Marriott India has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility by successfully achieving its World Environment Day 2026 target of planting 125,000 trees across its portfolio of more than 200 hotels nationwide.

Building on the success of 2025, when the organization planted 100,000 trees, this year’s initiative was driven by an expanded “Four Trees Per Room” commitment. The program reflects Marriott India’s continued focus on creating measurable environmental impact through collective participation across its hotel ecosystem.

The initiative saw participation from 7,713 associates, who collectively contributed over 21,000 volunteer hours toward tree plantation and environmental conservation efforts. With a combined portfolio of over 30,000 rooms, Marriott India strengthened its belief that meaningful sustainability outcomes are achieved through large-scale collaboration between teams, partners, and local communities.

Tree plantation drives were conducted across multiple cities in partnership with local authorities, NGOs, environmental organizations, and community groups. These efforts focused on restoring green cover, enhancing biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems, and contributing to long-term climate resilience across regions.

Sanjay Gupta, Chairman, Marriott India Business Council, highlighted the organization’s continued push toward sustainability, stating that environmental stewardship is deeply embedded in Marriott’s operational philosophy. He noted that the “Four Trees Per Room” initiative reflects the company’s commitment to scaling impact while engaging associates across India in meaningful climate action.

As part of the broader Serve 360 sustainability platform, individual properties also contributed to the initiative. Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway pledged 920 trees under the campaign and organized plantation activities in the Devanahalli region along with seed bombing at Aura Foothills to further support biodiversity and ecological restoration.

Sushma Khichar, General Manager of Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, emphasized the importance of collective participation, noting that small, consistent actions can lead to significant environmental impact. She added that the hotel remains committed to supporting Marriott India’s sustainability vision while engaging meaningfully with local communities.

Beyond tree plantation, Marriott India continues to strengthen its sustainability roadmap through energy efficiency programs, water conservation initiatives, waste reduction practices, responsible sourcing, and community-driven environmental projects across its properties.

Through these combined efforts, Marriott India continues to position sustainability not as a standalone initiative, but as an integrated part of its hospitality philosophy, one that connects operational excellence with long-term environmental responsibility.