Vedanta Aluminium adds Restora low-carbon aluminium production at its Balco unit in Chhattisgarh, furthering its net zero goals and supporting greener value chains across industries


Vedanta Aluminium has expanded the production of its low-carbon aluminium brand, Restora, to its Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. The move strengthens the company’s low-carbon product portfolio and supports its target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Restora is produced using renewable energy and has a verified greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity below 4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne of aluminium, meeting the global threshold for low-carbon aluminium. Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda smelter has been producing Restora since 2022, along with Restora Ultra, an ultra-low carbon product made from recovered aluminium.

Currently, Balco manufactures Restora ingots, with plans to expand the range in line with industry needs. The development reinforces Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials. 

Rajiv Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, 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.”

Rajesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer 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 aligns with Vedanta Aluminium’s strategy to lower emissions throughout its value chain. The company has achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in GHG intensity since FY21 through operational efficiency and increased use of clean energy.

Vedanta Aluminium has also set up a Centre of Excellence that brings together technical, operational, and marketing teams to develop new products and applications for sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy, infrastructure, and aerospace.