Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad reached net zero carbon status for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2024, beating its original 2035 target by 11 years. The airport announced the milestone on World Environment Day, highlighting steps taken under a net zero pathway aligned with the Paris Agreement's 2050 aviation goal. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned sources, while Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy. The announcement did not detail specific measures like solar capacity, offsets, or operational changes. Scope 3 emissions, which include passenger travel and supply chains, remain outside the current claim. This achievement positions RGIA as one of the faster-moving Indian airports on decarbonization. For those tracking airport carbon programs, the lack of a public breakdown on how the reduction happened leaves room for follow up on methodology and verification.
