IHCL CELEBRATES EARTH HOUR , REITERATES ITS COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARD THE ENVIRONMENT

MUMBAI, MARCH 23, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced that it would raise awareness about climate change and the need to reduce carbon footprint by participating in Earth Hour 2023. All IHCL hotels across India would observe a one hour switch-off of electricity from 8:30 to 9.30 pm on 25th March, 2023.

Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, IHCL, stated,” IHCL has been participating in Earth Hour for many years with great enthusiasm. This reflects our commitment towards environmental stewardship by integrating sustainable practices as part of our daily operations. We are delighted to join millions of people around the world in a symbolic gesture of support for a more sustainable future.”

Additionally, all IHCL hotels will offer interesting guest and employee engagement activities such as star gazing, storytelling, dinners in the dark and pedal for the planet.

In line with its commitment to make a positive impact with an integrated approach towards creating sustained growth, IHCL continues to make strides in strengthening it sustainable business practices. Guided by its framework of Paathya, IHCL has undertaken a number of initiatives including phasing out single-use plastic, reduction in carbon footprint, water conservation, utilization of renewable sources of energy and extensive community engagement.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand as per Brand Finance Hotels 50 Report 2022 and India 100 Report 2022, respectively; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel - The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 257 hotels including 69 under development globally across 4 continents, 11 countries and in over 100 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is primarily listed on the BSE and NSE.

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