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SUSTAINABILITY

even distinct green uniforms the Government of India’s
for its chefs. “Around 70% of sustainable goals,” Rajat
weddings are 100% vegetarian, shared. The hotel is dedicated
so this becomes an added to implementing the latest
advantage, and the guests prefer energy-efficient technologies
a hotel where they can get a pure and continuously raising its
vegetarian kitchen.” sustainability standards.
The bustling hotel’s Other awards received include
commitment to sustainability Excellence in Sustainable
extends to energy consumption. Hospitality Practices at the
“Our energy consumption for Financial Express Green Sarthi
a month is close to six lakh Awards 2024, Best Sustainable
electricity units. 50% of the Hotel 2024 by Travel and
hotel’s energy consumption is Leisure, and Hospitality Icons
through renewable energy,” Award 2024: Luxurious Hotel
Rajat stated. The hotel has for Destination Wedding at the
installed solar plants and is Times Hospitality Icons 2024.
transitioning its fleet to electric Rajat advises other hotels
vehicles. to invest in technology to
“Initially, there was a little upgrade plant and machinery,
bit of challenge, but most of the reducing fossil fuel and
guests are very accommodating,” energy consumption. He also
Rajat noted with respect to recommends utilizing renewable
transitioning to sustainable energy sources and eliminating
alternatives. “People want to single-use plastics as measures
give back to Mother Earth as to effectively transition to
far as possible.” Regular staff sustainability.
training and the increasing The Green Globe certification
awareness of sustainability is just the beginning of the
provided by education, have hotel’s ongoing journey towards
facilitated the implementation of sustainability. The hotel aims to
these practices. inspire guests, partners and the
“This Green Globe industry to embrace a greener
certification is just a testimony future by integrating responsible
of the hard work and the practices into all aspects of its
alignment that we have with operations.

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