ITC Gardenia Announces Inauguration of new Solar Farm in Karnataka on World Environment Day 2025

ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, among the first in Asia to receive the USGBC LEED Platinum rating in 2009, now adds another milestone to its Responsible Luxury journey on World Environment Day with the inauguration of a newly commissioned Solar Farm in Jagalur, Karnataka. Operated and managed by ITC Gardenia, the new solar farm with a capacity of 6.3 MW shall cater to energy requirement of all ITC Hotels in Bengaluru.  Staying true to this ethos, ITC Gardenia is one of the first hotels in the world to be recognised with the USGBC LEED Zero Carbon Certification. The solar farm is a major stride in clean energy adoption while supporting the global initiatives to combat climate change.  Keeping a strong focus on renewable energy, water efficiency, low carbon techniques and waste management, ITC Gardenia was also recognised for excellence in energy efficiency by CII in 2024. The hotel continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices.

The journey of Responsible luxury at ITC Hotels started with ITC Gardenia. ITC Gardenia- a model of environmental stewardship, integrated eco-conscious practices with luxury hospitality. The hotel may be considered a timely reminder that Bangalore has always been India’s ultimate Garden City. The wind-cooled Atrium Lobby, with its vertical hanging gardens, leads out to the Central Courtyard Garden, in the midst of which stands the multi-pillared Lotus Pavilion - its sloping roofs covered with a lawn of fresh green grass aptly referred to as a 'Living Room with a Living Roof'.

Reaffirming its commitment to the environment, ITC Gardenia endeavours to offer luxury hospitality embedded in efficient sustainability practices, harnessing the elements of nature in an inspired setting for memorable guest experiences.

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140+ Hotels 13000+ Keys 90+ Destinations With the enduring Namaste as the symbol of its brand experience, ITC Hotels Limited is one of India’s leading luxury hotel chains offering comprehensive hospitality solutions. Embodying Sustainability & ‘Responsible Luxury’ as its guiding premise, ITC Hotels integrates India’s fine tradition of hospitality with globally benchmarked services to reflect the culture and ethos of each destination, through a collection of hotels. Staying ahead of the sustainability curve, ITC Hotels became the largest chain in the world to have 23 LEED Platinum certified hotels. The first 12 hotels in the world to receive LEED Zero Carbon Certification and the first 8 hotels to be LEED Zero Water Certified are ITC Hotels. ITC Hotels Limited operates under six distinct brands; ‘ITC Hotel’ & ‘Mementos’ in the Luxury segment, ‘Welcomhotel’ in the upper upscale space, brand ‘Storii’ in the premium boutique segment, ‘Fortune’ in the mid-market to upscale space and ‘WelcomHeritage’ in the heritage leisure segment. ITC Hotels Limited is the First in India to have been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Leadership Award for Organizational Excellence by the US Green Building Council. ITC Hotels is known for its signature warmth, iconic culinary experiences and hospitality excellence. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.