JULY 20229LEED Zero Carbon recognizes buildings operating with net-zero carbon emission and LEED Platinum is the highest rating awarded by US Green Building Council (USGBC)The hotels have witnessed up to 20 per cent increased efficiency with the installation of a programmable HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) control called the Automated BMS SystemKey sustainability initiatives are executed in identified hotels. They include in-house production of water with the help of atmospheric water generator, rainwater harvesting, day light harvesting, solar heating, food waste composting, biogas generation and switchover from HSD/biodiesel fired boilers to renewable electrical energy based boiler for steam application.All ITC Hotels and Welcomhotels are ISO 14001 Environment Management System and ISO 22000Food Safety Management Certified. ITC Kohenur has received the 5-star Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) for incorporating various sustainable practices in building design & operation. ITC Sonar is the only hotel in the world to earn carbon credits under the UNFCCC (United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change) Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism.All ITC Hotels &Welcomhotels have implemented COVID Mitigation in Conditioned Space in its HVAC system. The advanced oxidation patented technology neutralizes indoor air pollutants, bacteria and viruses. This technology cell creates photo hydro ions and destroys more than 99 per cent of microbes present in the conditioned space. It is an active technology, where the ions neutralize every airborne organic contaminant it locates.ITC Hotels is also committed to supporting local artisans while reviving and popularising ancient cuisines and is actively engaged in keeping alive India's time-honoured rituals that promote well-being. WelcomArt, WelcomJawan, WelcomTheatre, Responsible Dining through Local Love, Eat Wisely and Food Sherpa are some of its signature programmes that have defined Responsible Luxury.
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