Vedanta Aluminium joins hands with PwC India to advance sustainability initiatives in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, ET Manufacturing

On World Environment Day, Vedanta Aluminium announced the expansion of its partnership with PwC India to scale up sustainability measures across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The collaboration will now cover decarbonisation, water positivity, and biodiversity conservation, and aligns with the company’s goals of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 and Net Water Positivity by 2030.

Initially focused on biodiversity projects around the company’s Jharsuguda smelter, the initiative will now extend across all operational regions. PwC India will support Vedanta Aluminium in designing and implementing actions that align with global standards and national environmental goals.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “At Vedanta Aluminium, our ‘Transforming for Good’ philosophy is the cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and meaningful community impact. This collaboration with PwC exemplifies our unwavering dedication to driving sustainable growth and championing environmental stewardship.”

Sustainability roadmap and key actions

Under the agreement, PwC India will help execute a series of initiatives, including:

• A comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap aligned with Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) targets to support green aluminium production

• Measures to reduce water consumption and achieve water positivity by 2030

• Development of Biodiversity Management Plans focused on achieving No Net Loss by removing invasive species and restoring native flora

• Evaluation of the potential to adopt Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the Paris Agreement

Sandeep Kumar Mohanty, Partner – Climate & Energy at PwC India, said, “We are excited to partner with Vedanta Aluminium on this inspiring journey to embed sustainability across its operations. Together, we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of people and the environment.”The initiative supports progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 15 (Life on Land).

• Published On Jun 4, 2025 at 04:48 PM IST

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