First Marriott International hotel in India to achieve the designation.
The Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). With its various green initiatives, The Marriott Hotels & Resorts branded property is the only hotel in Pune and the first Marriott International hotel in India to receive the honor. LEED is the internationally recognized program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Since its opening in November 2010, the property has worked towards saving and preserving natural resources and the environment. The Pune Marriott has incorporated and adapted: low VOC emitting materials, reduced landscape water usage by using indigenous plants, use of rapidly renewable materials, 42% energy savings for the building operations, hybrid vehicles, alternative refuelling stations for electric cars, vegetated green roofs, omission of ozone depletion refrigeration mechanical systems and many other environmentally-friendly features. Further, 100% waste from ongoing operations and 95% of all construction waste are segregated for recycling and diverted from landfills. Fifty percent of all building materials were manufactured within a 500 mile radius saving on transportation cost and lowering emissions. Since the inception of this project, Marriott International's architecture and construction (A&C) team, has encouraged the hotel's design team to incorporate green and sustainable elements into the planning, architecture and systems to help the hotel achieve Gold LEED. Marriott International A&C continues work to attain LEED status for other projects in India.
"The Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre is truly honoured to have received LEED Gold. We have always taken extra steps to ensure that we are responsible citizens. We look forward to continuing our efforts and contributing towards a greener world," said Balan Paravantavida, the hotel's general manager.
Owned by the Panchsheel Group, the hotel has been built in a manner that ensures 75% of the hotel enjoys natural day lighting, thus saving energy and provides a better working environment. The Pune Marriott has always used 100% chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) free refrigerant materials for air-conditioning, contributing towards a reduction in ozone (O3) depletion. Also, as a policy the property uses only 'Green Seal' certified chemicals in all its housekeeping activities. The hospitality brand also encourages its associates to add to its green ideologies by introducing car-pooling programs.
There are future plans to improve the hotel's energy efficiency, renewable energy, indoor environmental quality and storm water management techniques.
"Gold LEED for Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre is an important milestone for Marriott in India. Marriott hotels have a robust and a well established green initiative plan for all the hotels. This recent recognition of our efforts will strengthen our resolve to operate our hotels in this direction, said" PRP Ramakrishnan, area director of engineering, Marriott - India, Maldives and Malaysia.
By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.
Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's signature and most widely distributed brand, with more than 500 hotels and resorts in 54 countries. Marriott continues to inspire performance and a balanced life on the road for discerning and high-achieving business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; restaurants and bars serving international cuisine prepared simply and from the freshest ingredients; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Follow Marriott Hotels & Resorts on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottHotels.
For more information, visit www.marriott.com/environment. Also, join the conversation about traveling green by following MarriottGreen: www.twitter.com/marriottgreen.
The Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). With its various green initiatives, The Marriott Hotels & Resorts branded property is the only hotel in Pune and the first Marriott International hotel in India to receive the honor. LEED is the internationally recognized program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Since its opening in November 2010, the property has worked towards saving and preserving natural resources and the environment. The Pune Marriott has incorporated and adapted: low VOC emitting materials, reduced landscape water usage by using indigenous plants, use of rapidly renewable materials, 42% energy savings for the building operations, hybrid vehicles, alternative refuelling stations for electric cars, vegetated green roofs, omission of ozone depletion refrigeration mechanical systems and many other environmentally-friendly features. Further, 100% waste from ongoing operations and 95% of all construction waste are segregated for recycling and diverted from landfills. Fifty percent of all building materials were manufactured within a 500 mile radius saving on transportation cost and lowering emissions. Since the inception of this project, Marriott International's architecture and construction (A&C) team, has encouraged the hotel's design team to incorporate green and sustainable elements into the planning, architecture and systems to help the hotel achieve Gold LEED. Marriott International A&C continues work to attain LEED status for other projects in India.
"The Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre is truly honoured to have received LEED Gold. We have always taken extra steps to ensure that we are responsible citizens. We look forward to continuing our efforts and contributing towards a greener world," said Balan Paravantavida, the hotel's general manager.
Owned by the Panchsheel Group, the hotel has been built in a manner that ensures 75% of the hotel enjoys natural day lighting, thus saving energy and provides a better working environment. The Pune Marriott has always used 100% chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) free refrigerant materials for air-conditioning, contributing towards a reduction in ozone (O3) depletion. Also, as a policy the property uses only 'Green Seal' certified chemicals in all its housekeeping activities. The hospitality brand also encourages its associates to add to its green ideologies by introducing car-pooling programs.
There are future plans to improve the hotel's energy efficiency, renewable energy, indoor environmental quality and storm water management techniques.
"Gold LEED for Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre is an important milestone for Marriott in India. Marriott hotels have a robust and a well established green initiative plan for all the hotels. This recent recognition of our efforts will strengthen our resolve to operate our hotels in this direction, said" PRP Ramakrishnan, area director of engineering, Marriott - India, Maldives and Malaysia.
By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.
Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's signature and most widely distributed brand, with more than 500 hotels and resorts in 54 countries. Marriott continues to inspire performance and a balanced life on the road for discerning and high-achieving business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; restaurants and bars serving international cuisine prepared simply and from the freshest ingredients; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Follow Marriott Hotels & Resorts on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottHotels.
For more information, visit www.marriott.com/environment. Also, join the conversation about traveling green by following MarriottGreen: www.twitter.com/marriottgreen.