November Issue 2019

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PRAISE PERFORMANCEPLANET POST RESIDENCY TOWERS AND THEIR GREEN GREENOTELS AWARD EFFORTS... 2019 SHORT-LISTED For H&FSLike all | Identityresponsible design , Residency Towers - Coimbatore is also working NOMINEES towards building a green property. Read here their initiatives in adopting ANNOUNCED... sustainable practices in everyday functioning... 14 02

PRACTICE PEOPLE PERFORMANCE NO SCOPE TO OVER- WORD FROM SHIM- GREEN INITIATIVES LOOK THE RESTAU- LA - HOTELS AT RISK AT ARYA NIWAS - RANT AT YOUR HOTEL! OF WATER SCARCITY JAIPUR, From food, waste management to conser- After water crisis hit Shimla last year, RAJASTHAN vation of resources, your restuarant needs here’s how hotels are coping up with to be as green as other your hotel... 06 changes - Sanjay Sood shares 10 08

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www.greenotels.com GREENOTELS AWARD 2019 - Express Suites, Bengaluru Our aim has been to make GreenOtels as SMALL FORMAT (upto 60 Keys) Holiday Inn New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida collaborative as possible, believing that a diversity of perspectives enriches the work. we have reached out to experts, to Amanora The Fern, Pune Hotel Feathers, professionals and promoters in hospitality as Hotel Holiday Inn Jaipur City Center well as companies engaged in sustainable Rodas An Ecotel Hotel, development to help make the big shift Minakshi Agarwal towards a sustainable future. Sarovar Portico Naraina, New Delhi Hyderabad HITEC City KNOWLEDGE ASSOCIATES Meluha The Fern, Mumbai The Fern Residency, Kolkata Bharat Malkani, E.C. FHRAI CB Ramkumar, Our Native Village We are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad The Riverwood Forest Retreat, Pench Garish Oberoi, President, FHRAI 2019 GreenOtels Award. Niranjan Khatri, iSambhav Sheraton Grand Bangalore At Brigade The Roseate, New Delhi Param Kanampilly, Concept Hospitality Gateway, Bengaluru We were overwhelmed by the number of entries Sanjay Sethi, ITC Hotels we received from small and big hotels from across Steve Borgia, President, ESOI GREENOTELS AWARD 2019 - Taj Swarna, Amritsar the country and to arrive at the short-lists, the MEDIUM FORMAT (61 to 120 keys) ADVISORY PANEL award submissions were thoroughly evaluated The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi Amitab Tyagi, The and checked by the technical teams lead by EDS Arun Bahadur, The Oberoi Hotels (Environment Design Solutions). , Kochi The Lalit Hotel, Chandigarh Ashish Rakheja, AEON Consultants HC Vinayaka, ITC Hotels The Residency Towers, Chennai The second and final round of checks will be car- InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, Sanjeev Saxena, DLF Home Developers ried out by the eminent Jury of Experts who have Chennai Shankareswaran Jayaraj, Reliance The Residency Towers, Coimbatore worked closely with our industry and carry with Sunil Relia, JLL Building Operations Madhubhan Resort & Spa, Anand Vikram Choubal, them high caliber of qualification and experience

in the space of sustainability, eco-design, engi- Poetree Sarovar Portico, Kerala GREENOTELS AWARD 2019 - BENGALURU neering as well as building management. EXTRA LARGE FORMAT (above 250 keys) Bhaskar Masineni, The Leela Palace Pragati Green Meadows & Resorts, Hyderabad Jagadish Itagi, The Ritz Carlton The winners will be announced at the awards Murali Panicker, Taj Bangalore ceremony on 18th December in Delhi. So, please Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg Greater Noida Ravindra Singh, ITC Gardenia CHENNAI block your date. Taj West End, Bengaluru ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad N Ramamoorthy, ITC Grand Chola Hotel HYDERABAD I have shared before that the idea behind the The Residency, Chennai ITC Maurya, New Delhi Ashok Hemrajani, Minerva Group GreenOtels Award is not to pinpoint who is the Sharique Khurshid, Taj Krishna best but to highlight and to encourage all those The Tigress Spa & Resort, Ranthambore JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity DELHI hoteliers who have sustainability as a part of their Anil Kumar, The Imperial business agenda. So, each one of the Award UK27 The Fern, Belagavi & Ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Rahul Prabhakar, ITC Maurya Rothin Banerjee, Taj Palace applicants is a winner... Renaisaance Convention Centre Hotel Suman Majumder, Regency GREENOTELS AWARD 2019 - Mumbai JAIPUR I am listing the hotels that have been short-listed LARGE FORMAT (120 to 250 keys) M Kannan, Oberoi Rajvilas on parameters of Energy, Water, Waste, IEQ and Taj Krishna, Hyderabad Ranjeet Yadav, ITC Rajputana Community Initiatives. Anupam Vivek, Jai Mahal Palace Avasa Hotel, Hyderabad Taj Palace, New Delhi MUMBAI Ajay Nayak, ITC Maratha If you seek any clarification please call me on Caspia Hotel, Delhi The LaLit, Jaipur Neeraj Kaushik, Renaissance +91 98200 69890 or write in on Nilesh Mhatre, JW Marriott [email protected] Crowne Plaza Jaipur Tonk Road, Jaipur The Lalit, New Delhi Prashant Pawar, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Prashant Vaidya, Hotel

See you in Delhi on December 18. PRIME MOVERS PERSPECTIVE Crowne Plaza Today, New Delhi The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel

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For H&FS | Identity design large table d’hôte for sharing special mo- RESORTS IN HILTON EXPANDS FOCUSES ments, and ensuring that 20 percent of rooms can accommodate between four and six MALDIVES FAMILY-FRIENDLY ON MEANINGFUL people. Each hotel owner is free to express himself while staying true to the three ways of PROTECT BENEFITS ESSENTIALS WITH being greet: by salvaging objects sourced via second-hand networks or from eco-respon- sible suppliers; by upcycling unusual deco- SEAGRASS In a robust expansion of its family-friendly LAUNCH OF GREET, rative items, and by revisiting these objects benefits, Hilton has announced an exten- to repurpose them and give them a second The #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass campaign, sion of its parental leave. The enhancements ITS NEW RESPON- lease of life. headed by the Blue Marine Foundation and underscore Hilton’s commitment to creating the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI) at Six an inclusive environment for all, including SIBLE BRAND An eco-system has therefore been introduced Senses Laamu, has so far convinced more working parents. Hilton is also introducing a to assist hotel owners in their policy of than 25 percent of resorts in the Maldives to Parents Concierge for U.S. Corporate Team Alert to new trends, Accor is rewriting the renovating and upgrading their assets. protect their seagrass meadows. Members, and an expansion of its Thrive rules and presents greet, a new alternative Global platform, to support new parents and hospitality and sustainable tourism offering Partnerships with key organizations will The country’s Ministry of Tourism has also their managers. that combines environmental considerations enable each hotel to turn their approach to officially endorsed the campaign to stop with a socially responsible approach for trav- giving second chances into a reality, and it the removal of seagrass beds. Seagrass is As part of its holistic approach to creating a elers seeking authenticity. The latest addition is totally in line with this socially responsible commonly removed in the Maldives when it is culture where Team Members thrive person- to the Group’s economy segment, greet is a brand. greet has joined forces with several found near resort islands because operators ally and professionally, Hilton has also intro- community-based, responsible and non-stan- leading charities, including Emmaüs, which believe it spoils the clear, picturesque lagoons duced the Parenthood Journey Program, in dardized brand, that is in keeping with current will enable owners to source second-hand that tourists expect on holiday. partnership with Thrive Global and Stanford trends and seeks to serve travelers who are furniture and designs made using recycled Medicine. The workplace program provides looking to add meaning to their purchases items, as well as Valdelia (an eco-organization More than 30 resorts joined the campaign support ranging from in-person training for and are aware of their impact on the planet. providing a comprehensive solution to collect, and collectively pledged to protect more than managers of new parents, video e-learning for recycle and reuse old furniture from all types 8.9 million square feet (830,000 square me- new moms on themes of wellbeing, connec- Greet breathes new life into today’s economy of organizations) which will strengthen the ters) of seagrass around resort islands across tion and purpose, and toolkits for partners to hotel landscape. Although diversity is the hall- connections with these networks. the country. navigate and support their partner and baby. mark of its design approach, greet retains its own unique identity—one of the brand’s key Accor Group hopes to open 300 greet hotels The website www.protectmaldivesseagrass. Additional family–friendly benefits include strengths is the freedom and great flexibility it throughout Europe by 2030. The greet net- com received more than 22,000 visits in a adoption assistance, extended bereavement offers to hotel owners under its banner. The work will quickly extend to various European four-month period, with the #ProtectMal- leave, generous paid time off and exclusive only guidelines are that greet hotels must destinations, with the German city of Darm- divesSeagrass hashtag mentioned over 300 travel discounts to allow families to spend include several of the brand’s key features, stadt welcoming the very first greet hotel times each day at the height of the campaign. more time making memories together. Ben- including its logo in the common areas, a outside France in the coming months. POSITIVE TRENDS Over 1,600 people from both the local and efits apply to all team members at both hotel international community have registered their level and corporate offices. support to protect seagrass in the Maldives. POLICY

Six Senses Laamu, the resort that inspired the campaign, has been protecting its sea- grass since 2017 and has successfully shown that seagrass and tourism can coexist. The resort was used as a case study and was featured in a guide that demonstrated to re- sort general managers how seagrass can be an asset for positive guest experiences, en- couraging them to protect at least 80 percent

PRAISE of their resort’s seagrass meadows.

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

- Albert Einstein

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For H&FS | Identity design moderate and using a programmable thermo- Step 3: Recycle cleaning supplies, like paper products, take- IS THE stat so heating and cooling can be reduced Recycling has never been easier! The majority out containers, paint, building supplies, and during off hours. of waste management companies facilitate more. RESTAURANT recycling disposal, all you need to do is ask. Reduce water usage by using low-flow fau- Commit to recycling all your boxes and Step 5: Source Sustainably cets and toilets and installing a water filtra- bottles, and sign up for a bottle return pro- Becoming a green restaurant will take some IN YOUR HOTEL tion system in house. You can also install a gram if one is available in your area. time, patience, and analysis to make sure high-efficiency water heater in order to use your eco-friendly efforts are ROI positive. After GREEN? less energy as you heat water for kitchen use. Besides sorting and disposing of your recy- you’ve gotten yourself into a green groove, On top of that, you can reduce waste in your clable products, you can start by purchasing earn your restaurant some bonus points by Restaurants in a hotel are often overlooked or restaurant by carefully highlighting expiration 100 percent recycled products whenever switching to using sustainably sourced ingre- not given much importance when it comes to dates, repurposing tonight’s leftovers as a possible, including kitchen and bar mats that dients for your kitchen and cocktails as well maintaining sustainable habits. If your hotel discounted special tomorrow, or by are made out of 100% recycled materials. If as supporting brands that incorporate sus- has a restaurant, it is imperative to under- investing in a digital inventory management you haven’t already, switching to using recy- tainable practices into their operations. You stand what goes behind its healthy mainte- tool to track the usage and shelf life of your cled paper products like paper towels and can do this by buying local, in-season pro- nance and effective running with respect to inventory. toilet paper is easy to do, just make sure the duce from farms in your area or by growing undertaking green practices. Hoteliers today products you’re purchasing are chlorine free your own in a restaurant garden if space and must consider transitioning the restaurant into Finding creative ways to reuse scraps and and made from kraft paper. time allow. Aim to buy organic ingredients a Certified Green Restaurant, buy organic, lo- leftovers is another great idea; consider start- whenever possible. cally-grown food and/or plant an organic gar- ing a composting program to support an herb If your restaurant is a fast-casual or quick-ser- den to provide fresh produce for the guests, or vegetable garden for your restaurant. vice concept, add a recycling component to look for foods with Organic and Protected your waste disposal stations; given the op- Harvest Certified labels, offer vegan options, Step 2: Reuse tion, many customers will choose to recycle, take steps to reduce food waste, try to avoid After you’ve made a dent in reducing your and they’ll appreciate that they can at your buying over harvested or endangered species restaurant’s waste, it’s time to examine your restaurant. fish using guides and do so much more. systems and see whether there are areas where you could be investing in reusable Step 4: Clean Green If cutting carbon emissions and promoting materials. Switch from single-use plastics and Cleaning supplies tend to be harsh on the sustainable farming are part of your restau- paper products to tablecloths and napkins environment and your body, often containing rant’s core values, here’s how to become a that can be washed and reused over and non-biodegradable materials; when used green restaurant. over. Purchase pre-owned kitchen appliances on an industrial scale, those products can and furniture instead of buying brand new have a huge negative impact on the planet. Step 1: Reduce ones you can even reupholster or refinish an When sourcing your cleaning products, look How many seats do you have in your restau- old dining set to make it look brand new. And, for cleaners that are environmentally friendly rant? Though you may strive to reduce waste if you’re replacing any appliances or furniture and biodegradable, like all of the products in your kitchen by maximizing the amount of in your restaurant, consider donating your old that are green seal certified. A quick pro-tip: inventory that goes on the plate instead of in equipment for another kitchen to use. The green seal covers way more than just PRACTICE the trash, it’s likely you’re still producing a ton of food waste. And that’s not all: There are a ton of usage numbers – from water usage to electrical usage to chemical usage – that you can reduce in your restaurant. “At its essence, sustainability means ensuring prosperity and First on the list: Focus on reducing your ener- environmental protection without compromising the ability of future gy usage. One of the easiest ways to do this generations to meet their needs. A sustainable world is one where people is by installing energy efficient lighting. There’s an upfront cost associated, but that can be can escape poverty and enjoy decent work without harming the earth’s offset in other areas of the business like gov- essential ecosystems and resources; where people can stay healthy and get ernment initiatives that incentivize businesses to install LEDs or other footprint-reducing the food and water they need; where everyone can access clean lighting. energy that doesn’t contribute to climate change; where women and girls If possible, install energy-efficient insulation, are afforded equal rights and equal opportunities.” duct sealing, and weather-stripping to cut down on heating and cooling consumption. - UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon Plan on keeping your indoor temperature PRACTICE

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For H&FS | Identity design brass ones GREEN INITIATIVES • Notices that urge guests to NOT BUY packaged water from the hotel or outside are AT ARYA NIWAS - put up in all properties. Thereby, encouraging all to fill their bottles from RO water from the hotel JAIPUR, • RO dispensers are installed on every floor for guests to use RAJASTHAN • The hotel discourages the circulation of newspapers to every room, every that. And Arya Niwas - categorising as best budget rather has a stand on every floor with daily hotels have adopted and implemented green newspapers. practices at their properties in Jaipur, Rajas- • A heat exchange plant for hot water to than. Below listed are a few of them that help kitchen is installed; cutting out on the diesel the hotel function as a sustainable one- consumption for hot water

• The hotel carries out rainwater harvesting On the Social responsibility front: over 2800 sq. yards Arya Niwas supports a unique folk music • Practices minimal use of chemical pesti- promotion effort by Jaipur Virasat Foundation cides and insecticides under their flagship program called RRAP. • Reuse RO filters’ waste water into main line Under this program, JVF is making a muse- use such as for washing um, performance spaces and a recording • Use solar panels to pre heat water used in studio for the promotion of folk music and the bathrooms Rajasthani folk artists. The centre runs in • The hotel uses Garbage Compost plant for space given by Arya Niwas hospitality who is up to 75 kg of wet garbage every day also actively involved in promoting and devel- 10,000 Litre Sewage Treatment Plant remains oping the centre. installed • Daily soap, shampoo and moisturizer Arya Niwas also promotes a host of unique sachets are replaced with dispensers in workshops, activities and creative endeavours bathrooms. This reduces the daily wastage of by providing them free space, audio system packing used in disposable toiletries and other daily requirements. Any person or • Plastic bottles used to fill water for guest entity with a creative or positive idea is wel- rooms have been replaced with glass bottles comed to use the hotel space for promoting the idea, activity or craft.

PERFORMANCE Plastic bucket in rooms are replaced with PERFORMANCE

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For H&FS | Identity design utaries and sub-tributaries of River Satluj and MESSAGE FROM River Yamuna. HERE’S HOW HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST The crisis left Shimla and its residents in a SANJAY SOOD - tumultuous situation. As many as 40 hotels SAVED $11 MILLION SINCE 2010 : had their water supply shut completely due to PRESIDENT - non-payment of water bills, while others had PRECEDENT IN ENERGY SAVINGS to strictly be cautious of water usage; restrict- ing its usage to tourists. SHIMLA HOTEL In a recent conversation, Mr. Sanjay Sood, Hersha Hospitality Trust is a U.S. real estate management systems (EMS) are two projects President - Shimla hotel & restaurant associ- investment trust that owns and operates 48 that met Hersha’s requirements and have AND RESTAURANT ation shared with GreenOels the current sce- upscale, lifestyle, and luxury hotels totaling been implemented across the portfolio over nario of Shimla and how hoteliers are dealing 7,644 rooms in urban gateway markets and the last four years, saving Hersha’s hotels with the changes. coastal destinations including New York, over $1,500,000 annually in utility costs with ASSOCIATION Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, under 2.5-year payback periods. A single “The water shortage last year hit the tourism South Florida, and select markets on the hotel using these initiatives can significantly and hospitality industry really hard. The hote- West Coast. Hersha’s sustainability initiatives reduce its energy use and cost, as exempli- liers and the local population were in serious are administered through its signature Earth- fied by Hersha’s Ambrose Hotel located in trouble. But thankfully, state government View program, which aims to capitalize on Santa Monica, California. This hotel was the worked hard in ensuring that the water sup- innovative opportunities that create both op- first in the nation to receive the U.S. Green plies were made regular at the earliest and erational savings and long-term value through Building Council’s LEED-EB Silver certifica- were regulated in a proper channel for future social and environmental impact. tion. The installation of LED lighting and guest usage” said Mr. Sood. room EMS throughout the hotel has led to a Proposed sustainability initiatives at Hersha reduction of total electricity electricity use by “Today, hoteliers in Shimla are extremely cau- undergo a rigorous analytical process to over 25 percent, or nearly $30,000 in savings tious in ensuring proper usage of water and ensure they demonstrate a positive impact on annually. make sure wastage is done,” he added. the triple-bottom-line, as follows: More recently, Hersha has begun the rollout The hotel industry in Shimla has implemented • Financial impact: Demonstrate a positive of efficiency technology for laundry, resulting certain practices that they believe are ex- short-term return on investment by reduc- in a reduction of water use for laundry by 70 ing costs, mainly through utilities and waste, to 80 percent. In addition, Hersha is in the 2018 Water Crisis of Shimla was a reality tremely vital in water conservation. For exam- ple - Guests are served drinking water only which are one of Hersha’s largest controllable process of adding to its total on-site renew- check for not just Himachal Pradesh or other operating expenses able energy through the installation of solar hilly regions but for the whole of . Shimla on request. They are served only half a glass initially and more is served only if asked for. photovoltaic systems at applicable hotels has a total of seven water sources of which • Environmental impact: Reduce the ho- across its portfolio. the two main sources of water - Ashwani tel’s impact on the environment through khad and the Nauti khad, have witnessed “We have learned the value of our resources and try hard to conserve them” said Mr. Sood decreased energy use and greenhouse gas Through the efficiency efforts of EarthView, significant reduction in water level over the emissions from 2010 to 2018, Hersha has achieved years. These existing water sources are trib- concluding. PEOPLE a 15 percent reduction in energy use per • Social impact: Improve wellness and levels square foot, a 41 percent reduction in green- of engagement for communities, guests, and house gas emissions per square foot, and associates. diverted 25 percent of waste from landfills, “Climate change is not of the mak- saving $11 million across Hersha’s portfolio

PRECEDENT LED lighting and guest room energy since 2010. ing of the small island developing States, but we bear the full brunt of it, which is why we will never cease to raise the issue in every forum, including this one, because we are the conscience of the world.”

- James A. Michel - Seychelles president

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For H&FS | Identity design Types of Roofs and How They Can Be Made ongoing maintenance - repair, recoating, and ings in hot climates, but can increase energy COOL ROOFS - Cool cleaning. Additional cool roof costs include costs in colder climates due to reduced ben- There are many types of roof systems avail- specialized materials and labor. eficial wintertime heat gains. NEW PRACTICE TO able, but the surface exposed to the sun is the one that determines if a roof is cool or Cool roofs can save money several ways, Moisture Control not. Cool roof coatings are white or special including energy savings, rebates and in- In warm, moist locations, cool roof surfaces LOOK AT IN reflective pigments that reflect sunlight. Coat- centives, HVAC equipment downsizing, and can be more susceptible to algae or mold ings are like very thick paints that can protect extended roof lifetime. One way to estimate growth than hot roofs. Some roof coatings in- SUSTAINABLE the roof surface from ultra-violet (UV) light how much energy you would save by in- clude special chemicals that prevent mold or and chemical damage, and some offer water stalling a cool roof is by using the Cool Roof algae growth for a few years. In cold climates, DESIGN protection and restorative features. Mainly, Calculator. roofs can accumulate moisture through con- there are three types of Cool Roofs - Low densation, and it is possible that cool roofs Sloped Roofs, Steep Sloped Roofs and Low Climate and Environment might be more susceptible to accumulating A cool roof is one that has been designed to and Steep Sloped Roofs Your climate is an important consideration moisture than dark roofs of the same design. reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat when deciding whether to install a cool roof. Condensation can be avoided using proper than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made Green Roofs Cool roofs achieve the greatest cooling sav- design techniques. POINTERS of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet You may also consider installing a green roof. covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Green roofs are ideal for urban buildings Nearly any type of building can benefit from a with flat or shallow-pit roofs, and can include cool roof, but consider the climate and other anything from basic plant cover to a garden. factors before deciding to install one. Just as The primary reasons for using this type of roof wearing light-colored clothing can help keep include managing storm water and enjoying a you cool on a sunny day, cool roofs material rooftop open space. Green roofs also provide that is designed to reflect more sunlight and insulation, lower the need for heating and absorb less heat than a standard roof. cooling, and can reduce the urban heat island effect. This roof type can be much more ex- Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflec- pensive to implement than other efficient roof tive type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly options, so you should carefully assess your reflective tiles or shingles. Standard or dark property and consult a professional before roofs can reach temperatures of 150°F or deciding to install a green roof. more in the summer sun. A cool roof under the same conditions could stay more than When deciding whether to install a cool roof, 50°F cooler and save energy and money by you’ll need to determine whether the cost will using less air conditioning. justify the energy savings. How much energy you will save depends on several factors such Benefits of Cool Roofs as your hotel’s climate and environment, how A cool roof can benefit a hotel building and its well insulated your current roof is, the type occupants by: of roof you have, and the efficiency of your • Reducing energy bills by decreasing air heating and cooling system. conditioning needs • Improving indoor comfort for spaces that If you want to convert an existing roof into a are not air conditioned, such as garages or cool roof, you have three basic options: covered patios • Retrofit the roof with specialized heat-reflec- • Decreasing roof temperature, which may tive material extend roof service life. • Re-cover the roof with a new waterproofing “A selfish and boundless thirst surface (such as tile coating) for power and material pros- Cool roofs can also benefit the environment, • Replace the roof with a cool one. especially when many buildings in a commu- perity leads both to the misuse nity have them. Cool roofs can: Cost and Energy Savings of available natural resources • Reduce local air temperatures A cool roof does not necessarily cost more • Lower peak electricity demand, which can than a non-cool roof, especially if you are and to the exclusion of the help prevent power outages installing a new roof or replacing an exist- • Reduce power plant emissions, including ing one. However, converting a standard weak and the disadvantaged.” carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, roof that’s in good condition into a cool roof and mercury, by reducing cooling energy use can be expensive. Major roof costs include - Pope Francis on the environment

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For H&FS | Identity design Himalayas to the Andes to the Alps are also RESIDENCY TOWERS - COIMBATORE GLOBAL losing ice rapidly as glaciers shrink. A third of the Himalayan and Hindu Kush ice is already SHARES WITH GREENOTELS THEIR LATEST PHENOMENA THAT doomed. Rising sea levels INITIATIVES IN GOING GREEN EXPLAIN CLIMATE Sea levels are inexorably rising as ice on land melts and hotter oceans expand. Sea levels In an attempt to save maximum water consumption and energy, Residency Towers - Coimbatore have CHANGE are slow to respond to global heating, so introduced the following efforts in their property- even if the temperature rise is restricted to 2C, one in five people in the world will even- Through ultra filtration system, the hotel manages to reduce and reuse the water. This STP water is The problem – tually see their cities submerged, from New used in the garden; which reduces the daily water consumption by about 6 kilolitres per day. The water Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The York to London to Shanghai. is also used for cooling tower which saves upto 10 kilolitres of water per day. And similarly, the same level of CO2 has been rising since the indus- STP water used in restrooms reduces the hotel’s daily water consumption by 5 kilolitres per day. trial revolution and is now at its highest for Shrinking Arctic sea ice about 4 million years. The rate of the rise is As heating melts the sea ice, the darker water Public areas of the property have LED lightings fitted which function on automatic system to reduce even more striking – the fastest for 66m years revealed absorbs more of the sun’s heat, the electricity consumption. This automation system dim the lights as per requirements. PRAISE – with scientists saying we are in “uncharted causing more heating – one example of the territory” vicious circles in the climate system. Scien- tists think the changes in the Arctic may be The causes – responsible for worsened heatwaves and Fossil fuel burning floods in Eurasia and North America. Billions of tonnes of CO2 are sent into the atmosphere every year from coal, oil and gas The upside (I) – wind and solar energy is burning. There is no sign of these emissions soaring starting to fall rapidly, as is needed. Huge cost drops have seen renewable energy become the cheapest energy in many places Forest destruction and the rollout is projected to continue. An- The felling of forests for timber, cattle, soy alysts also expect coal use to fall. But much and palm oil is a big contributor to carbon government action is still required to reach emissions. It is also a major cause of the the scale needed, and solve difficult problems annihilation of wildlife on Earth. such as aviation and farming.

The consequences – The upside (II) – electric vehicles Global temperature rise The global fleet of electric cars and vans is The planet’s average temperature started still small compared with those running on to climb steadily two centuries ago, but has fossil fuels. But sales are growing very fast. rocketed since the second world war as con- Electric cars are cheaper to run, suggesting sumption and population has risen. Global they will become mainstream. warming means there is more energy in the atmosphere, making extreme weather events The upside (III) – battery costs more frequent and more intense. Renewable energy is intermittent, depending on when the sun shines or wind blows. So Ice melting in Greenland storage is vital and the cost of batteries is Greenland has lost almost 4 trillion tonnes plummeting. But other technologies, such as generating hydrogen, will also be needed. PRIORITY of ice since 2002. Mountain ranges from the

“There is no ‘Plan B’ because we do not have a ‘Planet B.’ We have to work and galvanize our action.”

- UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moont

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