According to a recent report, Vedanta Limited, Jharsugda’s Special Economic Zone unit (Plant 2) has received the coveted certification of ISO 50001:2011 (Energy Management System), with effect from December 19, for energy-efficient production and supply of primary aluminium, aluminium ingots, and wire rods and billets.
ISO 50001 encourages and supports organizations in all sectors to use energy more efficiently through the development of an energy management system (EnMS).
On receiving the certification, Mr. CN Singh, CEO – Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda said, “As India’s largest producer of primary aluminium, we work diligently to ensure that our operations strive for global benchmarks in sustainability indices. The ISO 50001 certification is a testimony to the company’s vision to create and demonstrate world-class standards of sustainability and social responsibility.”
Mr. GG Pal, Director – Metal, said, “Obtaining this certification brings great confidence to our customers and stakeholders. It drives better systems and processes at our operations, enabling us to add the values of sustainability and responsibility into our quality products.”
Vedanta’s plant in Jharsugda is the Greenfield aluminium smelter that produces primary aluminium of 1 million tonnes, which accounts for India’s one-third production and nearly 2 per cent of the globe. The world-class assets and new-age technology and innovative practices are what drive the company’s operations. With a strong focus on safety, Vedanta is committed to delivering sustainable and robust growth, which creates value for our shareholders and stakeholders.
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