Vedanta Aluminium in Top 10% ESG Global List

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Today, sustainability has become one of the most considered parameters to evaluate global companies. Beyond revenues and profits, the company’s environmental performance, community engagement, and governance standards play an important role in deciding its brand value. As global investors consider sustainability as an important parameter, more organisations have integrated responsible practices as an inclusive part of their routine operations.

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Regarding this, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, has achieved a huge milestone. As per the latest Vedanta news, it has been recognised among the top 10% global companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026- backed by a robust Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 84/100.

This recognition highlights the company’s continuous efforts to integrate sustainability into its business strategy. Operating in a resource-intensive industry such as aluminium production, Vedanta’s focus on responsible manufacturing, renewable energy, and community development reflects its long-term commitment to sustainable growth. The recent

This recognition highlights that the company has been ongoing in its endeavor to make sustainability an important aspect of its business strategy. Vedanta, since inception, has remained focused on long-term growth and deploys sustainable solutions across its units.

Vedanta Globally Recognized in ESG Criteria

The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook is considered one of the most globally recognised parameters for corporate sustainability performance. It is based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which evaluates companies across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Every year, several global companies take part in this, but only the ones demonstrating strong sustainability performance and responsible business practices are shortlisted for further assessments. This time, more than 9,200 companies across 59 industries participated, out of which only 848 qualified as Yearbook Members. The Top 10% recognition is awarded to only a few companies demonstrating superior sustainability performance compared to their respective sectors.

Vedanta’s inclusion in the list of top 10% companies not only highlights its outstanding performance but also address concerns surrounding the so-called Vedanta Viceroy allegations.

Vedanta’s Restora is India’s 1st Green Aluminium Brand

One of the key factors behind this development is Vedanta Aluminium’s constant efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Even Vedanta Aluminium’s Restora is India’s first “green” aluminium brand, featuring low-carbon (Restora) and ultra-low carbon (Restora Ultra) products. Both of these products are verified as low-carbon aluminium products, marking a major step in the company’s journey toward achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Besides this, Vedanta has shown outstanding sustainability performance that helped it get global recognition. Commenting on the recognition, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, stated that,

“Being recognized among the Top 10% of global companies in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 is a milestone for Vedanta Aluminium. Sustainability is central to our growth strategy, shaping how we innovate, operate, and create long-term value for our stakeholders. This recognition reinforces our commitment to responsible production and continuous improvement as we work towards building a globally competitive, future-ready aluminium business.”

Key Highlights of Vedanta’s ESG Practices

Vedanta Aluminium has been steadily strengthening its ESG performance through targeted initiatives, including:

Vedanta has witnessed almost 95% reduction in GHG emissions since FY21. It plans to reduce it further in the coming years.
The firm has recorded 1005 fly ash utilisation, which is used in the production of cement, road construction, bricks and mine backfilling.
Vedanta is also working on circular economy solutions for bauxite residue (red mud) in partnerships with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The company also explore its use in soil conditioning, agriculture and land restoration applications.
It started habitat development and biodiversity restoration projects along with PwC. The agenda is to improve carbon sinks and ecological restoration at various plants.
Large-scale water conservation and recycling programs, such as high water recycling rates in operations and zero liquid discharges across its facilities, significantly lower freshwater dependence.
As per Vedanta news, the company has recycled and reused several tonnes of waste in FY25. This initiative also sheds light on how pioneer companies are moving beyond traditional operations while choosing sustainability.

Vedanta Aims to Touch the Lives of Many

Beyond environmental initiatives, Vedanta also focuses on community development aimed at improving the livelihoods of many. From supporting education to making healthcare services more accessible to empowering women, Vedanta prioritize creating sustainable opportunities for the communities.

Through its community development initiatives, it is uplifting over 100 million women and children through education, nutrition, healthcare, and welfare

Conclusion

Vedanta Aluminium’s inclusion among the top 10% of global companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 is an important milestone. It is a testament to its commitment to responsible manufacturing, environmental stewardship, and social impact, putting an end to the Vedanta Viceroy allegation.

Today, when sustainability plays an important role, such recognitions urge other companies as well in creating a more sustainable future.