Vedanta Aluminium Consumes 1.57 Billion Units of Green Energy in FY25, Advances Decarbonisation Roadmap
Under its 2030 sustainability targets, Vedanta Aluminium aims for 30% of its product portfolio to comprise low-carbon aluminium
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has consumed 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap and reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition.
The company also reported an 8.96% reduction in GHG emissions intensity since FY21, alongside sustained progress in energy efficiency, clean power sourcing, and community-led sustainability initiatives. Vedanta Aluminium is strengthening its long-term strategy to secure approximately 1,500 MW of renewable power through power purchase agreements (PPAs) while scaling energy-conservation measures across its operations.
In FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term green PPAs, making clean energy a core pillar of its operational strategy. The company achieved 378 million units (MU) of energy savings through a combination of advanced waste-heat recovery systems, improved boiler and turbine performance, deployment of energy-efficient technologies, and real-time digital monitoring of plant operations.
A key contributor to efficiency gains has been Vedanta Aluminium’s patented potlining technology, which delivers 200 kWh per tonne of aluminium in operational energy savings, significantly enhancing smelter efficiency.
Strengthening its long-term climate action framework, Vedanta Aluminium entered into a strategic partnership with PwC India in 2025 to scale decarbonisation, water positivity, and biodiversity initiatives across all major locations. The company has also institutionalised Communities of Practice focused on carbon, water, waste, biodiversity, and tailings to ensure consistent tracking and execution of ESG goals.
Under its 2030 sustainability targets, Vedanta Aluminium aims for 30% of its product portfolio to comprise low-carbon aluminium, driven by the expansion of its Restora and Restora Ultra product lines.
Commenting on the achievement, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said: “Our commitment to sustainability is about transforming the way aluminium is produced in India. Consuming 1.57 billion units of renewable energy this year reflects our determination to embed clean energy and efficiency at the heart of our operations, while creating shared value for communities and stakeholders.”
To embed a culture of responsible energy use, the company has rolled out comprehensive energy-efficiency training programmes across all sites, aligned with global best practices and ISO 50001 Energy Management standards.
Key Highlights:
- 1.57 billion units of renewable energy consumed in FY25
- 8.96% reduction in GHG intensity since FY21
- Plan to secure ~1,500 MW renewable power via long-term PPAs
- 378 MU energy savings through sustainability initiatives
- ₹1,411 million invested in community health, education, water, and livelihoods
- Expanded Restora / Restora Ultra low-carbon aluminium portfolio
- Increased biomass briquette co-firing at BALCO and Lanjigarh
- MoU with GAIL for natural gas supply at Jharsuguda cast house
- Deployment of 142 electric forklifts, creating India’s largest such fleet
- Progress toward Net Water Positivity by 2030
As India observes National Energy Conservation Day on December 14, Vedanta Aluminium reaffirmed its alignment with national energy-efficiency goals through large-scale renewable adoption, continuous efficiency upgrades, and transparent sustainability reporting under its annual Sustainability Development Report (SDR).
Together, these initiatives underscore Vedanta Aluminium’s growing role in advancing India’s clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, and sustainable growth agenda.
