Due to the Indian Government's decision to ban diesel cars in major cities nationwide by 2027 and the impressive growth of the domestic EV market with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 49% from 2022 to 2023, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged. Responding to this trend, Taj City Centre Gurugram has recently installed two EV charging points equipped with 7.4 KW DC chargers. Additionally, the hotel has taken a significant step towards environmental responsibility by setting up a high-capacity bottling plant capable of producing 500 bottles per hour. This initiative has effectively eliminated the use of single-use plastic bottles, reducing the carbon footprint generated by guests during their stays. Vijay Sehgal, the Director of Engineering at Taj City Centre Gurugram, expressed, "As custodians of Indian hospitality, the team at Taj City Centre Gurugram is dedicated to investing in a more accessible and sustainable future." He further stated, "We are thrilled to introduce these initiatives, aligning with our commitment to embracing greener practices and meeting the growing expectations of environmentally conscious guests."
The introduction of the EV charging station and on-site bottling plant is consistent with the hotel's mission to establish and expand its sustainable ecosystem, driven by the legacy of IHCL and the inherent values of Pattaya.