World Environment Day: 7 hotels that are championing sustainability in modern hospitality

Setting the benchmark for luxury hospitality meeting environmental responsibility, the LEED Platinum and EarthCheck Platinum certified Taj Mahal, New Delhi has transformed sustainability from concept to measurable impact. The hotel's innovative water conservation program has elevated recycling efficiency from 53% to an impressive 80%, with 98% of treated water now being thoughtfully reused throughout the property. Their chemical-free Effluent Treatment Plant processes up to 60,000 liters of laundry wastewater daily, while the in-house bottling plant eliminates thousands of plastic bottles by providing guests with elegant reusable glass alternatives. The hotel's 400 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant utilizes eco-friendly biological processes to create high-quality water for gardens and cooling systems. Beyond conservation, Taj Mahal extends its environmental commitment to the community, partnering with local NGOs to provide clean drinking water access to underserved areas through educational initiatives and sustainable water purifier installations. This holistic approach demonstrates how premium hospitality can create lasting positive impact both within and beyond hotel walls.

At the forefront of technological innovation in sustainable hospitality, Taj Palace, New Delhi showcases how cutting-edge engineering can drive environmental excellence. The hotel's state-of-the-art Water Treatment and Bottling Plant employs a sophisticated three-step purification process combining reverse osmosis, ozonation, and UV technology to deliver premium quality drinking water. Smart water conservation extends throughout the property, with specially designed aerators and sensor-based taps achieving remarkable 80-85% water savings in public areas. The hotel's advanced Effluent Treatment Plant recycles laundry water, conserving up to 80 KL daily, while their upgraded Sewage Treatment Plant with MBR technology processes 450 KLD of water for cooling towers, horticulture, and maintenance operations. Innovation reaches new heights with their indigenous condensate heat recovery system that cleverly repurposes steam from laundry operations for hot water generation. A dedicated 700-meter pipeline ensures that treated water extends the hotel's environmental impact beyond its boundaries, efficiently delivering recycled water to external landscaping areas and maximizing resource utilization.