Delhi's IGI Airport Becomes India's First Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport

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Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has become the first airport in India to achieve net zero carbon emission status.

An Overview of the News

• The achievement was recognized under the Airport Council International's (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.

• GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates IGIA.

Early Achievement of Target

• Initially, IGIA aimed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

• The target was achieved ahead of schedule due to various sustainability initiatives.

Key Sustainability Initiatives

• Adoption of renewable energy sources.

• Development of green airport infrastructure.

• Promotion of electric vehicles at the airport.

Level 5 Net Zero Emission Accreditation

• IGIA achieved Level 5, the highest accreditation level in the ACA programme, in 2024.

• This accreditation signifies a 90% reduction in scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions.

• Residual emissions were offset through approved carbon removal strategies.