Business News : Delhi Airport has done wonders under the leadership of GMR . Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport in India to achieve the status of Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport (Level 5 certification) under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of Airport Council International (ACI). Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited (DIAL), gave this information on Wednesday. DIAL operates Delhi Airport. This prestigious certification recognizes the airport's commitment to reach and maintain a net zero carbon balance for emissions under its control (Scope 1 and 2). As well as extends efforts to impact and report on all other emissions (Scope 3).

Level 5 Certification

Delhi Airport's remarkable achievement of Level 5 certification underscores its leadership in sustainability and carbon management. The airport had initially set an ambitious target of becoming a "Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport" by 2030. DIAL has achieved its target ahead of schedule through relentless efforts, innovative strategies and proactive initiatives such as the adoption of renewable energy, the development of green airport infrastructure, the promotion of electric vehicles, and the implementation of zero waste landfill programmes.

Scope 1 and 2 Towards 90% reduction in CO2 emissions

By achieving Level 5 certification, Delhi Airport has demonstrated significant progress in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 90%. The remaining residual emissions have been addressed through approved offset removal, which meets the stringent requirements of the ACA program. Additionally, DIAL has committed to achieving net zero in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, which is in line with ACI's ACA framework and the global effort towards a sustainable future.