Kempegowda International Airport has become the first and only airport in the country to obtain a ‘GreenCo Platinum’ rating from the Green Building Council (GBC).

In a statement on Sunday, Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) said the rating, given by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), reflects the environmental strategies adopted at the airport, which include water conservation, adoption of biofuel for ground operations, and use of solar energy, among others. The airport had received the ‘GreenCo Silver’ rating in 2012, becoming the first in the country to receive the rating after its launch by the Union Minister for Energy in 2011.

“We see this rating from the CII’s Green Building Council as a testimony towards our efforts in building an energy efficient and green airport,”said Hari Marar, president, Airport Operations, Bangalore International Airport Ltd.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / Staff Reporter / Bengaluru – February 29th, 2016