RADISSON BLU HOTEL, BENGALURU OUTER RING ROAD REACHES MILESTONE IN GREEN BUILDING EXCELLENCE AS THE FIRST LEED NET ZERO CARBON CERTIFIED HOTEL IN RADISSON HOTEL GROUP'S GLOBAL PORTFOLIO (Inde)
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group's global portfolio to be awarded the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate by the US Green Building Council. |
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RADISSON BLU HOTEL, BENGALURU OUTER RING ROAD REACHES MILESTONE IN GREEN BUILDING EXCELLENCE AS THE FIRST LEED NET ZERO CARBON CERTIFIED HOTEL IN RADISSON HOTEL GROUP'S GLOBAL PORTFOLIO (Inde)
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group's global portfolio to be awarded the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate by the US Green Building Council. |
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 Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to be awarded the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate
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LEED Net Zero Carbon certification takes lessening the impact of buildings on the environment to the next level. For more than two decades, LEED has provided a framework for high performance buildings and spaces, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through strategies impacting land, energy, transportation, water, waste and materials.
Building on that work, USGBC has developed LEED Zero, an addition to LEED that verifies the achievement of net zero goals in existing buildings.1 Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to achieve this significant milestone.
On top of achieving LEED 4.1 O+M Existing Buildings Platinum Certification last year, to achieve this next-level certification, the hotel has fully offset its annual carbon emissions of 4,038 Metric Tons caused due to its transportation, electricity and diesel use. This was done via a combination of strategies which included solar power plants (both on- and offsite), an onsite biogas plant and through the purchase of Gold Standard Verified Carbon Units for the remaining emissions. The onsite and offsite solar power plant itself generates energy, which ensures that the hotel building is 100% powered by green energy and maintains net-zero energy consumption throughout the year.
Next to that, the hotel also operates to the highest standards of green operations which include:
- Eco-Friendly Transportation Solutions: Most of the hotel’s cars used for guest commutes are EVs and in addition, these cars charge on site with electricity that is generated from the hotel’s solar plant.
- Effective Waste Management: To avoid using single-use plastic bottled water, the hotel has installed an in-house water bottling plant and refills glass bottles used in all guest rooms, restaurants and banquet facilities. This system alone has allowed to avoid more than a tonne of plastic waste every year.
- Full-Scale Rainwater Harvesting and circular water use: The hotel excels on minimizing water use. It has a robust rainwater capture, reuse, and recharge system in place. Over 40% of the roof area is used for storing in the rainwater sump and re-using the captured rainwater for domestic purpose through a softener plant. Next to that, the water used for the large on-site laundry is 100% circular. An ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) of 40 Kilolitres per day (KLD) has been installed to recycle all the hotel’s laundry water.
- In-house bio-gas plant: Converts waste into biogas which is sufficient to fully supply the staff canteen for cooking purposes. The useful by-product of the process is high-quality organic sludge, which is further used to fertilize the gardens. This has allowed the hotel to completely move away from non-organic fertilizers and achieve 100% circularity as far as organic waste management is concerned, making it an industry first in the hospitality sector in India.
Mr. Austin Roach, Chairman, Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road – A venture by Roach Lifescapes comments: “After our LEED Platinum 4.1 O+M which is based on the highest environmental performance in building technology and operations, we took additional steps to excel as the first LEED Net Zero Carbon certified hotel in the entire Radisson Hotel Group Portfolio. At Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road sustainability is not about following a trend, but is a sincere way of life and a way to attract and retain business.”
Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President - South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, mentioned: "Achieving LEED Net Zero Carbon certification at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road sets a new sustainability benchmark for our portfolio. This milestone is just the beginning of our unwavering commitment to climate action, as we work towards achieving Net Zero across all our properties through renewable electricity, building efficiency, and energy optimization."
Commenting on the development, Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, says: “As a global brand and leading hospitality group, we are committed to become Net Zero by 2050. Hotels like Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, and its owner, Mr. Roach, reflect true commitment to sustainability leadership. The LEED Net Zero Carbon certification shows that the path to Net Zero is feasible today and a leading example for hotel owners around the world. Together, we will continue to innovate and expand our efforts globally.”
About Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,460 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.
Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 20 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.
At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved near-term Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.
The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.
 LEED Net Zero Carbon certification takes lessening the impact of buildings on the environment to the next level
Crédit photo © Radisson Hotel Group
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