Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Becomes First in Radisson Hotel Group to Achieve LEED Net Zero Carbon Certification

(IN SHORT) Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by becoming the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to receive the LEED Net Zero Carbon certification. This accomplishment reflects the hotel’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact through strategies like renewable energy, waste management, and water conservation. The hotel sets a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the region, helping lead the way towards achieving the global goal of Net Zero by 2050.

(PRESS RELEASE) Brussels/Bengaluru, 2025-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has made history by becoming the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to receive the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This certification underscores the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, highlighting its significant efforts in reducing its carbon footprint and driving eco-friendly innovation within the region.

The LEED Net Zero Carbon certification goes beyond traditional building certifications, setting new standards in reducing the environmental impact of buildings. With over two decades of experience in certifying high-performance buildings, LEED has recently introduced LEED Zero to certify buildings that achieve net zero carbon emissions. Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has now set a pioneering example in the hospitality sector by achieving this advanced milestone.

Last year, the hotel was awarded the LEED 4.1 O+M Existing Buildings Platinum Certification, and to reach the LEED Net Zero Carbon certification, the hotel has taken bold steps to fully offset its annual carbon emissions, which total 4,038 metric tons. Strategies included installing both onsite and offsite solar power plants, utilizing an onsite biogas plant, and purchasing Gold Standard Verified Carbon Units to offset any remaining emissions. As a result, the hotel is now fully powered by green energy, ensuring net-zero energy consumption year-round.

Beyond energy management, the hotel also excels in other sustainability practices, including:

• Eco-Friendly Transportation: The majority of the hotel’s fleet used for guest transport consists of electric vehicles, which charge using energy generated by the hotel’s solar power plants.
• Waste Reduction: In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, the hotel has installed an in-house water bottling plant. This initiative alone prevents over a ton of plastic waste annually by refilling glass bottles used throughout the property.
• Water Conservation: The hotel’s comprehensive rainwater harvesting system captures and reuses rainwater for domestic purposes. Additionally, the water used in the hotel’s laundry is fully recycled through an effluent treatment plant, achieving circular water use.
• Organic Waste Management: The onsite biogas plant converts waste into biogas for the staff canteen, while the by-product is used as high-quality organic fertilizer for the hotel’s gardens, ensuring 100% circularity in organic waste management.

Austin Roach, Chairman of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road – A venture by Roach Lifescapes, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “After receiving the LEED Platinum 4.1 O+M certification, we took further steps to become the first LEED Net Zero Carbon certified hotel in Radisson’s portfolio. Sustainability is not a trend for us; it’s a way of life that attracts and retains business.”

Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President for South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group, commented, “This milestone sets a new standard for sustainability across our portfolio. Achieving LEED Net Zero Carbon certification at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is just the beginning of our commitment to climate action, and we will continue to pursue Net Zero across all our properties.”

Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, noted, “As a global hospitality leader, we are committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050. The achievement of LEED Net Zero Carbon certification at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road demonstrates that the path to Net Zero is achievable today and sets a shining example for hotel owners around the world.”

Source: Radisson Hotel Group

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