Air India awarded for contribution towards reducing carbon emissions

For its outstanding contribution towards reducing carbon emissions, national carrier Air India received the National Environment Health and Safety Award, for 2015, instituted by the World Quality Congress & World Sustainability Forum. Air India’s efforts have won several accolades in the past, notable among them being the National Energy Conservation Award by the Bureau for Energy Efficiency, in 2009, 2011 and 2013. Recently, the airline was presented the IATA Environmental Assessment Certificate (IEnvA) for adopting IATA international standards and best practices to save the environment. Air India is the first airline in the country to have been awarded the certification. Congratulating the employees for the accolade, Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India said, “The award is a positive affirmation of the continuous efforts made by Air India to protect the environment. The diligent implementation of Air India’s Environment Management System has resulted in the reduction of carbon emissions this year. The award is indeed a matter of pride for me and the entire Air India family that strives to foster a culture of responsibility.” Air India is the first airline in India to establish an environment policy and follow an Environment Management System (EMS).