TBM Staff - Mumbai In recognition to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s (CSMIA) efforts in contributing to make aviation sustainability a reality, the airport has been awarded the ‘Best Sustainable Airport of the Year’ by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in its 14th International ASSOCHAM Conference & Awards for Civil Aviation. The coveted award was presented by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
The ASSOCHAM ‘Best Sustainable Airport of the Year’ award is another addition to various prestigious laurels received by CSMIA in the past, said the release.
Recently, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) achieved the Highest-Level 4+ “Transition” of Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of Airport Council International (ACI), making it only the 3rd airport to achieve the esteemed certification in the Asia-Pacific region.
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. Even with various ongoing green initiatives, CSMIA does not compromise in the quality of their services and strives to achieve maximum passenger satisfaction.
Commenting on the win, a CSMIA spokesperson said, “At CSMIA, providing excellent customer service, assuring dependable and timely airport operations, and further reducing our CO2 emissions have always been our top priority. We are glad that our efforts to protect the environment and the airport’s operational excellence are being recognized by both the business community and travelers. Above all, though, this honours the exceptional work of our staff members, who toil diligently each day to guarantee that operations at the airport operate smoothly and that travelers can depend on Mumbai International Airport.”
At CSMIA, sustainability is an intrinsic concept, and its initiatives align with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and is prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) standards, thus meeting the global environmental requirements.
