A Purpose Beyond Profits
Committed to Sustainable Progress
GMR Group’s ESG programs are rooted in building national assets, uplifting communities, and protecting the planet for future generations.
Sustainable Aviation At Scale
1st
Indan Airport to receive IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Certification
100%
Clean electricity sourcing at Delhi and Hyderabad airports
42%
of water consumption through recycled water
218,747 tCO₂e
Emissions avoided in FY 2025 through clean energy
1 lakh+
Lives positively impacted through CSR programmes with GMR Varalakshmi Foundation in FY 2025
INR 24.02 Crores
Spent on CSR in FY 2025
17,956
Employee strength including permanent and contractual employees
2,000+
Employees participating in voluntary CSR campaigns
75%
of procurement spends assessed on ESG criteria
Awareness across workforce on Ethics-related aspects
ESG integration into Performance Evaluation
100%
of operating airports certified as per ISO 14001 and 45001
No Poverty
100% contractual workforce covered under minimum wages and statutory social security benefits, directly supporting income stability for thousands of workers from low-income communities.
Zero Hunger
Nutrition interventions reached hundreds of pregnant and lactating women, supporting improved maternal and child nutritional outcomes in airport adjacent communities.
Good Health & Well-being
100% airports are ISO 45001-certified, covering all employees and contractors under structured safety management systems.
Quality Education
4,914 unique employees gained formal trainings with average training of 3 training man-days per employee.
CSR education initiatives reached 10,000+ children.
Gender Equality
100% airport facilities designed with inclusive, gendersensitive amenities.
Zero tolerance for any discrimination across all airports and offices.
Clean Water & Sanitation
100% airports operate on zero-discharge–aligned water systems, supported by automated reuse and quality optimisation.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Deployed 22.84 MW of onsite solar and energy-efficiency enhancements in HVAC, lighting and electrical systems.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
100% workforce covered under statutory wage and social security requirements.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Modernisation through APOC, UTAM, and energy-efficient infrastructure upgrades across terminals and airside systems.
Reduced Inequalities
Accessibility integrated in design and operation of all airports including wheelchair support, buggy services, tactile pathways and hidden-disability support.
Supported 288 gifted children through CSR initiatives in FY24.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Shaping sustainable urban ecosystems through Aerocities, multimodal transport integration and operational efficiency enablers such as the Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) that reduce congestion across city and airside networks.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Responsible consumption and resource efficiency driven through circular resource management and optimisation of energy, waste and water.
Climate Action
In FY 2025, 218,747 tCO₂e avoided via clean electricity consumption.
Targeted Scope 3 emission reduction initiatives such as TaxiBots, Eastern Cross Taxiway, public transport infrastructure and EV infrastructure help reduce emissions across the value chain.
Life On Land
Wildlife hazard management, greenbelt maintenance and biodiversity-conscious landscaping.
Green cover provides ~700 tCO₂ sequestration potential and reduces wildlife strike risks across operations.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
GMR Aero Academy enhances institutional effectiveness through structured training on aviation safety, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness and operational governance.
100% workforce awareness on Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, which covers ethics, anti-corruption and anti-bribery aspects.
Partnerships For The Goals
Collaboration with airlines, partners, security agencies, government agencies and suppliers on sustainability related aspects through various forums.
