GHIAL Gets Prestigious LEED tag

Hyderabad: GMR AERO –led consortium GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited’s (GHIAL) expanded passenger terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been awarded the LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovations rating system. The terminal earned 84 points from the US Green Building Council, placing it among the highest-rated airport facilities globally for sustainable design and performance.

This recognition highlights GHIAL’s exemplary performance in key sustainability areas including energy efficiency, water conservation, resource optimization, and indoor environmental quality. The expanded Integrated Passenger Terminal added approximately 379,370 square metres of built-up area to the existing terminal and was developed with sustainability embedded in every stage of design and construction, according to GHIAL.

The fully expanded terminal building features high-efficiency HVAC systems, advanced insulation for thermal efficiency, and LED lighting systems controlled by occupancy sensors, rainwater harvesting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and native drought-tolerant landscaping. Construction materials contain high recycled content which reduces environmental impact. The airport’s intelligent Building Management System plays a critical role in monitoring energy usage and maintaining optimal indoor environmental conditions in line with LEED standards.

An elated Indana Prabhakara Rao, Group Deputy MD, GMR Group, said, “This LEED Platinum certification is a proud moment for us and a strong validation of our efforts to make sustainability integral to our infrastructure development…This milestone reinforces our dedication to delivering world-class services while caring for the planet.”