Hyatt Regency Chennai Leads the Way as India’s First Hyatt Hotel with EarthCheck Certified Silver Status

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, [27^th January, 2026]: Hyatt Regency Chennai proudly announces a landmark achievement, earning the globally recognized EarthCheck Certified Silver status for its unwavering commitment to environmental and social responsibility. This makes Hyatt Regency Chennai the first Hyatt hotel in India to receive this distinguished certification, setting a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the region.

A Milestone in Sustainable Hospitality

EarthCheck Certified Silver status recognizes that the hotel has benchmarked its environmental, social and economic performance against the globally recognized EarthCheck Certified Standard and has been independently audited to verify those results.

The certification underscores the Hyatt Regency Chennai's dedication to preserving its natural surroundings, cultural heritage, and ensuring the well-being of the local community and economy.

"Achieving EarthCheck Certified Silver status is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and places Hyatt Regency Chennai at the forefront of sustainable hospitality in India," said Mr. Ruban Das, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Chennai. "This accomplishment is not just a certification; it's a reflection of our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business practices, fully supporting Hyatt’s World of Care strategy."

Driving Continuous Environmental Action

Hyatt Regency Chennai’s success is fueled by a focused initiative: the internal Green Team. This dedicated team meets monthly to rigorously assess and implement new prospects for enhancing the hotel's sustainability performance and resource efficiency.

These efforts align with Hyatt’s global approach, World of Care, to advancing care for the planet, people, and responsible business practices. The hotel has introduced several impactful initiatives, including:

● Large Format wet Amenities: Replacing single-use miniature plastic bottles of wet amenities with large format dispensers that can be refilled.

● Glass Water Bottles: Eliminating single use plastic bottles across guest rooms, restaurants, and meeting spaces and replacing them with glass water bottles from our in-house bottling plant.

● Eco-friendly stationery: Eco-conscious stationery like notepads with plant seeds as well as pens made with bamboo are used across the meeting spaces.

● The Good Doll Initiative: A community-support program where handmade dolls crafted by local women are placed in rooms to raise funds and awareness for their livelihoods.

● Robust Waste Management Program: Our wet waste is processed in an Organic Waste Converter and the residual compost is used to nourish the soil of the landscape and the Hotel garden.

● EV Vehicles: The hotel uses only EV cars as its guest fleet with charging stations provided on premises for our own fleet as well as guests with EV cars.

Part of a Global Success Story

By meeting and advancing Hyatt’s global environmental goals, Hyatt Regency Chennai is now recognized as a leader in sustainable hospitality within the region, committed to resource efficiency, waste minimization, and robust support for local ecosystems and communities.

EarthCheck Founder and CEO Stewart Moore said the certification reflects a clear commitment to continuous improvement. “Hyatt Regency Chennai has shown what it means to embed sustainability into daily operations in a meaningful way,” he said. “Their achievement sends a strong signal to the industry about the value of science-backed measurement and long-term stewardship. We’re delighted to recognise their leadership and support their ongoing journey.”