New Delhi, December 16, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India and a leader in sustainability has reinforced its environmental leadership by collaborating with PwC India to launch significant biodiversity and carbon reduction initiatives in Odisha. This partnership continues the company’s legacy of promoting sustainable development through groundbreaking ecological and community-centered approaches.
Vedanta, through a newly signed MoU with PwC India, is launching transformative initiatives to restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and uplift communities. The collaboration focuses on biodiversity conservation and carbon reduction using innovative tools and global practices. Key projects include carbon sequestration to generate credits, GIS mapping to restore native flora, energy-efficient stoves to reduce emissions, and Miyawaki techniques to boost biodiversity and carbon absorption.
Additionally, the company will tackle ecological imbalances by removing invasive species and reintroducing native vegetation through GIS-based mapping and seasonal restoration strategies. It will also establish dense, fast-growing forests using proven techniques to significantly enhance carbon sequestration. Together, these efforts reflect Vedanta Aluminium’s strong commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility.
Commenting on the collaboration, Sunil Gupta, COO of Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “This partnership with PwC is a testament to our focus on sustainable growth and ecological stewardship. By addressing vital environmental challenges and promoting community well-being, we aim to establish new standards for responsible industry practices. Together, we are dedicated to safeguarding natural resources for the future and cultivating a greener, more sustainable world.”
Vedanta Aluminium and PwC will deploy tools like BRICS for biodiversity risk assessment and GIS mapping for effective spatial and restoration planning. These projects are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing Climate Action (SDG 13), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12).
Sandeep Kumar Mohanty, Partner-ESG Strategy & Transformation at PwC India, emphasized the collaboration’s significance, stating that PwC is working with Vedanta Aluminium to develop advanced strategies for biodiversity conservation and carbon reduction, fostering a sustainable future for communities and the environment.
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, manufactured 2.37 million tonnes in FY24, accounting for over half of the nation’s output. The company leads in value-added aluminium products for critical industries and ranks first globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 for the aluminium sector. With state-of-the-art facilities, Vedanta Aluminium continues to champion sustainable industrial practices and innovate emerging applications of aluminium as the “Metal of the Future” for a greener tomorrow.
