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RGIA Attains Prestigious ACA Level-5 Carbon Accreditation for Environmental Excellence.

Awards | Dated: 24 Apr 2025

In April 2025, Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Limited (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), announced that it has received the Level-5 Accreditation under the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by Airports Council International (ACI).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - With this prestigious recognition, RGIA has become one of the top 4 airports in the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East region to achieve Level-5, the highest level of carbon management certification under the ACA framework.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The ACA programme serves as the industry standard for assessing an airport's initiatives to manage and reduce carbon emissions.
  • (ii) The Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme comprises seven progressive levels that evaluate an airport’s efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions. These levels are: Level-1 (Mapping), where airports measure their carbon footprint; Level-2 (Reduction), which involves actively lowering emissions; Level-3 (Optimization), where airports engage stakeholders to reduce emissions collectively; Level 3+ (Neutrality), which requires offsetting residual emissions to achieve carbon neutrality; Level-4 (Transformation), focusing on aligning carbon management with global climate goals; Level-4+ (Transition), which incorporates long-term emissions reduction strategies; and Level-5, the highest level of carbon accreditation, awarded to airports that demonstrate exceptional performance in carbon management and alignment with net-zero targets.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which airport recently received the ACA Level-5 Carbon Accreditation?

Correct Answer: RGIA

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