Employees, business partners and communities join plantation drive and awareness sessions on environmental conservation
Jharsuguda, Odisha; November 4, 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World Ecology Day at its Jharsuguda operations by planting approximately 2,000 saplings across multiple locations and conducting environmental awareness sessions. Organised in partnership with local communities, the initiative brought together employees and business partners to strengthen green cover within the region and encourage collective action towards environmental conservation.
World Ecology Day (November 1) signifies the importance of protecting ecosystems and maintaining harmony between people and nature. Its purpose aligns with the United Nations’ Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030) effort, a global call to prevent and reverse ecosystem degradation. Reflecting this spirit, VAML Jharsuguda’s observance combined plantation and awareness activities to promote environmental stewardship among employees, community members and local stakeholders.
CChandru, CEO, VAML – Jharsuguda, said,“Environmental stewardship is integral to how we operate, from improving resource efficiency and adopting cleaner technologies to supporting biodiversity conservation. Sustainability-focused initiatives, exemplified by this extensive plantation drive, reinforce our commitment to ensuring responsible manufacturing and to creating long-term value for the communities around us.”
The observance also featured in-depth awareness sessions led by experts from VAML on ecological balance and environmental responsibility for employees and business partners. The initiative builds on VAML Jharsuguda’s wider biodiversity and sustainability efforts, contributing to enhanced green cover and ecological conservation across the region.
Sankar Samanta, an employee of WICL, a business partner of the company, said,“The awareness session gave me a new perspective on how small actions can make a big difference to the environment. I was encouraged to learn about biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices, and I feel motivated to adopt some of these habits in my own life. It is heartening to see such efforts being organized for the community.”
Within its operations, VAML Jharsuguda has adopted a multi-pronged approach to sustainable manufacturing, such as using digital monitoring systems to ensure comprehensive water management and advanced Internet of Things (IoT)-based digital sensors to monitor stack emissions. As of FY26, the unit operates a fleet of 116 electric forklifts, contributing to annual reductions of 16.3 lakh litres of diesel consumption and 4,450 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions within its core plant operations.
Through initiatives spanning biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency and community participation, VAML Jharsuguda continues to advance its commitment to responsible manufacturing while contributing to the region’s ecological wellbeing.
