Mumbai airport achieves 100 pc green power, carbon neutrality

Mumbai International Airport Limited MIAL the operator of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA has released its Sustainability Report for FY 2024ndash25 outlining significant progress in clean energy adoption circular waste practices digital transformation and social impactThe report highlights that CSMIA has maintained its position among the worldrsquos leading sustainable airports combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility to set new benchmarks for the aviation sectorEnvironmental and Operational MilestonesAccording to the report CSMIA handled 5512 million passengers during FY 2024ndash25 achieving a singleday peak of 170516 passengers and expanding connectivity to 126 destinations Cargo tonnage rose by 81 per cent yearonyear reinforcing its role as a critical driver of Mumbairsquos economic ecosystemThe airport secured several global recognitions becoming the first in India and third globally to attain Level 5 Airport Customer Experience accreditation from Airports Council International ACI It also renewed its ACA Level 4 ldquoTransitionrdquo status for climate actionMIAL reported that since August 2022 CSMIA has been operating entirely on 100 per cent green electricity a transition that now extends to all concessionaires The airport also achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions diverted 987 per cent of waste from landfills and reduced energy intensity by 55 per cent Additionally Terminal 2 retained its IGBC Platinum certification underscoring its commitment to green infrastructureBiodiversity and Water StewardshipIn FY 2024ndash25 MIAL continued its urban greening efforts planting 2000 native trees using the Miyawaki method The airportrsquos biodiversity programme includes regular assessments and monitoring to mitigate ecological risksWater sustainability initiatives included detailed water audits rainwater harvesting systems and upgraded sewage treatment infrastructure all built on reducendashrecyclendashrecharge principlesCommunity Engagement and Workforce DevelopmentWorking alongside the Adani Foundation MIAL carried out a range of community upliftment initiatives such as health camps womenrsquos empowerment programmes and blood donation drives benefiting more than 4000 people during the yearUnder its flagship workforce development programme Saksham MIAL provided over 60000 manhours of employee training focused on leadership diversity and inclusion The airport emphasised policies promoting nondiscrimination gender equality and parental supportDigital Transformation and Passenger ExperienceCSMIA has emerged as a leader in smart travel facilitation with 147 egates the highest among Indian airports and 30 per cent Digi Yatra adoption enabling faster and more seamless travelThe revamped Airport Operations Control Centre AOCC improved realtime situational monitoring and operational responsiveness The airport also strengthened accessibility measures including signlanguage training for staff dedicated wheelchair assistance tactile flooring for the visually impaired and sanitary pad dispensers across all ladiesrsquo washroomsCommitment to LongTerm SustainabilityMIAL said the Sustainability Report reaffirms its mission to embed sustainability across all dimensions of airport management mdash from passenger experience and operational excellence to climate action and community developmentWith continued efforts in clean energy transition waste reduction and technological innovation CSMIA aims to further raise global benchmarks for sustainable aviation while minimising its environmental footprint