Mumbai – The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, continues to advance its sustainability journey by accelerating the use of renewable energy across its portfolio. Under its ESG+ framework, Paathya, IHCL marked a significant milestone in FY 2024-25 with 51 hotels drawing power from clean energy sources including 13 operating on 100% renewable energy, through a mix of on-site installations, off-site sourcing, and strategic power purchase agreements.

In line with our Paathya goals, our green energy transition is rooted in a holistic strategy that balances environmental impact with operational resilience. Our growing transition to renewable energy, alongside greater operational efficiency is driving meaningful change across our hotels, reflective of our commitment to responsible hospitality and our long-term sustainability vision. Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, IHCL now meets over 35% of its energy requirements through renewable sources, translating to an annual electricity consumption of approximately 41 crore kWh. IHCL hotels in Maharashtra lead the way with widespread on-site solar installations and accounts for over 6.6 crore kWh of renewable energy usage annually, hotels in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka play a pivotal role, contributing nearly 3 crore kWh each through wind energy consumption. This strategic shift to clean energy underscores IHCL’s dedication to responsible hospitality and its vision for a greener future.

With a growing portfolio of 380 hotels, IHCL remains committed to the adoption of clean energy solutions.

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 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations 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 360 hotels including 123 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 150+ 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; SeleQtions; Tree of Life; Vivanta; Gateway; Ginger

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