- Three fatalities in 2024.
- High GHG emissions due to energy-intensive operations.
- Managing water resources effectively.
- Waste management in some areas.
Vedanta Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Vedanta Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.28 million tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
65.28 million tCO2e
2024
Renewable Energy
7%
of total energy
Water Usage
280.21 million m3
2024
Waste
43.32 million tonnes (HVLT)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.28 million tCO2e |
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 65.85 million tCO2e |
| 2007-04 to 2008-03 | 13.13 million tonnes of CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved significant wins in GHG emissions intensity reduction with six BUs exceeding annual targets.
- Increased water positivity ratio to 0.71.
- Improved CDP Water rating from B to A-.
- Fully utilized fly ash production and achieved near 100% reuse of HVLT waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 20% by FY 2025.
- Add 500 MW of RE RTC or equivalent by FY 2025.
- Achieve 50% LMV decarbonization by FY 2025.
- Reduce freshwater consumption by 15% by FY 2025.
- Achieve 33% water recycling by FY 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030.
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner.
- Achieve 2.5 GW of RE RTC or equivalent by FY 2030.
- Achieve 100% LMV decarbonization by FY 2030.
- Achieve net water positivity by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero Carbon by 2050 or sooner
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & DecarbonizationCommunity Engagement & DevelopmentWater ManagementHealth, Safety & Well-beingDiversity & InclusionSustainable and Inclusive Supply ChainBusiness Ethics & Corporate Governance