Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has significantly bolstered its commitment to sustainability by adding 22 new electric lithium-ion forklifts at its Jharsuguda smelter operations in Odisha. This expansion brings their total fleet to 66 units, solidifying Vedanta’s position as the largest deployer of electric lithium-ion forklifts in India.
John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability, calling it a “business imperative” and highlighting the deployment of electric forklifts as a milestone in their journey towards a Net Zero future.
These forklifts, now operational across Vedanta Aluminium’s facilities in Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh (Odisha), and BALCO smelter in Chhattisgarh, feature advanced battery charging capabilities aimed at enhancing operational efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. The move is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,500 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually and save over 8.4 lakh litres of diesel per year.
Vedanta Aluminium has committed to decarbonizing its entire light motor vehicle (LMV) fleet by 2030, underscoring its proactive stance on sustainable practices in material handling and operational excellence. The company’s efforts align with its broader strategy to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, encompassing increased use of renewable energy and extensive afforestation initiatives.
Ranked first in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 for the aluminium industry, Vedanta Aluminium continues to lead with its sustainable development initiatives. With a robust infrastructure including world-class smelters, alumina refinery, and power plants in India, Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to promoting responsibly-produced aluminium for a greener future.
This expansion of their electric forklift fleet marks another significant step in Vedanta Aluminium’s mission to drive sustainable innovation and reduce environmental impact across its operations.
