India to Mandate Carbon Emissions Reporting for International Aviation
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation plans to require operators to report at least 90% of annual carbon emissions by 2027. This initiative is part of the country's commitment to the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to mandate that both Indian and foreign aircraft operators report a minimum of 90% of their annual carbon emissions from international operations. This regulation is aligned with India's strategy to comply with international sustainability requirements under CORSIA, which will have its mandatory phase starting January 1, 2027.
Concurrently, the government is finalizing its draft Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy, with targets set for 1% blending by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030. Refineries in Panipat and Mumbai are nearing completion for SAF production, and public-private collaborations are encouraged to enhance domestic SAF manufacturing.
The outcomes of a recent stakeholder consultation included discussions on supply chains and compliance with ICAO/CORSIA. These measures are critical for supporting the aviation sector's growth while contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
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