Club Mahindra, the leading brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited, announced that its resorts in Kumbhalgarh, Ooty, and Madikeri have been awarded the prestigious Platinum certifications from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Additionally, the Club Mahindra resort in Udaipur has earned the IGBC Gold certification. This remarkable accomplishment highlights Club Mahindra’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility as well as its vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
The IGBC rating systems acknowledge excellence in green design, construction, and operations, with the platinum rating setting a benchmark according to international standards. Achieving impressive scores on the IGBC’s evaluation, the Club Mahindra resorts have demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainable practices. The Madikeri resort scored 87 out of 100 points, showcasing stringent adherence to green standards. Similarly, the Club Mahindra Kumbhalgarh and Club Mahindra Derby Green Ooty Resort achieved 80 and 82 out of 100 points, respectively. Additionally, Club Mahindra Udaipur secured 71 points, all highlighting their dedication to environmental sustainability and excellence in eco-friendly hospitality.
Julian Ayers, Chief Resorts Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited, said, “Receiving IGBC certifications for our resorts in Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur, Ooty and Madikeri is a testament to our continuous efforts in promoting sustainable tourism. At Club Mahindra, we are committed to creating eco-friendly destinations that offer memorable holiday experiences while contributing positively to the environment. We will continue to innovate and implement green practices across all our properties.”.
Mahindra Holidays, India’s first hospitality company to join the global RE100 and EP100 campaigns, is committed to achieving its zero-energy goal. To support this objective, Club Mahindra has installed significant solar rooftop photovoltaic plants and solar carports in its parking areas of the resorts. In terms of water conservation, a large portion of water is recycled and reused, with natural streams redirected to a specially constructed pond and multiple rainwater harvesting pits. For waste management, the resort employs a bio-digester to convert food waste into biogas, effectively reducing both waste and LPG costs.
