- 305,220 tonnes CO₂e reduced over the last five years — equivalent to 15 million trees
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3.11 million GJ of energy conserved
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800,000 trees and mangroves planted across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, progressing toward the 2 million trees by 2030 goal
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30% methane reduction pledge over the next five years
Sustainability Report FY25 Released
New Delhi, 20 November 2025: Cairn Oil & Gas, part of the Vedanta Group and India’s largest private oil and gas E&P company, has released its Sustainability Report for FY25, themed “Inspiring Actions, Fostering Impact.” The company recorded a reduction of 89,770 tonnes of CO₂e emissions during the year—equivalent to planting 4.5 million trees annually.
For more than thirty years, Cairn has led India’s oil & gas sector in sustainability, climate stewardship, digital transformation, and alignment with national socio-economic and environmental priorities.
Leadership Perspectives
Commitment to Responsible Growth
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta & Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said:
“At Vedanta, sustainability is shaped by India’s ethos of balancing progress with responsibility. I am proud of Cairn’s achievements—over 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions reduced in five years, equivalent to 15 million trees. This reinforces our commitment to building a resilient and sustainable future.”
Driving India’s Energy Transition
Jasmin Sahurity, Chief Operating Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas, added:
“Cairn stands at the forefront of India’s energy transformation. Our progress toward Net Zero Carbon and our commitment to uplifting communities demonstrates our vision of sustainable excellence.”
Key Highlights
1. Accelerating Environmental Stewardship
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300,000+ tonnes CO₂e reduced over the past five years
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57% reduction in flaring volumes
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Water positivity sustained for four consecutive years with an NPWI Index of 1.18 in FY25
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98% of waste diverted for material or energy recovery
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First Indian oil & gas producer to join UNEP’s OGMP 2.0 (2024)
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Achieved ‘Gold Standard Pathway’ status for methane reporting and reduction
2. Transforming Lives Through Social Impact
Cairn’s community-led initiatives in healthcare, education, agriculture, animal husbandry, and skill development have benefited 195 million people across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam in the last five years.
3. Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
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Target: 30% gender diversity by 2030
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Achieved: 22% women across the organisation and in decision-making roles
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Ranked among Top 10 globally in safety performance (IOGP 2024 benchmarking)
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90% reduction in lost-time injury frequency rate over five years
About Cairn Oil & Gas
Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, contributing nearly 25% of India’s domestic crude output. With interests in 55 blocks across 60,000 sq. km, Cairn holds a resource base of 1.4 bnboe (2P + 2C).
The company operates assets in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Assam, and is executing one of India’s largest exploration programmes across conventional and unconventional resources, including tight oil & gas, deep and shallow water assets, ASP injection, and satellite field development.
Cairn aims to contribute 50% of India’s domestic crude oil production and is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030. It is also the first Indian company to join UNEP’s OGMP 2.0 methane reporting and reduction initiative.
For more information, visit:
www.cairnindia.com | www.vedantalimited.com
