ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru has been accredited by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), making it the third hotel in the world to achieve the LEED Zero Carbon Certification, after ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, and ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.

ITC Hotels’ Responsible Luxury journey started at ITC Gardenia in 2009 when it was conferred the highest rating for green buildings in the world- the LEED India Platinum Rating. This recognition made it Asia’s first platinum-rated hotel.

LEED Zero encourages a holistic approach for buildings and places, which will contribute to a regenerative future and demonstrates a deep commitment to implementing building and design strategies that assure an enhanced quality of life.

ITC Gardenia is an inclusive blend of contemporary design and International Green Practices. The hotel has utilized innovation, cutting edge technology, and design integration to earn new benchmarks in energy efficiency, water efficiency, and zero-carbon techniques, and is a model of environmental stewardship.

ITC Hotels has pioneered several ground-breaking initiatives on the environment, hotel ecosystem, health, and well-being. From LEED platinum ratings to eliminating single-use plastic-free products, deployment of radiation harmonizers across the chain, farm to fork low-carbon-footprint cuisine, clean air and more- ITC Hotels has done it all.

Priyanka Dutta