1. What is the sustainability philosophy of ITC Hotels?
The sustainability philosophy of ITC Hotels is called Responsible Luxury. It combines world-class hospitality with environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, guest well-being and positive social impact, ensuring exceptional experiences are delivered responsibly and sustainably.
2. What does Responsible Luxury mean at ITC Hotels?
Responsible Luxury reflects ITC Hotels' commitment to offering luxury experiences that are in harmony with the environment and society, focused on creating planet-positive hospitality while maintaining the highest standards of service and guest comfort.
3. What are LEED Zero Carbon and LEED Zero Water certifications?
LEED Zero certifications, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), recognise buildings that achieve net-zero performance in key environmental areas. LEED Zero Carbon validates net-zero carbon emissions, while LEED Zero Water recognises buildings that achieve a net-zero potable water balance through conservation, recycling and reuse.
4. Which ITC Hotels have achieved LEED Zero Carbon certification?
ITC Hotels' commitment to sustainability is reflected in its growing portfolio of LEED Zero Carbon certified hotels, including ITC Windsor, ITC Gardenia, ITC Grand Chola, ITC Mughal, ITC Maratha, ITC Grand Central, ITC Rajputana, ITC Narmada, Sheraton New Delhi, Welcomhotel Bengaluru, Welcomhotel Chennai, Welcomhotel Guntur and Welcomhotel Coimbatore, reinforcing the brand's philosophy of Responsible Luxury.
5. Which ITC Hotels have achieved LEED Zero Water certification?
ITC Hotels conserves water through rainwater harvesting, recycling and advanced water management systems. Its LEED Zero Water certified portfolio includes ITC Mughal (Agra), ITC Rajputana (Jaipur), ITC Royal Bengal (Kolkata), ITC Narmada (Ahmedabad), ITC Gardenia (Bengaluru), Welcomhotel Bhubaneswar, ITC Grand Chola (Chennai), ITC Grand Bharat (Gurugram), ITC Kohenur (Hyderabad), ITC Sonar (Kolkata), ITC Maratha (Mumbai), ITC Maurya (New Delhi) and Sheraton New Delhi.
6. How does ITC Hotels incorporate sustainability into the guest experience?
Sustainability is integrated across hotel operations through renewable energy, water conservation, responsible waste management, eco-conscious design and resource-efficient practices, without compromising on comfort or luxury.
7. How does ITC Hotels mitigate its carbon footprint?
ITC Hotels mitigates its carbon footprint through renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient technologies, sustainable building design and operational practices that support its net-zero carbon ambitions. More than half of the energy consumed across its hotels is sourced from renewable energy, including on-site wind power at properties such as ITC Windsor.
8. What is the SunyaAqua initiative by ITC Hotels?
SunyaAqua is ITC Hotels' sustainable water initiative that processes and bottles high-quality drinking water within hotel premises, reducing transportation-related emissions and minimising the use of single-use plastics.
9. How is ITC Hotels reducing single-use plastic across its properties?
Guided by the ethos of Responsible Luxury, ITC Hotels is working towards a single-use-plastic-free environment, having reduced its use across more than 150 touchpoints in hotel operations, an effort estimated to eliminate around 2.5 lakh kilograms of plastic every year.
10. How does ITC Hotels manage waste responsibly?
ITC Hotels adopts responsible waste management practices focused on reduction, recycling, resource recovery and minimising waste sent to landfills, with the majority of solid waste segregated at source and organic waste converted into manure at several properties.
11. How does ITC Hotels source food and ingredients responsibly?
ITC Hotels sources a significant share of its consumables locally, partnering with local farmers and producers to supply fresh, seasonal ingredients across its restaurants. This approach supports regional communities, reduces transportation-related emissions and enhances the freshness and quality of every dish.
12. What awards has ITC Hotels received for sustainability leadership?
ITC Hotels was the first in India to receive the 2024 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award for Organisational Excellence, alongside multiple honours at the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, recognising its Responsible Luxury philosophy and its portfolio of LEED Platinum, LEED Zero Carbon and LEED Zero Water certified hotels.
13. How is ITC Hotels setting new benchmarks in sustainable hospitality?
ITC Hotels has been recognised globally for its leadership in sustainable hospitality through its Responsible Luxury philosophy, the largest portfolio of LEED Zero Carbon and LEED Zero Water certified hotels, and 23 LEED Platinum certified hotels.
14. Where can I learn more about ITC Hotels' sustainability initiatives?
You can explore ITC Hotels' sustainability initiatives, Responsible Luxury philosophy and environmental commitments at Responsible Luxury | ITC Hotels.
