Feathers in Cap: Vedanta Aluminium Lanjigarh project in Odisha wins accolades for environment and energy excellence

By Rupashree Nanda

Bhubaneswar, July 2:  Global aluminium major Vedanta Aluminium has won the prestigious Kalinga Energy Excellence Award and Kalinga Environment Excellence Award for its alumina refinery unit at Lanjigarh in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.

These awards were presented by the Institute of Quality and Environment Management (IQEMS) in association with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board and the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad.

Vedanta’s Lanjigarh unit, India’s premier producer of smelter-grade alumina, has undertaken multiple initiatives as part of Vedanta Aluminium’s sustainability goals such as Net Zero Carbon by 2050, Net Water Positivity by 2030, effective waste management, biodiversity restoration and adoption of energy-efficient technologies across operations.

The company’s sustainability initiatives have been acknowledged at the highest forums with Vedanta Aluminium scored top at the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings for the assessment period 2023.

Commenting on the achievement, John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Our success in energy efficiency and environmental conservation, driven by our commitment to sustainable operations, is reflected in our numerous accolades. Balancing increased operational efficiency with a sustainable value chain is a top priority in our decision-making process. These achievements underscore our relentless pursuit of excellence through a sustainable business model, bolstering the transformational journey of Vedanta Aluminium.”