Vedanta said it invested more than $1 billion in net-zero transition initiatives in fiscal 2026, focusing on renewable energy, lower-carbon fuels, energy efficiency and technology-led measures to cut emissions. The company reported that these investments underpinned a broad decarbonisation drive across its metals and mining operations. Management emphasised that the commitments formed part of a multi-year plan to reduce carbon intensity while maintaining production reliability. Renewable energy utilisation rose 52 per cent year-on-year to 4 billion (4 bn) units, equal to 4,000 million (4,000 mn) units and roughly the annual electricity consumption of around 30 mn Indian households. The group now has nearly 2,000 megawatt (MW) of installed and contracted renewable capacity and is targeting two point five gigawatt (GW) round-the-clock capacity by 2030. These additions are intended to provide stable clean power for smelting and processing facilities and to lower operational emissions. Decarbonisation and operational measures helped avoid approximately three million tonne (3 mn t) of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 2025-26, the company reported. Greenhouse gas emissions intensity across metals and mining production declined by about 14 per cent from a 2020-21 baseline, reflecting energy efficiency gains and fuel switching. The company said technology investments and enhanced monitoring remained central to continued reductions in emissions intensity. India has a national goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and a broader ambition to meet 50 per cent of energy needs from renewable sources while achieving net-zero by 2070, providing context for industry investment needs. Vedanta indicated that expanding renewable generation, transmission, grid upgrades, storage and electrification will require sustained capital and will drive long-term demand for the metals and minerals used in that infrastructure. The company said it will continue to align capital allocation with the energy transition while seeking to improve operational efficiency across its portfolio.