ESG Management - Guwahati Airport (GAU)

Environment and Sustainability

Sustainable growth and green initiatives at LGBIA

- Business - Environment & Sustainability

Our Approach

Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) integrates sustainability into every layer of its operations and decision-making. A dedicated Environment and Sustainability Department, supported by cross-functional teams, oversees the implementation of the ESG strategy. The strategy focuses on environmental responsibility, social impact, and long-term value through a strong governance framework, reinforcing LGBIA’s commitment to sustainability.

Performance Highlights (FY 2024-25)

97.27 tons of CO2 saved

17 Airport Owned Vehicles converted from traditional to Electric Vehicles

ISO 50001 Environment Management certified

200 trees planted

6.16 million passengers welcomed

Connected 28 Domestic and three International destinations

Level-2 achieved for ACI Airport Customer Experience accreditation

Climate Change

LGBIA ensures to integrate climate action into its sustainability efforts. Our carbon reduction targets align with India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and the Paris Agreement’s aim to limit global warming to below 2°C, while striving towards the 1.5°C target. In FY 2024-25, LGBIA saved 97.27 tons of CO2 through energy and carbon emission saving initiatives.

Water Stewardship

Water stewardship is an essential part of LGBIA’s sustainability strategy. We recognise the critical importance of water conservation and sustainable water management by identifying risks, optimising usage, and reducing reliance on surface water. Our goal is to achieve water positivity through best-in-class industry practices in water stewardship.

Waste Management

LGBIA aligns its waste management approach with AAHL’s Waste Management Policy, centered on the 5R principles — Reduce, Reuse, Reprocess, Recycle, and Recover. Waste is managed through five stages at a dedicated Material Recovery Facility, ensuring compliance with national regulations. With a strong focus on waste minimisation and sustainability.

Fleet Decarbonization

LGBIA is actively transforming airport mobility by accelerating the shift to eco-friendly transportation. By end of FY 2025, LGBIA successfully transitioned 17 fossil fuel-based vehicles to Electric Vehicles (EVs). To support this transition, the airport has also installed three EV charging stations across its premises.

ESG Strategic Focus Areas

Carbon Neutrality
Fleet Decarbonisation
ACA Certification
100% Green Electricity
Operational Net Zero by FY 29
Water Positive
No Net Loss to Biodiversity
Zero Waste to Landfill by FY26
Climate Risk Mitigation and adaptation

Business Ethics
Policies and Committees
Risk Management
Management Systems and Processes
Cyber Security and Data Protection
Supply Chain Management
ESG Disclosures & Reporting
Regulatory Compliance

Awards & Recognition

Social
Governance

Guwahati Airport Terminal 2 wins International Architectural Award 2025 in transport category

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