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VEDANTA RECYCLES 34 MILLION CUBIC METRES OF WATER BY JANUARY, IN FY 2015
22% of water (34 Million Cubic Meters) used was recycled by January, in the
Financial Year 2014 - 2015 across business operations.
Vedanta's Lanjigarh facility is India's first aluminium refinery with a zero discharge system.
Vedanta has signed the pledge for access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at the work place, by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
MCM (34 billion liters) which is 22% of water used, during April 2014 - January 2015.
"Water Conservation and its management is one of our top priorities and is considered pivotal in the decision-making process of new and existing projects. I am happy to share that we are committed towards achieving zero discharge in all our operations through 100% recirculation and reuse to ensure that none of the natural water sources are affected by our operations," commented Tom Albanese, Group Chief Executive of Vedanta.
The Vedanta group has echoed the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's clarion call for a 'Swachh Bharat' (Clean India) with a commitment for a cleaner environment, by signing and promising to implement the pledge for access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at the work place. The WASH pledge is initiated by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which brings businesses together to build a sustainable future. By signing this pledge, Vedanta, along with its group companies, is
committed to ensure appropriate access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene at the workplace for all employees, in all premises under its control.
Key highlights of water management and conservation across the group include:
Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.
For further information, please contact: CommunicationsRoma Balwani
President - Group Communications, Sustainability and CSR
Tel: +91 22 6646 1000
gc@vedanta.co.in
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