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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vedanta Resources Limited's score of 19 is higher than 91% 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 57,175,390,470 kg CO2e, comprising 57,175,390,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,182,542,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 36,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 59,490,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from approximately 3,342,745,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Vedanta's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 55,120,276,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and Scope 3 emissions reaching a high of approximately 58,630,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Vedanta's emissions intensity figures for 2023 indicate a significant carbon footprint, with Scope 1 emissions intensity at 5,200 metric tons CO2e per unit of activity and Scope 3 emissions intensity for purchased goods and services at 6,450 metric tons CO2e per unit of activity. The company operates in a sector that is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate commitments and transparent reporting.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 52,542,515,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,613,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 53,200,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
