Chandigarh, May 09th, 2025: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company, continues to drive impactful change in waste management through Paathya, its ESG+ framework, in collaboration with United Way Mumbai.

Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “Guided by our industry leading ESG+ framework of Paathya, we are moving beyond conventional waste management to create lasting, scalable solutions that actively engage communities and drive positive environmental impact. The collaboration with United Way Mumbai exemplifies this approach by combining innovation, education, and grassroots participation, making waste management a community-driven effort. It is through such partnerships and initiatives that we can address the challenges of today while paving the way for a sustainable future for generations to come.”

Mr. George Aikara, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Mumbai, said, “Waste management impacts public health, livelihoods, and the sustainability of our cities. Lasting change comes from systemic solutions that address waste at every stage, from generation to disposal. At United Way Mumbai, we work to strengthen local waste management systems, raise awareness, and empower communities to take ownership of their surroundings. Our partnership with IHCL builds on this vision by combining resources with on-ground action through public-private partnership, ensuring that responsible waste management becomes a sustained practice.”

In its ongoing efforts to minimize waste, IHCL has been complementing municipal initiatives by deploying Safai Sathis for daily beach clean-ups and waste management activities at Mahim Reti Bunder and Mahim Causeway in Mumbai. The collected waste is cleaned, segregated, and sent to a Material Recovery Centre (MRC) for recycling and co-processing, reducing the burden on landfills. In six months, from October 2024 to March 2025, the project has collected 1,12,097.37 kgs of waste which is systematically processed at the MRC.

In addition to waste management, the initiative emphasizes community awareness and engagement by sensitizing local residents through beach clean-up drives and educational activities, including shore walks with students, women from self-help groups, sanitation workers, youth and community leaders.

This initiative is in line with Paathya 2030 goals, prioritizing circular economy solutions and responsible waste management across IHCL’s operations.