At Kamat Hotels India Ltd (KHIL), we have embraced several sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental footprint. One key innovation is our state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which transforms wet waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost. This compost is used to enrich the greenery around our properties. Additionally, we focus on waste segregation practices, ensuring that we manage and recycle our waste efficiently. Our guest amenities are made from sustainable materials, and we incorporate energy-efficient systems across our properties, ensuring that luxury and sustainability go hand in hand.

We have implemented sustainable initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and organic waste management, reducing our carbon footprint while ensuring comfort for our guests.

Radisson Blu, Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road is rounding out an important year of sustainability-focused milestones by being awarded the prestigious LEED Zero Carbon Certification this month. LEED Zero, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is a complement to LEED that verifies the achievement of net-zero goals and signifies market leadership. This follows the hotel’s other important accolade received earlier this year: the hotel was the first in India to be awarded the prestigious LEED V 4.1 Platinum Certificate (for Operations & Maintenance of an Existing Building). 

In a world where each wasted drop of water could have saved a life, being conscious about how you use this precious, natural resource is the biggest lesson to be learned! In India, regions like Jammu have been grappling with a severe water crisis for months. This year’s 27% deficiency in rainfall in the region has already got the local farming community and residents worried about the long-term implications of a water shortage.

The Sustainability 2.0 initiative at Monday Hotels is a forward-thinking program designed to significantly reduce the hotel group’s environmental footprint. As Mr. Mateen Khan, Co-Founder of Monday Hotels, explains, “This initiative integrates cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies, water conservation efforts, and waste reduction strategies to create a sustainable future for our guests and the planet.”

Awarded by the National Jury Green Key India and the Center for Environment Education (CEE), this prestigious certification is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. A renewal of the certification indicates Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s commitment to continuing to adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education and highlights the establishments' efforts todevelop a sustainable and responsible business.