Mumbai, November 12, 2025: Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the operator of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), has released its Sustainability Report for FY 2024–25, outlining strong progress in environmental performance, community initiatives, and digital transformation. The report highlights that the airport has achieved 100% green electricity usage and carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable aviation.
Themed “Greener Horizons: Creating Pathway to a Sustainable Future,” the report details CSMIA’s achievements across multiple sustainability dimensions including climate action, waste management, water conservation, and social empowerment.
Key Highlights
- Sustainable Operations: CSMIA managed 55.12 million passengers in FY 2024–25 and became the first airport in India and third globally to earn Level 5 Accreditation for Airport Customer Experience from the Airports Council International (ACI).
- The airport also sustained its ACA Level 4+ “Transition” status for climate action and achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Since August 2022, CSMIA has operated entirely on 100% green energy, a transition extended to all concessionaires.
- Energy intensity was reduced by 5.5%, and 98.7% of waste was diverted from landfills, reaffirming the airport’s commitment to circular economy practices.
- Terminal 2 received the IGBC Platinum certification renewal, recognizing its green building leadership.
Biodiversity and Water Stewardship
In FY 2024–25, MIAL planted 2,000 native trees using the Miyawaki method to promote urban greening and biodiversity. Its comprehensive water stewardship plan includes rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, and recycling, based on the principles of reduce, recycle, and recharge.
Community Development and Workforce Empowerment
Through the Adani Foundation, MIAL implemented community welfare programs benefiting over 4,000 individuals. Initiatives included health camps, women’s empowerment projects, and blood donation drives.
Under its employee development program, ‘Saksham’, MIAL provided over 60,000 manhours of training, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and leadership.
Innovation and Passenger Experience
CSMIA leads the country with 147 e-gates and 30% Digi Yatra adoption, facilitating faster, paperless travel. Accessibility measures such as sign language training, tactile flooring, wheelchair assistance, and sanitary pad dispensers in all women’s restrooms highlight CSMIA’s inclusive approach.
The sustainability report also showcases CSMIA’s upgraded Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) for real-time monitoring, enhancing resilience and operational efficiency.
According to the report, MIAL’s initiatives are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, reflecting a holistic approach to sustainability that integrates environmental stewardship with passenger experience and community welfare.
With these achievements, MIAL continues to redefine sustainable airport operations in India, setting new global benchmarks for climate action, circularity, and social impact.
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