GMR Airports files FY26 sustainability report with exchanges
- GMR Airports filed its FY26 BRSR report with stock exchanges on August 27, 2026
- Total energy consumption fell to 12,05,253 GJ from 13,01,040 GJ in FY25
- Water intensity dropped to 316 KL/₹ Crore from 438 KL/₹ Crore
- Waste generation rose to 16,198.61 tonnes but recovery rates neared 100%
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased to 38,365 tonnes CO2e despite lower intensity
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GMR Airports Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with stock exchanges on August 27, 2026. The disclosure covers consolidated operations across its airport assets and subsidiaries.
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP provided reasonable assurance on core BRSR attributes and limited assurance on other key performance indicators. The report aligns with SEBI Listing Regulations and the BRSR Core Reporting Standard.
Environmental Performance
The company reported total energy consumption of 12,05,253 GJ in FY26, down from 13,01,040 GJ in FY25. Renewable sources accounted for 10,03,253 GJ of this total. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover fell to 0.08 TJ/₹ Crore from 0.12 TJ/₹ Crore previously.
Water withdrawal stood at 26,73,373 kilolitres, marginally higher than 26,56,669 kilolitres in FY25. However, water intensity per rupee of turnover declined significantly to 316 KL/₹ Crore from 438 KL/₹ Crore. The entity maintained zero liquid discharge across all three major airports.
Waste and Emissions
Total waste generated rose to 16,198.61 metric tonnes from 12,069 metric tonnes in FY25. This increase was driven by construction waste from expansion activities and an expanded reporting boundary including cargo and hospitality businesses. Despite higher generation, waste recovery improved substantially, with 16,200.03 metric tonnes recycled or reused compared to 6,458 metric tonnes in the prior year. Landfill disposal dropped to near zero.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions totaled 38,365 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, up from 34,378 metric tonnes in FY25. Emission intensity per rupee of turnover decreased to 2.59 tCO2e/Crore ₹ from 3.3 tCO2e/Crore ₹.
What the Numbers Show
While absolute waste generation increased by over 34% due to operational expansion, the company’s circularity metrics improved drastically. Waste recovery rates jumped from approximately 53% in FY25 to nearly 100% in FY26, indicating a successful shift toward zero-waste-to-landfill operations despite higher throughput.
Social Metrics
The workforce comprised 8,982 employees and 12,243 workers. Female representation among permanent employees was 17%, while it stood at 8% for workers. The company reported zero fatalities among employees but recorded one fatality among workers in FY26, compared to none in FY25. Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate for workers was 0.0786 per million person-hours worked.
Spending on employee well-being measures was 0.5% of total revenue, down from 0.6% in FY25. The company achieved Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation at Delhi and Hyderabad airports, with Goa airport attaining Level 3+.
Historical Stock Returns for GMR Airports
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.17% | -3.73% | -7.88% | -3.50% | +11.25% | +243.23% |
How will GMR Airports' near-100% waste recovery rate influence its long-term operational costs and ESG valuation premiums in the infrastructure sector?
Given the rise in absolute GHG emissions despite improved intensity, what specific decarbonization strategies will GMR implement to align with net-zero targets amidst ongoing airport expansions?
What impact might the decline in employee well-being spending as a percentage of revenue have on workforce retention and safety metrics in the coming fiscal year?
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