In a groundbreaking achievement, Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has become the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to receive the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This top-level certification is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
The LEED Net Zero Carbon certification is the highest level of recognition for buildings that have achieved net-zero carbon emissions. To achieve this certification, Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has implemented various sustainability measures, including investing in renewable energy, reducing energy consumption, and offsetting its carbon emissions.
“We are proud to achieve this milestone in sustainability,” said Mr. Austin Roach, Chairman, Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road. “At Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, sustainability is not just a trend, but a way of life. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and providing our guests with a sustainable and responsible hospitality experience.”
Some of the sustainability measures implemented by the hotel include:
- A solar power plant that generates 100% of the hotel’s energy needs
- An onsite biogas plant that converts waste into energy
- A rainwater harvesting system that reduces water consumption
- An effluent treatment plant that recycles wastewater
- Electric vehicles for guest transportation
The hotel’s commitment to sustainability has also been recognized by the USGBC, which awarded the hotel the LEED Platinum 4.1 O+M Existing Buildings certification last year.
“Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is a shining example of sustainability leadership in the hospitality industry,” said Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group. “We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and achieving Net Zero across all our properties.”
Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, added, “As a global hospitality group, we are committed to becoming Net Zero by 2050. Hotels like Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road demonstrate that sustainability leadership is possible today, and we will continue to innovate and expand our efforts globally.”
The LEED Net Zero Carbon certification is a significant milestone for Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road and a testament to its commitment to sustainability. The hotel’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact and provide a sustainable hospitality experience make it a leader in the hospitality industry.
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