The Taj Mahal Palace, historic hotel in Mumbai, has been declared entirely green by Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). The hotel has taken measures to conserve water and reduce trash in an effort to lessen its impact on the environment. It also uses renewable energy.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “In line with the vision of IHCL’s ESG+ framework of Paathya, we are committed to energy conservation and long-term goal of deriving 50 percent of energy across all hotels from renewable sources by 2030. Reducing its carbon footprint, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has yet again set a benchmark of being 100% powered by renewable energy. This achievement advances our transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future and provides an example for others to follow”
The hotel is stepping up its efforts to conserve water and reduce waste by effectively treating and using water, minimising trash output, and promoting recycling and reuse after successfully implementing sustainability measures to reduce carbon footprint. The hotel had established a bottling plant as part of its resolve to gradually phase out single-use plastic. Other environmentally friendly practises include the use of EV charging stations, low-flow tap and shower aerators, treated water for flushing and gardening, LED lighting, energy-efficient motors and lighting systems with timers.
IHCL has made sustainability commitments for the year 2030 under the Paathya initiative, and it will keep up these efforts as it strives for excellence and sets standards.
