Vedanta Aluminum Appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO of Ash Management
Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, has announced the appointment of Ravi Paliwal as the CEO of Ash Management. In his new role, Ravi will be responsible for overseeing the ash management operations of Vedanta Aluminium and the power businesses of Vedanta Limited, including Talwandi Sabo Power Plant, Meenakshi Energy, Athena Power, and Hindustan Zinc Limited.
Enhancing Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Initiatives
With over 27 years of diverse experience in the industry, Ravi Paliwal brings extensive expertise to Vedanta Aluminium’s operations. His main focus will be leveraging technology and processes to enhance resource efficiency and explore new avenues for utilizing ash, which is a by-product of thermal power generation. This aligns with Vedanta Aluminium’s broader sustainability agenda, which aims to generate value from by-products while moving towards a 30% renewable energy mix by 2030.
Prior Experience and Industry Reputation
Before joining Vedanta Aluminium, Ravi Paliwal served as the Senior Vice President of Contract, Commercials, and Materials at Bajaj Energy. He has also held senior managerial positions at JSW Energy and Nabha Power Larsen & Toubro. His expertise lies in functions such as purchase, supply chain management, vendor development, and service contracts.
Driving Excellence in Ash Management
CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, John Slaven, expressed his excitement about Ravi Paliwal’s appointment and the value his rich experience and insights would bring to the company’s ash management initiatives. Vedanta Aluminium recognizes the importance of effective ash management, given its large portfolio of captive power plants. The company aims to enhance resource utilization and explore innovative applications for ash, such as its use in the cement industry, brick-making, and road laying.
Promoting Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Vedanta Aluminium has committed itself to becoming the world’s most sustainable aluminium producer by 2023, according to S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 rankings. The company is actively working towards its Net Zero target by 2050 or sooner. This involves reducing and offsetting carbon footprint, increasing the use of renewable energy sources, enhancing manufacturing excellence for operational efficiency, and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources like biofuels.
Drive Towards Greener Tomorrow
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is spearheading India’s aluminium industry by manufacturing over half of the country’s aluminium production. Notably, in FY24, the company produced 2.37 million tonnes of aluminium. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products used in various core industries. Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized by its top ranking in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 for the aluminium industry.
Referring to aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future,’ the company continues to spur emerging applications of aluminium in pursuit of a greener tomorrow. Their world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery, and power plants in India exemplify their mission to enhance the role of aluminium in sustainable development.
With Ravi Paliwal at the helm of Vedanta Aluminium’s ash management operations, the company is poised to drive greater excellence in resource management, circular economy practices, and sustainable operations.
