Vedanta Resources Limited
Vedanta Resources Limited, a leading global natural resources company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1976, Vedanta has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including India, Africa, and Australia. The company operates primarily in the mining and metals industry, focusing on zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, and aluminium production. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Vedanta's core products are distinguished by their high quality and innovative extraction techniques. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of zinc globally. Vedanta Resources Limited is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to responsible resource management, making it a key player in the natural resources sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vedanta Resources Limited's score of 29 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vedanta Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vedanta Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,110,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,510,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 35,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Vedanta's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded approximately 58,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,310,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 36,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, emissions were approximately 60,690,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,520,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 34,490,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these figures, Vedanta has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate commitments. As a major player in the resource extraction industry, Vedanta's emissions profile is significant, and ongoing efforts to address climate change will be crucial for aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 52,542,515,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,613,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 53,200,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Vedanta Resources Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
