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GHIAL terminal expansion earns prestigious LEED Platinum Certification

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has been awarded the coveted LEED Platinum certification for its expanded passenger terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), under the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction category.
The terminal scored an impressive 84 points from the US Green Building Council, placing it among the top-rated airport facilities globally for sustainable design and performance. The expanded terminal spans over 379,000 square metres and incorporates high-efficiency systems for HVAC, lighting, water conservation, and energy monitoring, a statement said on Monday.
Key features include rainwater harvesting, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, low-flow plumbing fixtures, native landscaping, and paperless operational enhancements like e-boarding and self-baggage drop.
Indana Prabhakara Rao, Group Deputy Managing Director, GMR Group, called the certification a proud moment, reaffirming GHIAL's commitment to sustainable, world-class infrastructure development.
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