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Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 achieve carbon neutrality with certified carbon offset units
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) earned 85,849 Carbon Offset Units (CoUs) for Metro Lines 2A (Dahisar East–DN Nagar) and 7 (Dahisar East–Gundavali), officially certifying them as carbon-neutral corridors.
This achievement makes them the first metro lines in Mumbai to achieve carbon neutrality, based on PAS 2060:2014 standards, a global benchmark.
The certificates were formally handed over to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, in the presence of senior officials, including chief secretary Sujata Saunik, MMRDA commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, and MMMOCL MD Rubal Agarwal.
The carbon credits, certified by the Universal Carbon Registry, account for greenhouse gas emission reductions between Jan 2023 and Dec 2024, thanks to the modal shift from personal vehicles to metro services. The initiative helped avoid 85,849 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (TCO₂eq) emissions.
While commenting on the achievement, Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, "Carbon neutrality is no longer a global aspiration—it is a local responsibility.
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Maharashtra is proud to lead the nation with certified climate-conscious mobility solutions through MMRDA's metro systems."
Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde said, "Mumbai's future is green, modern, and inclusive. The certification of Metro Lines 2A and 7 as carbon-neutral shows that our infrastructure is not only world-class in quality but also deeply committed to environmental sustainability."
MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee said, "This is a proud moment for Mumbai. Metro Lines 2A and 7 have not only eased traffic congestion but have also proven to be sustainable transport solutions. Achieving carbon neutrality reflects MMRDA's commitment to climate action."
MD of Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) Rubal Agarwal said, "By avoiding over 85,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in just two years, we have shown that public transport can lead the climate agenda."
