Bengaluru Airport becomes first in Asia to earn Level 5 Carbon Accreditation

Kempegowda International Airport achieved a significant milestone by receiving Level 5 Accreditation from ACI, a first for Asia. This recognition stems from the airport's remarkable 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, it attained net-zero status for these emissions categories seven years ahead of its initial 2030 target.

Kempegowda International Airport was presented with the Level 5 Accreditation at the recently concluded Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly. Incidentally, it is the first in Asia to receive Level 5 Accreditation under ACI's Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, effective from May 5, 2024. The assembly was held in New Delhi from April 15 to 17.

In a press statement issued by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) on Thursday, it was stated that Bengaluru Airport earned the Level 5 Accreditation for achieving a 95.6 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions-enabling it to reach net-zero status (Scope 1 and 2) seven years ahead of its 2030 goal. Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions represent a company's direct and indirect emissions, respectively.

Hari Marar, Managing Director & CEO of BIAL, said, The recognition from ACI affirms the collective effort we've made to not only reduce our carbon footprint but also to support a culture of safety, innovation, and community stewardship..