Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been honoured with the IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification for all three terminals—making it the first operational airport in India to receive this prestigious award from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) The Times of India.
🌿 Comprehensive Waste Management System
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) implemented a holistic and highly effective waste management system that includes:
- Two-bin and four-bin segregation across terminals
- On-site material recovery facilities
- Organic waste composting units
- Real-time tracking of waste processing The Times of India+1ETEnergyworld.com+1
These measures significantly minimize landfill usage and promote resource recovery throughout airport operations.
đź’¬ A Milestone in Sustainable Infrastructure
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL, commented:
“This recognition is not just a certification—it is validation of DIAL’s unwavering commitment to building a future-ready, climate-resilient airport ecosystem. We are proud to set the benchmark for Indian aviation in responsible waste management and environmental governance.” ETEnergyworld.com+10aviationindia.net+10ETEnergyworld.com+10The Times of India
🛫 Establishing Leadership in Green Aviation
This achievement strengthens IGI’s position as a sustainability leader in Indian aviation and aligns with its previous environmental milestones, including:
- Achieving Level 5 Net Zero Carbon Emission status under ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Transitioning to run entirely on solar and hydropower since 2022 economictimes.indiatimes.com+5economictimes.indiatimes.com+5ETEnergyworld.com+5economictimes.indiatimes.com
Bottom line: By becoming India’s first operational airport to reach Net Zero Waste to Landfill status, IGI Airport sets a powerful example—demonstrating how airports can blend operational growth with strong environmental stewardship.
