Vedanta Group, a global leader in natural resources, has announced the launch of VEDAS (Vedanta Academy for Sustainability) in collaboration with AXA Climate, a pioneer in climate risk and resilience services.
This innovative initiative aims to upskill over 100,000 employees and business partners.
It will equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindset to drive Vedanta’s ambitious net-zero journey and ESG commitments.
Through VEDAS, Vedanta is embedding sustainability into the core of its operations.
This ensures that every business decision and action contributes to climate leadership, community transformation, and responsible resource management.
The program represents an industry-first effort to cultivate a sustainability-first workforce.
It positions Vedanta as a leader in shaping the future of responsible business practices.
Sustainability Framework: High-Impact Learning Modules
VEDAS is built on Vedanta’s three-pillar sustainability framework:
- Transforming Communities: Enhancing social impact through responsible community engagement, skill development, and inclusive growth.
- Transforming the Planet: Implementing resource efficiency and circular economy principles to minimize environmental impact while maximizing value creation.
- Transforming the Workplace: Raising the bar for corporate governance, diversity, workplace safety, and ethical business practices.
VEDAS will deliver high-impact learning through targeted e-learning modules, hands-on workshops, and leadership-driven engagements.
This structured approach will instill ESG excellence at every level of the organization, creating a new generation of sustainability champions.
Key Statements from Leadership of Vedanta and AXA Climate
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director of Vedanta Ltd, emphasized the significance of this initiative: “The launch of VEDAS marks a new chapter in Vedanta’s sustainability journey.”
She added, “This is more than a learning initiative—it’s a movement to empower, educate, and embed sustainability into everything we do.”
“Through VEDAS, we are building a future-ready workforce that will drive real impact, ensuring that every function, every decision, and every action takes us closer to our net-zero goals,” Priya stated.
She concluded, “Sustainability isn’t just an agenda for Vedanta—it’s our way forward.”
Antoine Poincare, Vice President of AXA Climate, added, “Sustainable transition is the bedrock upon which resilient and prosperous futures must be built.”
He added, “Through VEDAS, we are proud to partner with Vedanta to provide the knowledge, tools, and expertise needed to advance climate and community resilience.”
“Our joint efforts will not only enhance awareness, upskilling, and innovation within the group, but also foster lasting changes in the industries pivotal to the global sustainability agenda,” Antoine stated.
Focus Areas of VEDAS by Vedanta
VEDAS will offer cutting-edge training modules focused on building a future-ready workforce:
- Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation: Empowering employees to drive Vedanta’s net-zero transition includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and scaling renewable energy adoption. The target is 2.5 GW of Round-The-Clock Renewable Energy by 2030 and integrating climate risk management strategies.
- Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy: Advancing responsible resource management includes achieving net water positivity by 2030 and waste reduction. It also involves biodiversity protection and implementing circular economy principles.
- Community Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthening Vedanta’s social impact involves responsible community engagement and skill development. It also includes women and child empowerment and promoting inclusive growth.
- ESG Governance & Best Practices: Elevating standards for corporate governance, diversity, workplace safety, and ethical business practices.
Vedanta’s Sustainability Achievements
Vedanta’s sustainability roadmap is one of the most ambitious in the industry. It focuses on driving measurable impact across the planet, communities, and the workplace. Key achievements include:
- Ranked 4th among global Metal & Mining peers in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024.
- Net Water Positive by 2030, with five businesses already achieving this milestone.
- 2.5 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, with 1.8 GW of Power Delivery Agreements (PDAs) secured.
- 80+ start-ups engaged under the ‘Spark’ initiative to drive sustainable business transformation.
- Recognized as a ‘Kincentric Best Employer’ for two consecutive years.
- 40% leadership diversity target by 2030.
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