3.97 billion units (BU) in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal year, avoiding 3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions during the year.

Vedanta’s portfolio of strategic metals and critical minerals is enabling advanced manufacturing, global energy transition and clean tech. Aluminium supports lightweight, energy-efficient mobility and power transmission, copper remains central to electrification and renewable infrastructure such as wind turbines, and silver is indispensable in solar photovoltaics. Iron, steel and zinc remain the crucial backbone of energy infrastructure, while power and oil & gas continue to ensure energy security, as renewables generation scales to catch-up with demand.

Vedanta’s integrated operations and focus on innovation are ensuring the domestic industry’s reliable access to transition materials that are critical for low-carbon technologies and a green economy.

The company continues to make measurable progress in its net zero journey. It has reduced its metals intensity by 15%—from a FY21 baseline of 6.45 tCO₂e/tm to 5.44 tCO₂e/tm in FY26—reflecting operational efficiency. Vedanta has also utilised 365 kilotonnes of biomass as an alternative fuel, reducing emissions by an estimated 0.5–0.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. In parallel, it has advanced water stewardship across its businesses, with Hindustan Zinc Limited, Cairn Oil & Gas, and its Iron Ore Business achieving net water positivity, underscoring its commitment to embedding sustainability into core operations.

Beyond its operations, Vedanta is partnering with communities, institutions, and governments to drive grassroots climate action while integrating environmental stewardship with inclusive, long-term community impact.

Vedanta’s sustainability performance continues to be recognised globally, with key achievements including:

·   Leadership & Rankings: Hindustan Zinc Limited secured the #1 global ranking in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, while Vedanta Group was featured in the Yearbook for the third consecutive year. Vedanta Aluminium was also ranked among the Top 10 global companies in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook 2026, reflecting strong global ESG performance.

·   Global Standards & Certifications: Hindustan Zinc Limited became the first Indian mining company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals, marking a significant milestone in aligning with global best practices. It also received the ICAI Sustainability Reporting Award for excellence in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting. Vedanta further strengthened its ESG credentials with a CDP Water Score of A- and Supplier Engagement Rating of A-, while ESL Steel’s V-Xega TMT bars achieved GreenPro Certification and Cairn Oil & Gas attained the “Gold Standard Pathway” under the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0.

·   Product & Operational Excellence: Vedanta Aluminium expanded its low-carbon ‘green’ aluminium portfolio with “Restora” at BALCO, while the Iron Ore Business was recognised by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries for best ESG practices, underscoring continued progress in responsible operations and sustainable product innovation.

As the world confronts the urgent challenges of climate change, Vedanta remains committed to embedding sustainability at the core of its strategy—advancing responsible growth, enabling high-tech manufacturing, the energy transition, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.