Vedanta Aluminium Achieves 2nd Rank in S&P Global CSA

08 Jan 2025 CW Team

Vedanta Aluminium has achieved recognition for its sustainability efforts by securing the second position in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the global aluminium sector. With a score of 77, based on strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, this accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the company in its commitment to sustainability.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Vedanta Aluminium has ranked among the top companies globally in the S&P Global CSA.

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-executive Director at Vedanta Ltd, stated, “Securing second place globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment reflects our unwavering dedication to sustainability, and the passion of our teams who are committed to creating meaningful impact every day.”

The S&P Global CSA represents a prestigious set of global benchmarks that evaluate companies based on economic, environmental, and social performance.

The S&P Global ESG Score measures companies’ performance and management of material ESG risks, opportunities, and impacts, incorporating company disclosures, stakeholder analysis, and engagement with the S&P Global CSA.

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