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IHCL Reinforces Responsible Tourism, Marks Four Years Of Paathya With Bharat Eksaath Walkathon
~ Raises funds for Taj Public Service Welfare Trust ~
March 23, 2026||||
Homepage > Press Room > IHCL REINFORCES RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, MARKS FOUR YEARS OF PAATHYA WITH BHARAT EKSAATH WALKATHON
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, continues to advance its sustainability and social impact under its ESG+ framework of Paathya. Marking its fourth year, IHCL reinforced its commitment to sustainable growth with Bharat EkSaath Walkathon, an inclusive 3 km walk bringing together associates, their families, local partners, vendors and community across 14 countries in over 200 locations. The funds raised through the walkathon, support the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT), reinforcing IHCL’s approach to social impact.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL said, “Paathya reflects our belief that shared value is created when sustainability is deeply embedded into the organisation’s strategy and operations. Over the years, Paathya has evolved from a commitment into a holistic framework that guides our choices across environmental performance, social impact, governance and heritage stewardship. We have made big strides advancing meaningfully towards our 2030 goals; with over 84 bottling plants in hotels, 53% water recycled, 41% energy sourced from renewables and partnerships enabling 83 Skill Centres that have trained over 42,000 underprivileged youth.”
Anchored in six pillars covering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance, heritage conservation, value chain transformation and sustainable growth, Paathya continues to guide the organisation’s progress across key impact areas.
Paathya has received recognition including being featured as a case study by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD Business School), Lausanne, Switzerland, highlighting IHCL’s approach to embedding sustainability within its ecosystem.
For more information on Paathya and its initiatives, please visit here.
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 620 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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