Vedanta Resources Limited Sustainability Profile
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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Vedanta Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Vedanta Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,120,276,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,510,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 58,631,147,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant operational footprint, with emissions intensity reported at about 0.00005512 kg CO2e per USD of revenue. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, particularly through its Zinc India business, which aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 14% and Scope 2 emissions by 14% by 2026, using 2016 as a baseline. Additionally, Vedanta has aligned its goals with India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), committing to a 16% reduction in GHG intensity by 2020 from a 2012 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Vedanta's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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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 | - | - | - |
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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.
