First carbon neutral airport in india

The GMR consortium-AAI run Delhi Airport has become the first carbon neutral airport in Asia-Pacific following a series of measures taken by it to reduce carbon footprint, including setting up of a 7.84 MW solar power plant. The announcement was made by the international body of aerodrome operators across the world, ACI during the Airport Carbon Accreditation certificate presentation ceremony in Montreal, Canada yesterday. The Airport Carbon Accreditation has upgraded Delhi Airport to highest level of certification -- a level 3+ neutrality -- available to airports across the world, according to a release. Carbon neutrality occurs when the net carbon emissions over an entire year are zero or when the airport absorbs or offsets the same amount of emission that was generated. This achievement is accredited by ACI under Airport Carbon Accreditation that monitors the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. "Achievement of the accreditation for carbon neutrality is indeed recognition of a great team work. With this achievement, we have set up new benchmark for other airports in this region to follow. "Going forward we are focusing on energy conservation and exploring alternative solution for generating green energy. Delhi Airport aims to increase its solar power generation capacity to 20 MW by 2020," Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) Chief Executive Officer I Prabhakra Rao said, after receiving the prestigious certificate. DIAL, which runs Delhi...

See also: The 1997 In 2009, the air transport industry targeted a 458 Adoption [ ] In October 2016, the 191 nations of the ICAO established the scheme, requiring operators to purchase The agreement does not include an objective of containing global warming to 1.5-2°C like the 2015 Due to the Implementation [ ] On 15 February 2019, the ICAO announced an agreement on Fossil fuels produced from newer oil wells, or with some more efficient refinery processing will be eligible. Aviation biofuels from a variety of feedstocks including palm oil, the most likely source and a leading cause of deforestation, would be eligible for use. Participation As of January 2018, more than 70 countries representing more than 85% of international aviation activity have volunteered to participate. Exemptions Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States and Landlocked Developing Countries can volunteer to participate in CORSIA, while it is not mandated on them. However, all ICAO member states "with aeroplane operators conducting international flights are required to monitor, report and verify carbon dioxide emissions from these flights every year from 2019". 2 emissions less than or equal to 10,000 tonnes are exempted from the CORSIA reporting requirements. Emissions from domestic air travel are not included in CORSIA. ICAO states that "Emissions from domestic aviation, as other domestic sources, are addressed under the UNFCCC and calculated as part of the national GHG inventories and...

A 7500 MW solar park is being built in Ladakh for electricity and infrastructure development in the region. The Ladakh, Leh and Kargil region will be developed and declared to be a carbon neutral region, PM Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during 74th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi.(PTI) While the concept of carbon neutral villages have been considered in India in the past and some villages in Kerala and Manipur have adopted it, this will be the first large region to be carbon neutral. Carbon neutrality means annual zero net anthropogenic (human caused or influenced) CO2 emissions by a certain date. “By definition, carbon neutrality means every ton of anthropogenic CO2 emitted is compensated with an equivalent amount of CO2 removed,” according to World Resources Institute. Many countries have announced to be carbon neutral by 2050 as part of the Paris Agreement. “Just like Sikkim has positioned itself as an organic state, the Ladakh, Kargil and Leh region is moving in the direction of becoming carbon neutral. This will be achieved with participation from local people,” PM Modi said adding that India now among top 5 countries in renewable energy generation. “It is heartening to hear an environmentally conscious independence day speech. The ongoing pandemic has shown that living in harmony with nature is the only way forward. The Ladakh region is a natural carbon sink and making it carbon neutra...

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) Over 90 airports in the country will be carbon-neutral by 2024, while the number of airports will rise to 220 in the next five years, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. Currently, the country has 141 airports, of which Kochi and Delhi airports are carbon-neutral, the minister said. “One of the first things that I did when I took over as the aviation minister was to put a carbon mapping profile of our airports. Two of our airports, Delhi and Kochi, are already carbon-neutral and India will have 92-93 carbon-neutral airports by 2024,” Scindia said at the All India Management Association national convention. “Civil aviation is a highly visible sector, it’s a very high-profile sector which attracts a lot of attention, but if you look at its contribution to green house gases and carbon emissions…its very small… two per cent of carbon emissions of the world,” he said. The ministry aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. “Indian airports will not just achieve the net zero target by 2030, but will likely have over 400 million passengers by then. At present, we have over 200 million domestic and international passengers. But to handle the increase in passengers, the infrastructure on ground has to be improved and increased. “In the last eight years, the number of airports in the country has increased from 74 to 141 and this will grow up to 220 in the next five years,” he said. “The one thing that is scarce for every human being is ti...

The ministry aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. "Indian airports will not just achieve the net zero target by 2030, but will likely have over 400 million passengers by then. At present, we have over 200 million domestic and international passengers. But to handle the increase in passengers, the infrastructure on ground has to be improved and increased. The minister also stressed on the need to set up an ecosystem in aviation sector. "It is about time we set up an ecosystem...just like the automobile sector...it should not be about airlines and airports but about flying and training organisations, about cargo, ground handling and drones. And the steps to develop such an ecosystem are being firmly taken," he said. Scindia said the whole paradigm has changed as far as the civil aviation sector is concerned. "Earlier, the notion was that you have got to have some base and capacity to be able to venture out and ask for an airport to be in your city, because the economic growth that powers the city and its environment becomes the basis for an airport's location. Today, that whole paradigm has changed..which means where you have airports, you will have economic growth and therefore the demand situation has completely changed," he said. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. Most Searched Stocks 567.85 12:42 PM | 14 Jun 2023 5.65 (1.00%) 446.75 12:42 PM | 14 Jun 2023 1.35 (0.30%) 265.90 12:42 PM | 14 Jun 2023 -1.90 (-0.71%...

Over the years, the conversation around sustainability has also made its way to the travel industry. As travellers, we have become more conscious and mindful of the impact every decision leaves as we keep exploring the world and discovering the unknown. The Indian aviation industry has also embraced this shift and gone above and beyond to ensure they do their bit in enabling climate-friendly air travel. These airports across our country are not just a fitting testament to that but also are an ambitious benchmark for future projects. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi The capital’s busy airport is a fine example of being environmentally conscious, as it runs entirely on solar and hydropower. Despite its vastness, the authorities have taken several measures to record and monitor carbon emissions, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru In the financial year 2020-21, Bengaluru’s swanky airport received the energy neutral status. As per records, the airport’s energy conservation efforts have also helped them save 22 lakh units of energy. They’ve also achieved the incredible feat of meeting 98% of their energy requirements through renewable sources. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai This airport is now known for being one of the busiest with a single runway and for having earned Level 3+ Carbon Neutrality certification within five years. The authorities have invested in many initiatives to make ai...

The government has been working relentlessly to reduce carbon emissions and switch to green energy in every possible way. From initiating public electric vehicles and motivating people to go for electric vehicles to switching several Indian airports to green energy, India aims to reach net zero emissions by 2070. The Centre has further kept a target of turning 90 airports into carbon neutral by 2024. In June this year, the international airport in New Delhi adopted green energy, using only hydro and solar power for all its energy needs. Since June 1, the Delhi airport has adopted renewable energy use from the hydropower plant for its demand of the remaining 94 percent, thus ending its dependency on non-renewable power. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a GMR Infrastructure Limited-led (GIL) consortium, which manages and operates the Delhi airport, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with a Himachal Pradesh-based hydropower producing company for the supply of hydroelectricity for the airport until 2036. This move will help Delhi airport in the reduction of indirect energy emissions of a whopping 200,000 tonnes of CO2 every year. Besides, DIAL has a 7.84 MW solar power plant on the airside, whereas as part of stakeholder collaboration, operators of the Cargo terminals at the airport have added another 5.3 MW rooftop solar power plant. Working to make the aviation sector environment-friendly, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recentl...