TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE HIGHLIGHTS
We evaluate our performance in a broader perspective by creating greater
value across social, environmental and financial aspects.
 
ENVIRONMENT
SURPASSED TARGETS
for water and energy saving
ZERO CRITICAL INCIDENTS
TWO YEARS IN A ROW
SCORED 98 C
against the industry average of 84 C
in CDP Climate Change Report - UK
23% WATER RECYCLED
as compared to 20% in FY 2014-15
47% FLY ASH RECYCLED
as compared to 31% in FY 2014-15
 
Preliminary Tailing Risk Assessment (Internal)
COMPLETED ACROSS THE GROUP
Implementation of
BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLANS
NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION
AWARDS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES
bagged by BALCO smelter - Jharsuguda and
HZL- Zawar mines
48 OUT OF 52 SITES
are ISO 14001 certified, remaining four sites
to be certified by FY 2016-17
 
SOCIAL
Focus on
ZERO HARM
(Minimising environment footprint.
Safeguarding workforce and communities)
Reaching out to
2.25 MN BENEFICIARIES
across 1,000+ villages
Vedanta Ltd. and HZL ranked among India's
TOP 10 SUSTAINABLE FIRMS BY CII
Alignment with
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
GOALS IN PROGRESS
Benchmarking exercise
completed on our approach of
‘SOCIAL LICENCE TO OPERATE’
 
Lisheen mine closure
WORLD-CLASS
REHABILITATION PROCESS
in consultation with local authorities
9.4% FEMALE EMPLOYEES
as compared to 8.6% in FY 2014-15
Signatory to
UNITED NATIONS' WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PRINCIPLES
Hosted the maiden
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DAY
in London
 
ECONOMIC
US$ 10.7 BN
Revenue with a final dividend
of 30 US cents per share
HZL announced the highest ever dividend by
an Indian private sector company
US$1.8 BN
(including dividend distribution tax)
US$ 3.2 BN
contributed towards taxes and royalties
Direct and indirect employment for
67,000 PEOPLE
with preference from neighbouring community
US$ 37 MN
investment on community development
 
Support to
'MAKE IN INDIA' CAMPAIGN
Hindustan Zinc Limited
WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST
integrated Zinc and Lead producer
Indian market share - 79%
Cairn India - one of
INDIA’S LARGEST
private sector Oil & Gas Company
Indian market share - 27%
Konkola Copper Mines, one of the
LEADING PRIVATE EMPLOYER
in Zambia
Vedanta Aluminium
INDIA’S LARGEST
Aluminium producer Indian market share - 47%
 
SUSTAINABILITY
RANKING
 
“Vedanta is at the forefront of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in India.”
Seema Arora, Executive Director of CII-ITC
 
Vedanta Ltd. and HZL have been ranked among the
Top 10 Sustainable Companies of FY 2015. Both
companies have been conferred with 'Platinum Label',
the highest rating accorded by Sustainable Plus.
Sustainable Plus is India's first and only corporate
sustainability label launched by CII-ITC Centre of
Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) which
credits businesses based on the principles of
transparency, responsibility, and accountability.
 
For more information visit our group companies
VEDANTA LTD. | BALCO | KONKOLA COPPER MINES | COPPER MINES OF TASMANIA | HINDUSTAN ZINC LTD. | TALWANDI SABO POWER | CAIRN INDIA
ZINC INTERNATIONAL | STERLITE COPPER | SESA IRON ORE
 
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