Green Movement In Hospitality Industry To Work Towards Sustainable Growth

Green Movement In Hospitality Industry To Work Towards Sustainable Growth

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has joined hands with the Indian Green Building Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to foster a green building movement in the hospitality industry.

FPJ News ServiceUpdated: Monday, July 10, 2023, 07:55 PM IST
article-image
Representational image |

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has joined hands with the Indian Green Building Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to foster a green building movement in the hospitality industry. An MoU was signed between the two organizations recently.

“By prioritizing life, property and environmental safety, we not only fulfil our ethical obligations but also lay the foundation for sustainable growth and success. The signing of the MoU is a stepping stone in this direction,” said Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI.

The MoU signifies HRAWI’s commitment towards promoting water conservation, energy efficiency and responsible waste management within the hospitality industry, he added.

“We have 17.65% per cent of the world’s population but only 4 per cent of its fresh water resources. If we do not conserve, preserve, reuse and recycle, then we will have a major problem on our hands in the near future,” says Gurmit Singh Arora, Chairman, IGBC.

“Through sustainable green building practices, our hotel in Phaltan has achieved remarkable results. Our monthly electricity bill has decreased from ₹9 lakhs to just ₹1 lakh. Additionally, despite operating in a water-scarce region, we are proud to say that we no longer rely on borrowed water,” said Sandeep Talaulicar, committee Member, HRAWI.

RECENT STORIES

Mumbai: Crime Branch Seizes ₹2 Crore Worth Of Hashish Oil; 2 Arrested

Mumbai: Crime Branch Seizes ₹2 Crore Worth Of Hashish Oil; 2 Arrested

Mumbai: Prostitution Racket Busted In Andheri Hotel; Crime Branch Rescues 12-Year-Old Minor, Slaps...

Mumbai: Prostitution Racket Busted In Andheri Hotel; Crime Branch Rescues 12-Year-Old Minor, Slaps...

Mumbai: BMC Initiates Second Round Of Tender for Aviary Project In Nahur

Mumbai: BMC Initiates Second Round Of Tender for Aviary Project In Nahur

Mumbai Jews Begin The 8-Day-Long Celebration Of Hanukkah, Their Festival Of Lights

Mumbai Jews Begin The 8-Day-Long Celebration Of Hanukkah, Their Festival Of Lights

Mumbai: Pleasant Weather Continues In City; IMD Forecasts Clear Skies, Temperature Around 33°C On...

Mumbai: Pleasant Weather Continues In City; IMD Forecasts Clear Skies, Temperature Around 33°C On...