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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In 2019, Vedanta Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 55.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Vedanta has set significant reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Specifically, its Zinc India business aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 14% and Scope 2 emissions by 14% by 2026, using a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas intensity by 16% by 2020 from a 2012 baseline, in alignment with India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). These commitments reflect Vedanta's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, contributing to broader industry efforts to mitigate environmental impacts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,896,908,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,432,665,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Vedanta Resources Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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