NEWS | ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, first hotel in the world to achieve LEED Zero Carbon Certification

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ITC Hotels, the world’s largest chain of hotels with the maximum number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum-certified properties, has been accorded yet another distinction by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), making ITC Windsor, Bengaluru the first hotel in the world to achieve the LEED Zero Carbon Certification.

ITC Windsor is powered by its own wind turbine generators and uses innovative energy-efficient technologies such as electrical boiler, induction burners and other renewable energy. The hotel is a stellar example of how hospitality can make a positive global impact by committing to sustainability and achieving net zero carbon status.

Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC said: “The ITC Hotels growth story is a story about sustainability. We strongly believe that any effort to save the planet ultimately equals to saving ourselves. Elevating the role of buildings in mitigating climate-related risks and halting resource depletion is critical in achieving a sustainable and regenerative future for all. At ITC Hotels, we understand the value of going beyond efficiency and have showcased extraordinary sustainability leadership by enhancing the renewable energy footprint, energy efficiency and mitigation of greenhouse gas emission.”

ITC Hotels has pioneered several ground-breaking initiatives on environment, hotel ecosystem, health, and well-being. From LEED platinum rating to being one of the first chains to eliminate single-use plastic-free products, deployment of radiation harmonizers across the chain, farm to fork low carbon footprint cuisine, clean air and more.

“At USGBC we believe net zero is a powerful target that will move the entire industry forward. It influences the rest of the industry to aim even higher and achieving LEED Zero certification demonstrates these goals are attainable,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. "Given the climate-related risks we are facing and the central role buildings play in climate mitigation, ITC Windsor’s LEED Zero certification for carbon demonstrates visionary leadership because it contributes toward a regenerative future and represents a commitment to making the world a better place. By prioritizing net-zero carbon, ITC Windsor is pioneering a new way forward for the industry as a whole,” he added..

For more than two decades, LEED has provided a framework for creating high-performance green buildings and spaces and is an internationally recognized symbol of excellence. Building on that work, the US Green Building Council has developed LEED Zero, a complement to LEED that verifies the achievement of net zero goals. LEED Zero represents a new level of achievement in green building that is not just attainable but is the goal of LEED-certified projects around the world.

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TIFFIN TALES BY GOURMET COUCH  | ITC HOTELS

‘Southern Indian Stories’

Experience Tiffin Tales by Gourmet Couch in the comfort of your home offered by ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar in Kolkata. It carefully curates a selection of mindfully prepared dishes from Southern India’s rich and diverse culinary heritage. Choose from the Snacking Tiffin, a selection of classic flavors that are savored any time of the day, or the Meal Tiffins, a celebration of Southern Indian delicacies. 

 

The Snacking Tiffin priced at INR 1200 plus applicable taxes includes  Kuzhi Paniaram (Seasoned rice & lentil batter cooked in 'paniaram molds'), Molagai Podi Idli  (Mini idlis tossed in ‘Ramnad chili’ enhanced spice powder), Keerai Vadai (Urad and rice vadai with green chili, local greens & onion), Lemon Sevai (Tempered vermicelli enhanced with lemon juice), Thangai Paal Payasam  (Tender coconut in jaggery sweetened coconut milk), Degree Kafi  (South Indian filter coffee) and accompaniments Coconut chutney, Daangar chutney-onion and garlic chutney & Sambar.


The Meal Tiffin has three different selections. The Meal Tiffin Set One,  is priced at Rs 1550 plus applicable taxes and includes Mokkajonna '65 (Masala coated fried baby corn), Beetroot Kola (Spiced balls of beetroot and cashew nut), Chinna Urlagadda Kurmah  (Baby potatoes in an aromatic curry), Vendakai Kozhambu, (Okra curry with tamarind and coconut milk), Keerai Kootu, (Local greens & lentil combination tempered with red chilly and garlic), Carrot Beans Poriyal (Carrot & beans tempered with coconut gratings and curry leaves), Cauliflower Battani Birinji  (Aromatic rice preparation with cauliflower and peas), Veechu Paratha (Grilled flaky bread made of maida), Cucumber Patchadi  (Seasoned curd with cucumber gratings & tempering) Appalam (South Indian fried papad) and Elaneer Payasam (Tender coconut kernel in jaggery sweetened coconut milk).


The Meal Tiffin Set Two priced at INR 2100 plus applicable taxes includes: Mokkajonna '65 (Masala coated fried babycorn), Meen Varuval  (Pan grilled masala coated fish fillets), Yera Thokku  (Prawns tossed in onion tomato masala with curry leaves) Kozhi Melagu Kary (Pepper chicken curry), Keerai Kootu  (Local greens & lentil combination tempered with red chilly and garlic) Carrot Beans Poriyal, (Carrot & beans tempered with coconut gratings and curry leaves), Cauliflower Battani Birinji (Aromatic rice preparation with cauliflower and peas), Veechu Paratha 

(Grilled flaky bread made of maida), Cucumber Patchadi , (Seasoned curd with cucumber gratings & tempering), Appalam, (South Indian fried papad) and Rosapoo Gulkand  (Winter melon halwa enhanced with rose petal compote)


The Meal Tiffin Set Three priced at INR 1950 plus applicable taxes includes: Mokkajonna '65 (Masala coated fried babycorn), Meen Varuval  , (Pan grilled masala coated fish fillets), Kozhi Melagu Kary (Pepper chicken curry), Palletoori Mamsam Koora (Village style mutton curry), Keerai Kootu  (Local greens & lentil combination tempered with red chilly and garlic), Carrot Beans Poriyal (Carrot & beans tempered with coconut gratings and curry leaves), Cauliflower Battani Birinji  (Aromatic rice preparation with cauliflower and peas), Veechu Paratha (Grilled flaky bread made of maida), Cucumber Patchadi, (Seasoned curd with cucumber gratings & tempering) Appalam (South Indian fried papad) and Elaneer Payasam  (Tender coconut kernel in jaggery sweetened coconut milk)


A Responsible Dining initiative, the Tiffins serve one guest and is available on food aggregator’s platform, Zomato, Swiggy.  In addition, it can be ordered via the ITC F&B App and Takeaway option. The special take-out counter at each ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar, Kolkata has also been enhanced with hand sanitizers and thermometers to corroborate the health parameters of local food delivery partners. The Hotels have also enabled ‘no contact’ deliveries on all pre-paid orders and has implemented stringent measures and protocols, including mandatory temperature checks for all Chefs and Food & Beverage associates as part of the 'WeAssure' programme.


ITC Hotels’ tradition of culinary excellence is reflected in its well-researched cuisine concepts that underline the brand’s objective to showcase the best of Indian culinary offerings. The packaging has been thoughtfully planned after study of factors such as temperature, distance travelled, mode of transport, consumption techniques, re-heating norms and more. The food is packed in environment friendly corrugated paper boxes.