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SUMMARY:Balancing Growth and Sustainability in Airports with Bangalore Int
 ernational Airport as a case study - Suman Ramasundaram\, Bangalore Intern
 ational Airport
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CONTACT:Daniel Dalton
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: *Balancing Growth and Sustainability in Airports wit
 h Bangalore International Airport as a case study*\n \nBangalore Internati
 onal Airport (BIAL) has made significant strides in its sustainability com
 mitments\, earning accolades such as the ACI-LAC Green Airport Recognition
 \, achieving ACI Level 5 accreditation\, and obtaining LEED Platinum Certi
 fication. These initiatives are critical not only for enhancing the airpor
 t's environmental performance but also for ensuring business continuity an
 d supporting future growth. BIAL has established itself as a leader in sus
 tainable aviation infrastructure by integrating environmental stewardship 
 with operational excellence.\nAs one of India’s busiest airports\, BIAL 
 has implemented a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on water s
 tewardship\, achieving net-zero carbon emissions\, community-aligned noise
  management\, advancing a circular economy\, and promoting sustainable mob
 ility. Notably\, it is among the few airports globally to be fully powered
  by renewable energy\, steadily progressing toward its net-zero emissions 
 goal.\nThis talk will delve into the evolution of sustainability at BIAL\,
  highlighting key initiatives\, the challenges encountered\, and the innov
 ative solutions employed. With BIAL set to invest $2 billion over the next
  five years\, the session will offer valuable insights into how large-scal
 e infrastructure projects can drive environmental responsibility while mai
 ntaining operational efficiency and profitability.\n\nIn addition to explo
 ring BIAL's sustainability journey\, the talk will draw upon the speaker
 ’s 24 years of experience in planning\, designing and operating airports
  across the United States\, Hong Kong\, and India\, providing practical pe
 rspectives and lessons for the next generation of sustainability researche
 rs and practitioners.\n\nAbout the Speaker: *Suman Ramasundaram* is the As
 sociate Vice President (AVP) leading the Airport Planning and Development 
 Department at Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL)\, where she e
 nsures that the airport meets the growing air traffic demands with adequat
 e capacity and operational flexibility. With over 24 years of experience a
 s a Project Manager and Aviation Engineer\, Suman has successfully led var
 ious airport and highway projects worldwide.\nBefore joining BIAL\, she wo
 rked as a consultant with Jacobs and ATKINS on prominent projects includin
 g Chicago O'Hare\, Washington Dulles\, Hong Kong International\, and Banga
 lore International Airports. Her expertise encompasses business developmen
 t\, client relationship management\, program and project management\, with
  a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity.\nSuman holds a Maste
 r’s degree from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Engineering 
 from Manipal Institute of Technology\, along with a Professional Engineer 
 (P.E.) license from the USA. She is also the founder and former president 
 of the Engineers Without Borders Pittsburgh Chapter. Passionate about crea
 ting a positive impact\, Suman leverages her extensive knowledge\, global 
 exposure\, and leadership experience to drive meaningful change in the avi
 ation industry.\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/882300
 88472?pwd=dXhkeWJVL3lHVGRERUtwL3BOK1dPUT09\n \nMeeting ID: 882 3008 8472\n
 Passcode: 685305\n\nThis talk is organised by Nandeesh Babanagar nb710@cam
 .ac.uk
LOCATION:Seminar Room\, 2nd Floor South Wing (2S)\, Roger Needham Building
 \, University of Cambridge
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