Vedanta’s Iron and Steel Business Achieves 2.5 Million-Tonne Carbon Emission Reduction Over 5 Years

Vedanta Group's iron ore mining and steel business has reduced, avoided or sequestered nearly 2.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions during the last 5 years, the company said on Thursday, as per PTI reports.  

The reported reduction comes from a combination of energy, transport, and environmental measures undertaken across its operations. 

Waste Heat Recovery Supports Emission Reduction 

A large part of the reduction was linked to waste heat recovery projects. Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd (VISL) said it generates a combined 100 MW of electricity from waste heat recovery facilities at its Amona pig iron plant in Goa and its steel plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. 

The company stated that these facilities have helped avoid around 2.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by converting waste heat from industrial processes into power. 

Logistics Changes Lower Fuel Consumption 

VISL also reported lower emissions from its transportation network. During FY26, the use of barges for material movement was equivalent to replacing around 2.1 lakh truck journeys. 

According to the company, this helped save nearly 10.8 million litres of diesel and reduced carbon emissions by about 28,900 tonnes.  

It has also introduced electric vehicles, wheel loaders and forklifts at some sites, resulting in annual diesel savings of close to 800 kilolitres. 

Reclaimed Mine Acts as Carbon Sink 

Alongside operational changes, the company highlighted the role of land restoration projects. The reclaimed Sanquelim mine in Goa, spread across more than 100 hectares, now contains around 7.5 lakh trees. 

Vedanta estimates the site absorbs about 16,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Over a period of 3 decades, the area has sequestered nearly 4.8 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide. 

Afforestation and Fuel Transition 

The company said more than 75,000 trees have been planted under Miyawaki forest projects in Goa and Jharkhand. Separate plantation drives have added around 3 lakh trees. 

At the Bokaro steel plant, which has a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum, LPG is being replaced with piped natural gas through a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation. The switch is expected to reduce emissions by around 1,500 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually. 

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Vedanta Ltd Share Price Performance  

As of June 4, 2026, 2:04 pm, Vedanta Ltd share price was trading at ₹327.05, a 0.35% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The company attributed the reduction in emissions to waste heat recovery, logistics changes, equipment electrification, mine reclamation and afforestation activities across its operations. 

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