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IHCL Reaffirms Commitment To Responsible Hospitality On World Environment Day
June 5, 2026||||
Homepage > Press Room > IHCL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL),guided by its ESG+ framework of Paathya, reaffirms its commitment to advancing responsible hospitality. Conceived as a path to positive change, Paathya integrates IHCL’s initiatives across clean energy, water stewardship, circular operations, waste reduction, green mobility and verifiable sustainability standards.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “With a growing emphasis on resource efficiency, sustainability is increasingly shaping how the hospitality sector operates. As the industry evolves, there is an opportunity to align business performance with environmental stewardship, while responding to the expectations of conscious travellers. IHCL’s approach through Paathya reflects this direction, combining operational measures with initiatives that extend to the communities and ecosystems we are part of.”
IHCL continues to make steady progress in reducing its environmental footprint, with 41% of its electricity sourced through renewable resources. The company has installed 386 EV charging stations across 171 locations, operates 108 in-house organic waste composting plants, and runs 85 water bottling plants to reduce dependence on single-use plastics. Additionally, 54% of wastewater across its hotels is recycled.
IHCL’s community initiatives include support for watershed restoration, rainwater harvesting, revival of traditional water bodies and groundwater recharge across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, targeting 50 lakh cubic metres of water recharge and savings over three years, while supporting local livelihoods and ecological resilience.
IHCL has defined several short and long-term goals to be fulfilled by 2030 under Paathya. From 50% energy from renewable sources, 100% elimination of single-use plastic across all its hotels to ensuring 100% of waste water is reused, the company's 100% of hotels will be certified to a global sustainability standard.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 640 hotels including 263 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
Please visit: IHCL; Taj; Claridges Collection; Brij Hotels; Atmantan; SeleQtions; Gateway;Vivanta; Tree of Life; Ginger
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