Vedanta Ltd
Vedanta's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Vedanta has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Vedanta's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vedanta amounted to 65,657,933 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vedanta increased by 4.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Vedanta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vedanta were 57,475,391 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Vedanta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vedanta's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Vedanta's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vedanta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,182,542 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Vedanta reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vedanta's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 133.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vedanta's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 144.79% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Vedanta use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vedanta reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Vedanta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Vedanta's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vedanta reported 38,187,551 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Vedanta includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Vedanta's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vedanta reported total Scope 3 emissions of 38,187,551 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 23.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vedanta 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vedanta disclose?
In 2023, Vedanta reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Vedanta's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 21,898,351 tCOâ‚‚e (57.34%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,441,919 tCOâ‚‚e (14.25%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 4,083,312 tCOâ‚‚e (10.69%)
Vedanta's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vedanta's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vedanta reported a total carbon footprint of 103,845,484 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.6% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Vedanta's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 55.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.77%.