Mumbai Airport News: Mumbai Airport has received Level-5 certification in Airport Carbon Accreditation. This means that the airport has eliminated almost all carbon emissions from its operations and plans to become completely net-zero by 2050.
Mumbai Airport Level 5 Accreditation: Mumbai Airport, one of the busiest airports in the country, has been included in the list of the world’s greenest airports. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has received Level-5 certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme, which is the highest and top category accreditation that any airport can receive. Only 30 airports across the world, including Mumbai Airports, have received Level-5 status, which have shown high level performance in advanced decarbonization. Only 7 airports in the Asia-Pacific region and only 4 in India are included in this list.
What does Level-5 certification mean for Mumbai Airport?
The airport has eliminated almost all carbon emissions from its operations. The airport has a firm roadmap to become completely net-zero by 2050. The airport is using green technology in every work, be it electricity, vehicles, machines and energy. This means consistent environmental improvements with a strong ESG framework, data-driven planning and a Carbon Management Committee. This shows that Mumbai Airport is not only big but also a modern and responsible airport. CSMIA has said that ‘this achievement is the success of our entire model.’
Who has the responsibility of Mumbai Airport?
Mumbai Airport is operated by MIAL (Mumbai International Airport Ltd), which is a joint venture between AAHL (Adani Airport Holdings Ltd) and AAI (Airports Authority of India). AAHL holds 74% stake and is India’s largest private airport operator. CSMIA is already the first airport in India and the third in the world to receive Level-5 accreditation for Airport Customer Experience. MIAL spokesperson said, ‘This achievement shows that CSMIA is among those airports in the world that bring innovation and sustainability together. This is not just an achievement, but a step that will determine the direction of green aviation in the future.
How Mumbai Airport reduced emissions by 98%?
The airport said it has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 98% by FY2022. This means that the airport’s own operations have become almost completely carbon-free. Since 2022, the airport has taken several transformative steps, including use of 100% renewable electricity, 40% higher energy efficiency in FY2025 compared to FY2022, LED lighting, EC fans, automation, high-efficiency AC systems, conversion of entire ground floor to electric vehicles, eco-friendly fire system, low-GWP Refrigerants and the complete transition of all ICE vehicles to EVs are included. Preparations are also underway to reduce Scope-3 emissions through technology and structural changes. Stefano Baronchi, Director of ACI, said, ‘CSMIA has consistently shown that sustainability is not just a plan, it is an action. Level-5 proves their commitment to the global net-zero mission.