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IHCL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON EARTH DAY
April 20, 2026|||
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Marking Earth Day, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reaffirms its commitment to responsible resource management across its portfolio. Guided by Paathya, its ESG+ framework, IHCL continues to embed sustainability into the foundation of its operations, strengthening environmental stewardship while supporting long‑term resilience.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “Today, sustainability has evolved from a set of initiatives to a core operating discipline that shapes how the industry creates value over time. As our portfolio expands across geographies, embedding sustainable practices into day‑to‑day operations becomes essential to responsible growth. In line with Paathya, IHCL is focused on strengthening energy efficiency, water stewardship and waste management, ensuring that environmental responsibility is integrated into the way we operate.”
Since 2016, IHCL has reduced its energy intensity by 18%, emissions intensity by 35%, potable water intensity by 34% and waste to landfill intensity by 46%, underscoring its sustained focus on strengthening resource efficiency across operations. The milestone of 100 EarthCheck‑certified hotels reflects the consistency of this effort. IHCL’s initiatives including the increased adoption of renewable energy, deployment of advanced energy management and chiller optimisation systems, transition to efficient and fossil fuel‑free laundry operations, strengthened organic waste processing and composting practices, in‑house water bottling to reduce reliance on packaged water, and the elimination of single‑use plastics, collectively reinforce the brand’s commitment to responsible tourism.
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 628 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 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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