NEW DELHI: Ten properties of hospitality major ITC Hotels have attained “net zero carbon status” by achieving “LEED Zero Carbon Certification” of USGBC United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
ITC Hotels says it is the world’s largest chain with the maximum number of LEED Platinum certified properties as per USGBC.
Anil Chadha, divisional chief executive of ITC Hotels said: “Responsible Luxury is our guiding ethos at ITC Hotels. We endeavour to create planet positive experiences. The Net zero project aligns with India’s vision of significantly cutting emissions and are a critical driving force behind the transformation of buildings, cities and communities to continue to sustain future generations.”
LEED Zero, developed by the US Green Building Council, is a complement to LEED that verifies the achievements of net zero goals and signals market leadership.
"The first 10 hotels in the world to have achieved this landmark are:ITC Windsor, Bengaluru; ITC Grand Chola, Chennai; ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru; Welcomhotel Bengaluru; Welcomhotel Guntur; Welcomhotel Chennai; ITC Mughal, Agra; Welcomhotel Coimbatore; Welcomhotel Sheraton New Delhi and ITC Grand Central, Mumbai," ITC Hotels said in a statement.
"LEED Zero Carbon Certification recognizes buildings operating with Net Zero Carbon emissions on annual basis. The certification provides a transparent accounting of the carbon balance," it added.
