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Salt and Mineral Mining
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Vedanta Resources Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Vedanta Resources Limited's score of 29 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vedanta Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions

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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201720182019
Scope 1
51,896,908,000
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Scope 2
1,432,665,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Vedanta Resources Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vedanta Resources Limited's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Vedanta Resources Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Vedanta Resources Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Vedanta Resources Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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