Vedanta Ltd: A Tech Giant Exploring ‘Natural Wealth’ Sustainably
Vedanta has been recognized for its outstanding practices and commitment to people, planet, and prosperity. Its holistic approach to sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and employee empowerment have earned it numerous prestigious awards. Emerging Kincentric Best Employer for the second time in a row is another feather in its cap. The company’s leadership, Arun Misra, Executive Director, Madhu Srivastava, Group CHRO, & Praveen Purohit, Deputy Group CHRO, emphasize a values-driven culture, where the company’s larger purpose of giving back to society is ingrained in the organizational DNA. Vedanta’s success is rooted in its commitment to deliver sustainable outcomes, for the society and the planet, whether it is empowering rural women, ensuring equitable outcomes for children, or championing green initiatives. Active involvement of employees in all initiatives creates deep sense of ownership and satisfaction. “One of Vedanta’s key strengths lies in its focus on talent development and diversity. The company has implemented progressive HR policies, including talent identification, nurturing, and development programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Notably, Vedanta’s unique approach to its business partner employee model ensures the well-being and development of its extended workforce, setting a benchmark for industry standards,” shared Arun Misra. “Becoming an industry leader demands a workforce that thrives. We’ve built a talent ecosystem through targeted global hiring, digital HR, and disruptive rewards, attracting top expats and leaders. Our agile leadership team fosters collaboration, driving value creation. 100% digital processes ensure transparency and empower employees, aligning individual goals with the company’s,” added Madhu Srivastava. “We are not just a leader in our industry, but also a talent powerhouse. We empower our people through continuous talent development, and a commitment to nurture leaders from within – whether it is taking a bet on young leaders, our robust women CXO track, or our ingrained culture of championing & anchoring for a cause. This has fostered a diverse, and engaged workforce driven by a common purpose of ‘transforming for good’,” shared Praveen Purohit. Leading the charge in sustainability, Vedanta has set inspiring goals of achieving net zero and a commitment to investing in clean energy innovations. Vedanta always prioritizes the health, and safety of its workforce, ensuring agility and responsiveness during crises – visible in its remarkable COVID-19 response. Indeed, Vedanta’s success stems from its unwavering dedication to its core values of social responsibility, employee empowerment, and environmental stewardship.