On World Earth Day, Vedanta Limited (VEDL), India’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate, has announced an over 50% increase in renewable energy usage to 3.97 Billion Units (BU) in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal year, avoiding 3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions during the year.
Vedanta’s portfolio of strategic metals and critical minerals is enabling advanced manufacturing, global energy transition and clean tech. Aluminium supports lightweight, energy-efficient mobility and power transmission, copper remains central to electrification and renewable infrastructure such as wind turbines, and silver is indispensable in solar photovoltaics. Iron, steel and zinc remain the crucial backbone of energy infrastructure, while power and oil & gas continue to ensure energy security, as renewables generation scales to catch-up with demand.
Vedanta’s integrated operations and focus on innovation are ensuring the domestic industry’s reliable access to transition materials that are critical for low-carbon technologies and a green economy.
