Sustainability in Action: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Plants Trees for World Environment Day

6th June 2025, Friday: Marriott India proudly achieved its ambitious goal for World Environment Day 2025, a commitment to plant 100,000 trees across its extensive portfolio of over 150 hotels nationwide. This significant undertaking marked a powerful escalation of Marriott India's dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration, building upon the success of its previous environmental initiatives.

  This landmark endeavor was built upon the successful foundation of last year's "Two Trees per Room" initiative, launched on World Environment Day 2024. That program, a cornerstone of Marriott India’s environmental stewardship, saw over 32,600 trees planted by more than 4,900 volunteers. This year, Marriott India exponentially scaled its impact, with over 15,000 volunteers planting 100,000 trees. This monumental achievement reinforced its commitment to tangible environmental action and a healthier planet.

 To achieve this ambitious goal, each Marriott India property actively participated in localized tree-planting initiatives. This collective effort, in collaboration with reputable reforestation organizations, was designed to dramatically expand our collective green footprint. Trees were strategically planted in areas optimized for ecosystem restoration, biodiversity enhancement, and climate change mitigation, while also providing vital support to local communities.

 "Marriott India is incredibly proud to have successfully achieved our goal of planting 100,000 trees, a testament to our profound dedication to environmental responsibility," said Sanjay Gupta – Chairman of the Marriott India Business Council. "This ambitious goal truly underscores our belief that sustainability is not just a passing trend, but a fundamental pillar of responsible hospitality. We are committed to making a lasting, positive impact on our environment for generations to come."

Sanjay Gupta – Chairman of the Marriott India Business Council

 As part of its unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru contributed meaningfully to the cause with 40 volunteers planting over 1,130 saplings and trees at the JW Garden. This initiative not only adds to the city’s green cover but also strengthens the hotel’s long-term sustainability vision, rooted, quite literally, in its own backyard.

 JW Garden is more than just a green space. It is a thriving ecosystem that actively supports the hotel’s farm-to-fork philosophy. Many of the herbs and greens used in the hotel’s kitchens are grown right here, reinforcing a commitment to local sourcing, freshness, and conscious consumption.

 “At JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, sustainability isn’t just an initiative, it’s a way of life,” said Gaurav Sinha, Hotel Manager. “The tree plantation drive at JW Garden is a reflection of our commitment to nurturing the environment, not just in principle, but in practice. This space is at the heart of our culinary philosophy, where herbs and greens are grown for our kitchens, symbolizing our hyperlocal, farm-to-fork approach.

Gaurav Sinha, Hotel Manager

Beyond that, our sustainability journey includes recharging non-functional bore wells through rainwater harvesting, eliminating single-use plastic bottles with our in-house glass bottling plant, hydroponic farming, organic waste conversion, EV infrastructure, and operating on 95–98% renewable energy. Every initiative big or small, moves us closer to a greener tomorrow, and we are proud to lead this change in the luxury hospitality space.”

 Marriott India's dedication extends beyond this signature initiative. We continue to implement a wide array of innovative practices aimed at minimizing our ecological impact, including energy-efficient operations, robust waste reduction programs, and responsible sourcing. By leading through example, Marriott India is committed to setting new benchmarks for sustainable hospitality within the industry.