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Vedanta Aluminium Broadens Low-Carbon Portfolio with Restora Production at BALCO

Made using renewable energy, Restora has a verified GHG emission intensity below four tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, meeting global low-carbon standards and reinforcing Vedanta Aluminium’s role in driving decarbonised supply chains.

November 07, 2025. By News Bureau

Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its low-carbon product portfolio with the launch of Restora at its Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards achieving net zero carbon by 2050 and reinforces Vedanta’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

Restora is manufactured using renewable energy and has a verified Green House Gas (GHG) emission intensity well below four tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of aluminium, meeting the global threshold for low-carbon aluminium. This positions Vedanta Aluminium as a key enabler of decarbonised global supply chains and highlights BALCO’s alignment with the group’s broader sustainability goals.

Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda smelter has been producing Restora since early 2022. The unit also manufactures Restora Ultra (ultra-low carbon product, made from recovered aluminium).

Currently, BALCO offers Restora ingots, with plans to expand the product portfolio in line with evolving industry requirements. This development strengthens Vedanta Aluminium’s low-carbon footprint across its operations, catering to the rapidly growing demand for sustainable materials in India and globally.

Emphasising on the role of greener operations, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Restora has already set a benchmark in low-carbon aluminium production. With its introduction at BALCO, we are expanding our portfolio to sustainable aluminium across our operations. This is a strategic step in strengthening India’s position as a global hub for climate-conscious industrial growth.”

Speaking about the product line, Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director, BALCO, said, “Designed for industries like automotive, construction, electricals, packaging, and renewable energy, Restora enables our customers to build greener value chains and accelerate their transition to responsible manufacturing. While we have introduced Restora ingots, we have the capability to offer value-added products under the Restora brand to meet the evolving demands of our customers.”

The expansion of Restora production to BALCO is part of Vedanta Aluminium’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions across every stage of its value chain. Through sustained efforts in operational efficiency and clean energy adoption, the company has achieved 8.96 percent reduction in GHG intensity since FY21. Aluminium, often called the metal of the future, is pivotal to enabling clean energy technologies and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Recognising this, Vedanta Aluminium brings together technical, operational, and marketing expertise in a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to develop innovative products and applications for sunrise sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy, infrastructure, aerospace, and more. With Restora, the company continues to deliver aluminium that not only meets the demands of a climate-conscious world, but also drives India’s leadership in sustainable industrial transformation.

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