Vedanta Aluminium Expands PwC Partnership to Boost Sustainability

09 Jun 2025 CW Team

Vedanta Aluminium has announced an expansion of its partnership with PwC India to enhance sustainability initiatives across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Originally focused on biodiversity projects near Vedanta’s Jharsuguda smelter, the collaboration will now cover all operational regions and emphasise decarbonisation, water positivity, and biodiversity conservation.

The move represents a significant effort to embed sustainability throughout Vedanta Aluminium’s entire value chain. In a statement, Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Kumar said the partnership “exemplifies our unwavering dedication to driving sustainable growth and championing environmental stewardship.”

Anchored in strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, Vedanta Aluminium is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and supporting India’s broader net zero vision for 2070.

Kumar added that by tackling critical ecological challenges, improving operational efficiencies, and focusing on community welfare, Vedanta aims to transform the global aluminium sector. “Together, we are forging a path to a more sustainable planet and redefining what responsible business truly means,” he said.

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