Indian Hotels Company announced a framework to drive its sustainability and social impact measures under ‘Paathya’. Derived from the Sanskrit term पथ्य, inferring a path, Paathya encapsulates initiatives to lead positive change with IHCL’s core values of Trust of all stakeholders, awareness around the needs of the ecosystem, and joy at heart.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, G Kishan Reddy, said, “Sustainable and responsible tourism is the way forward and the Government of India is already working in this direction. The government and the industry together are exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies to face the environmental and societal challenges. I applaud IHCL for its holistic approach of Paathya and for leading the path for the sector.”
Taking ahead IHCL’s over a century-old legacy, Paathya forges a journey focused on Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility, Excellence in Governance, Preserving Heritage, Value Chain Transformation, and Sustainable Growth.
IHCL has defined several short and long-term goals to be fulfilled by 2030 under Paathya. From 100 percent elimination of single-use plastic across all its hotels to ensuring 100 percent of wastewater is reused, the company’s 100 percent of hotels will be certified to a global sustainability standard.
Representing best practices, 78 IHCL hotels have achieved EarthCheck certification with 47 Platinum recognitions, the largest in the global tourism industry. Furthermore, all business meetings and conferences will go green with the introduction of Innergise – Green Meetings, reducing their environmental impact.
