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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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 3,510,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 58,631,147,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the company's significant operational footprint in the global mining and resources sector. Vedanta 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, the company 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. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while currently not reporting on Scope 3 emissions. Vedanta's commitment to sustainability is evident in its adherence to science-based targets, although specific SBTi targets have not been detailed. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced directly from Vedanta Resources Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
