Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated pride month as an occasion to reaffirm it’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. By recently welcoming two transgender profesionals into its operations at Lanjigarh, Odisa. The company now employs nearly 30 transgender employees accross all it’s primary locations.
On the Company’s efforts to strengthen it’s diverse workforce Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO, Vedanta ltd. Aluminum business said, “As we navigate the diverse and complex landscape of our global market and customers, we recognize the immense value of embracing diversity in all it’s forms. By seeking out individuals with diverse perspectives, experiences, skills and educational backgrounds, we strengthen our pillar of employee centricity and the ability to develop well-rounded business strategies. True merit transcends gender, and we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee and partner feels embraced, empowered, and encouraged to unleash their limitless potential. We will continue to strive for a future where diversity is celebrated as a catalyst for innovation and success.”
Sharing her experience, Ranjan Pradhan, one of the trans professionals recently hired at Lanjigarh said, “I am grateful for this opportunity to earn a sustainable livelihood and envision a brighter future for my personal and professional growth. Through such initiatives, Vedanta is helping bring the marginalised trans community into the mainstream, and also providing a safe and supportive environment to nurture our true potential.”
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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