Paving the way for the Global Hospitality Industry, 10 properties of the ITC Hotels Group have attained “Net Zero Carbon Status” by achieving the coveted “LEED Zero Carbon Certification” by USGBC [United States Green Building Council].
This achievement reaffirms ITC Hotels’ commitment to responsible luxury and sustainability. Already, ITC Hotels is the world’s largest chain with the maximum number of LEED Platinum-certified properties as per USGBC.
Anil Chadha, Divisional Chief Executive, 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 is a critical driving force behind the transformation of buildings, cities, and communities to continue to sustain future generations.” LEED Zero, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is a complement to LEED that verifies the achievements of net zero goals and signals market leadership.
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 i.e., the carbon emitted due to energy consumption and occupant transportation v/s Carbon avoided to achieve Net Zero Certification, the entity’s carbon balance should be either ‘0’ or -ve. (Carbon Balance = Total Carbon Emitted - Total Carbon Avoided).
At a time when the world is closely monitoring and benchmarking the carbon emissions by each and every sector, this achievement by the ITC Hotels group is a big global step towards sustainability.
