Delhi’s IGIA Becomes 1st Airport in India to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport Status

Current Context: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi achieved the Net Zero Carbon Emission status on August 14, 2024, becoming the first airport in India to do so.

• This milestone was reached under the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, six years ahead of the 2030 target.
• The airport implemented several strategies, including switching to renewable energy, promoting the use of electric vehicles, and upgrading infrastructure to support environmentally friendly practices.
• This achievement sets a new standard for sustainability in the aviation sector in India and globally.

Question:

1 Which airport in India became the first to achieve the Net Zero Carbon Emission status on August 14, 2024?

• A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
• B) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
• C) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
• D) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Answer: C) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi became the first airport in India to achieve the Net Zero Carbon Emission status on August 14, 2024.