Turning the Tide: Vedanta Targets Net Water Positivity by 2030, Achieves 3% Freshwater Reduction

Bengaluru 24, 2025: As the world comes together to celebrate World Water Day, Vedanta Limited reinforces its commitment to water conservation with an ambitious goal of achieving Net Water Positivity by 2030. Demonstrating its leadership in sustainable water management, its businesses: Cairn Oil & Gas, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Sesa Goa, Black Mountain Mines and FACOR mines are already certified as water positive, marking a significant milestone in Vedanta’s journey towards responsible resource stewardship.

At the core of Vedanta’s strategy is a push to reduce freshwater dependency and maximize water conservation. The company has successfully implemented Internal Water Pricing across its business units, ensuring responsible water use. Since FY21, Vedanta has achieved a 3% reduction in freshwater consumption, with HZL leading the charge through a zero-discharge policy and a target to cut freshwater use by 25% by 2025. Additionally, the company’s 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant in Udaipur recycles treated water for industrial use, significantly reducing reliance on freshwater sources.

Beyond operational efficiencies, Vedanta is actively transforming lives through Hindustan Zinc’s Drinking Water and Water Augmentation project, which provides potable drinking water in Rajasthan—one of India’s most water-stressed regions. Through partnerships with Neer Amrit LLP, the initiative has deployed RO/ATM water stations and water tankers across six locations and five districts, ensuring safe drinking water for communities. In tandem, the Jeevan Amrit Project by Cairn Oil & Gas has installed 124 RO plants, which supplied 6.9 million liters of safe drinking water and benefitted over 11,429 families in FY 2024.

Commenting on the commitment of Vedanta in conservation and preservation of water as a resource, Deshnee Naidoo, CEO of Vedanta Resources said, “At Vedanta, we recognize that every drop of water is invaluable—not just for our operations, but for the communities and ecosystems in which we operate. Our commitment to achieving Net Water Positivity by 2030 is a testament to our dedication to responsible resource management and environmental stewardship. By integrating cutting-edge conservation technologies, optimizing freshwater use, and investing in community-driven initiatives, we are not only reducing our water footprint but also creating a lasting positive impact. Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we will continue to set new benchmarks in ESG excellence as we work towards a water-secure future for all.”

Vedanta is also making strides in groundwater recharge and rainwater harvesting. HZL’s Rampura Agucha Mine is implementing a groundwater recharge project with an 8.7 million m³ capacity, while Cairn Oil & Gas is developing rainwater harvesting structures that will contribute 2.5 million m³ of freshwater annually by 2025. Meanwhile, Vedanta Aluminium’s watershed management project in Lanjigarh is ensuring 34.5 lakh m³ of water storage for agriculture and community use.