Mumbai’s CSMIA Wins GAR Laurels
CSMIA curated the project ‘Single-Use Plastic Free Airport’ by with collaboration with all stakeholders
MUMBAI, May 19 (The CONNECT) – Eliminating the use of single use plastic, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has earned the Platinum Rating in the esteemed Green Airports Recognition (GAR) Programme 2023 in ‘over 35 million passengers per annum’ category. The rating is done by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
This achievement stands as a testament to the airport’s unwavering dedication and accomplishments in sustainability initiatives, a CSMIA press release said. This award is a recognition towards CSMIA’s ambitious mission to becoming one of the first airports to eliminate the use of Single-Use Plastic.
CSMIA curated the project ‘Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Free Airport’ by adopting a systematic approach and collaboration with all stakeholders and encouraging them to opt for alternatives made of biodegradable materials.
CSMIA continues to maintain the highest standard with its green initiatives and has taken strides towards environmental stewardship. Continuing this journey with its comprehensive and innovative approach, CSMIA recently installed Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) across its Terminals to encourage passengers and the airport community to recycle Plastic bottles to facilitate CSMIA’s commitment of incorporating sustainability in all aspects of its business and to achieve zero waste to landfill by reducing and recycling of plastic waste.
Centered around the compelling theme of ‘Single-Use Plastic Elimination’, the Green Airports Recognition Programme 2023 amplifies the global imperative to combat the detrimental impact of single-use plastic pollution, with a special focus on the aviation industry. This recognition is a testament to the efforts put forth by the airport in its endeavour to create a better & greener future for the aviation industry while providing a world class experience and comfort to all its passengers. The award does not only honour the hard work put forth by the airport, but also recognizes best-in-class services and innovations that are implemented timely.
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group. MIAL is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) venture between AAHL, holding a majority stake of 74%, and the Airports Authority of India, holding the rest 26%. AAHL aims to converge India’s biggest cities in a hub and spoke model through the Group’s proven strength in developing and managing complex transport & logistics hubs.
