MUMBAI, JANUARY 2, 2024
India’s leading hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the successful completion of nine pioneering pilot projects in collaboration with IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Program, within a short span of 18 months. This underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering environmentally responsible practices to bring efficient, climate-smart, cost-effective cooling solutions to India’s hospitality sector.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “IHCL with Paathya, its comprehensive ESG+ platform, is committed to driving sustainability and social impact measures. The rigorous testing of nine innovative cooling solutions has allowed us to validate their real-world performance. The implementation of these pilots across our portfolio has the potential to result in savings of up to US$18.2 million and a substantial annual reduction of 108,000 tCO2 emissions. We are delighted to work with IFC for a greener future.”
A high-efficiency fresh air purification system installed at Taj Palace, New Delhi recorded notable improvements in the air quality of the hotel lobby with reductions in PM 2.5 by over 95%. A low approach cooling tower at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa, optimizes the performance of the air conditioning system by maintaining the approach condenser temperature within 2 °C. A BE-IoT (Built Environment Internet-of-Things) system, piloted at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, focusing on critical cooling system equipment, has shown remarkable potential for cost savings and emphasized the role of continuous monitoring and automation. Further, IHCL also successfully piloted a chemical-free water treatment system at Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa. This solution eliminated the need for chemical dosage and created a positive impact on operational expenses. IHCL has successfully piloted projects in cities like New Delhi, Jaipur, Goa among others.
