GMR Hyderabad International Airport first Indian airport to launch biodiesel filling station

In India, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) recently launched two sustainable initiatives, an EV charging station at Main Car Park and a Biodiesel Filling station at the Public Transportation Center (PTC), making it the first Indian airport to do so. Inculcating the use of sustainable resources, the initiatives are significant steps in the direction of carbon neutrality that the airport is aiming for. 

Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GHIAL, said, “We, at GMR Hyderabad International Airport, are committed to operate our airport in a sustainable and environment-friendly manner. We have adopted multiple initiatives in collaboration with all our stakeholders to achieve not only just carbon neutrality but also to optimize the use of natural resources around the airport ecosystem. We aim to be a zero-carbon emission airport and will continue to adopt various eco-friendly measures. Sustainable fuel plays a significant role in reducing emissions and the availability to deliver such fuel solutions will accelerate our efforts in conserving the environment in and around the airport.”