Bhubaneswar, June 5, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s biggest aluminium maker, is using clean energy not just to protect the environment but also to support rural communities in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
One big step is the use of biomass briquettes—small blocks made from leftover crop waste—at its Lanjigarh refinery and BALCO smelter. In Lanjigarh, Vedanta burns 20 tonnes of these briquettes every day. This helps cut over 10,000 tonnes of harmful carbon emissions each year. More importantly, local farmers earn money by selling their crop waste to Vedanta. What was once a pollution problem is now helping farmers earn a better living.
Vedanta is also switching to clean energy sources. It has tied up with Serentica Renewables to use 1,335 MW of solar and wind energy, and with GAIL to use natural gas in some parts of its plant. The company is trying out biodiesel and electric vehicles too. At its Jharsuguda plant, Vedanta runs India’s largest fleet of electric forklifts and is encouraging employees to use electric vehicles.
Apart from this, Vedanta spreads awareness about protecting nature during events like Environment Day. Its clean energy steps are not only good for the planet but also improving lives in nearby villages, showing how industries can grow in a responsible and caring way.
