ITC Royal Bengal wins 'Best Energy Efficient Commercial Building/Hotel' award

During the CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024, ITC Royal Bengal was awarded the 'Best Energy Efficient Commercial Building/Hotel'. This acknowledges the hotel's dedication to sustainability, state-of-the-art energy efficiency practices, and commitment to ITC Hotels' ethos of Responsible Luxury.

ITC Hotels prioritises environmental stewardship alongside luxury. ITC Royal Bengal, a LEED Platinum-certified hotel, exemplifies sustainability, aiming for Net Zero Carbon. It has achieved energy efficiency through advanced HVAC and electrical technologies, replacing diesel boilers with electric ones, using heat pumps, electronically commutated fans, Continewm Nets, automated tube cleaning for chillers, and converting laundry and kitchen equipment to electrical heating. IE5 motors optimise water management.

Speaking about the award, Gaurav Soneja, Cluster General Manager, ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar, commented, “This recognition is a testament to ITC Hotels' commitment to embedding sustainability into the core of our operations. At ITC Royal Bengal, we believe that luxury and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. This award reflects our continuous efforts towards creating an eco-friendly environment while delivering unmatched luxury experiences to our guests.”

Parveen Kumar, Head of Technical Services at ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar, said, “ITC Royal Bengal’s journey towards Net Zero Carbon includes the use of renewable energy, advanced HVAC and electrical systems, switching to electrical boilers, heat pumps, and IE5 motors for water management. These innovations have enhanced energy performance and reduced fossil fuel usage, ensuring our hotel’s lead in energy efficiency and decarbonisation.”