Bhubaneswar, Sept 28: Vedanta Aluminium, has successfully concluded a week-long “Swachhata Abhiyan” in Jharsuguda.
Over 1,300 Vedanta employees, local students and community members participated in the mega event, the week-long programme witnessed activities like large-scale clean-up drives, waste-to-art competitions and tree plantation, enhancing community hygiene, and fostering long-term positive change.
On this occasion, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO), of Vedanta Aluminium, said, "Our ‘Swachhata Abhiyan’ embodies Vedanta Aluminium’s dedication to building a cleaner and greener Jharsuguda. By combining clean-up efforts, creative competitions, and tree plantation, we are not only enhancing public spaces but also nurturing environmental consciousness among the community, particularly the younger generation.”
Tankadhar Tripathy, MLA, Jharsuguda said, “Initiatives like the ‘Swacchata Abhiyan’ set a strong precedent for how industries can play an active role in local development, particularly in fostering civic responsibility and environmental sustainability.”
Aboli Sunil Naravane, District Magistrate and Collector, Jharsuguda, said, “Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts towards the Swachhata Abhiyan is a testament to the power of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful change at the grassroots level.”
The week-long effort underscored Vedanta’s commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning with its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Vedanta Aluminium has secured the top rank in the esteemed S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings for the aluminium industry for the assessment period 2023.
In addition, the company’s initiatives are aligned with the global efforts to combat climate change and protect the ozone layer, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and responsible production practices.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India's largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India's aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24.
