Vedanta Ltd

Common Name
Vedanta
Country
India
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Employees
17,332
Ticker
VEDL
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Vedanta Ltd. is a diversified natural resources company that plays a significant role in the global mining and metals markets. Originating from India, the company engages in the exploration, extractio...

Vedanta's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Vedanta completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Vedanta has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Vedanta’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Vedanta’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Vedanta's Integrated Report 2025
a. Vedanta's Integrated Report 2025
b. Vedanta's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Vedanta's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Vedanta's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Vedanta's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Vedanta's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vedanta amounted to 66,918,940 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vedanta increased by 2.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Vedanta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e+5%+3%+1%-3%+5%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vedanta were 63,324,730 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Vedanta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.21%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Vedanta's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Vedanta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,594,210 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Vedanta reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Vedanta's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vedanta 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Vedanta's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 21.2% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Vedanta use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Vedanta reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Vedanta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202502.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Vedanta's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Vedanta reported 45,801,609 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2025 disclosure of Vedanta includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Vedanta's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320242025015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+3%+2%-9%+32%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Vedanta reported total Scope 3 emissions of 45,801,609 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

Insights into Vedanta’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Vedanta reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,324,730 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,641 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3,589.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Vedanta's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20010,000200,00010,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Steel Authority of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,178,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,994Scope 1 Intensity: 4,350.34 tCO2e/$MLloyds Metals and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 696,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 776Scope 1 Intensity: 898.17 tCO2e/$MLaxmi Organic IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 251,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 741.88 tCO2e/$MPI IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 37,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 925Scope 1 Intensity: 40.22 tCO2e/$MKIOCLYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.67 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,532,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,347Scope 1 Intensity: 6,191.57 tCO2e/$MHindustan ZincYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,367Scope 1 Intensity: 1,262.09 tCO2e/$MAmbuja CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,756,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 3,779.25 tCO2e/$MRain IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,098,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,193Scope 1 Intensity: 1,412.69 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,797Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$MLinde IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 291Scope 1 Intensity: 9.84 tCO2e/$MHindalco IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,741Scope 1 Intensity: 1,034.93 tCO2e/$MJindal StainlessYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 649.60 tCO2e/$MUltraTech CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 81,107,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,890Scope 1 Intensity: 9,123.71 tCO2e/$MCoromandel InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 44.47 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,310,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,585Scope 1 Intensity: 340.71 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MBayer CropscienceYear: 2025Scope 1: 952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 622Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MRamco CementsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,003,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 989Scope 1 Intensity: 8,090.16 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 3,072.77 tCO2e/$MHimadri Speciality ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 409,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 816.22 tCO2e/$MPidilite IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,532Scope 1 Intensity: 5.67 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MJ K CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,472,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 7,785.22 tCO2e/$MVedantaYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,324,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,641Scope 1 Intensity: 3,589.66 tCO2e/$M

How does Vedanta's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Vedanta reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3,589.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 898.17 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Vedanta rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Vedanta ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Vedanta is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Vedanta's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Vedanta reported a total carbon footprint of 112,720,549 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.97% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Vedanta's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 56.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 40.63%. a

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