Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has secured multiple honours from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in recognition of its outstanding efforts in energy management, sustainable operations, and employee safety. The company’s alumina refinery at Lanjigarh and aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda stood out at the 26th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2025 and the CII SHE Awards 2025.
At the Energy Management Awards, the Lanjigarh refinery was acknowledged as an Energy Efficient Unit for implementing innovative practices that improved energy performance across cooling water systems, compressors, boilers, and digesters. These initiatives mark a significant stride towards Vedanta’s climate commitments—cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025 and achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Meanwhile, the Jharsuguda smelter earned accolades for its dual excellence in safety and energy management. It secured a 4-Star Rating and finished as second runners-up in the Eastern Region at the CII SHE Awards, highlighting its robust safety, health, and environment practices. On the national stage, Jharsuguda was celebrated as an Excellent Energy Efficiency Unit and also won the Most Useful Presentation Award in the metals category.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, commented on the recognition “We are building a future-ready aluminium industry where sustainability, operational excellence, and people’s well-being go hand in hand. These awards are a testament to the commitment of our teams who continue to raise benchmarks while driving India’s green growth vision.”
Across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, Vedanta Aluminium has consistently been lauded for energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. From being recognised as a top performer under the BEE PAT scheme to securing global sustainability rankings, the company continues to reinforce its pledge to Net Zero by 2050, water positivity, and the adoption of low-carbon technologies.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s leading aluminium producer, accounting for over half of the country’s total production with 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a pioneer in advanced aluminium products that serve critical industries. Globally, the company ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium sector, reflecting its strong ESG performance. With world-class smelters, a state-of-the-art refinery, and power assets in India, Vedanta Aluminium is driving the adoption of aluminium as the “Metal of the Future” to support a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.
