In a bold environmental initiative, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL), the entity behind the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) project, announces plans to elevate its solar power contribution to meet the entirety of its energy needs. Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and water neutrality by 2035, L&TMRHL’s strategic move aligns with a sustainable and eco-friendly vision for the future.
The commitment underscores the organisation’s dedication to environmental stewardship and positions it as a frontrunner in the pursuit of green and responsible urban infrastructure. It is actively pursuing carbon credit monetisation through the ‘Global Carbon Council’, transforming environmental responsibility into a financially viable model. There is also an aim to achieve platinum certification for all stations from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), said chief executive officer and managing director K.V.B. Reddy. Ever since the project has been commissioned, it has been significantly contributing towards reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022-23 alone, it has saved an estimated 88 million kilograms of CO2 emissions since 2018, equivalent to planting over 88 million trees.
Using Metro significantly reduces an individual carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport, as a 30 km journey emits 97% less CO2 than a car user and 98% less than a bus passenger, he pointed out. The project has constructed 155 strategic pits at stations and depots captured to store over 58,600 kilolitres of rainwater annually. This harvested water is being used for various non-potable purposes, reducing dependence on freshwater sources, and promoting water conservation.
