Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has partnered with WAE Limited to install glass bottling plants and water purification systems across select hotels. The goal is to replace single-use plastic water bottles with on-site treated water in reusable glass containers, cutting packaging waste and transport emissions. WAE's systems meet BIS 10500 standards and are validated by EcoVadis for sustainability. This move aligns IHCL with broader hospitality trends toward circular water management and lower-carbon operations. For the carbon and sustainability community, the partnership shows how large hotel chains can integrate water infrastructure improvements into their net-zero strategies. The shift from external bottled water to in-house purification reduces both Scope 3 emissions and operational waste. Key details include WAE's EcoVadis certification across environment, ethics, and procurement pillars, and the long-term supply arrangement between the two companies. The article is a press release from NewsVoir, so specifics on carbon reduction targets or timelines are not provided. Still, it signals a practical step for hospitality sector decarbonization.
