IGBC Green Hotels Rating System
The Indian hospitality industry has emerged as a key contributor to the nation’s economic growth, accounting for nearly 5% of the GDP and supporting millions of livelihoods across the country. The hotel sector continues to expand rapidly to cater to domestic and international travellers.
As the sector grows, it faces increasing environmental challenges, rising energy and water consumption, waste generation, and the overall ecological impact of large-scale operations. These concerns highlight the need for responsible development practices that ensure business growth while safeguarding natural resources.
Against this background, the Green Hotels Rating System is launched to guide and evaluate the adoption of sustainable practices in the hospitality sector.
Benefits
The Green Hotels Rating System creates a major opportunity to position the hospitality sector experience as a unique guests’ takeaway in a low-impact way. Green Hotels can offer tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible.
Tangible Benefits:
- Energy savings upto 25%
- Water savings upto 25%
- Over 75% waste diversion from landfills
- Contribution to local economy
Intangible Benefits
- Improved Indoor Environmental Quality
- Enhanced guest experience
- Elevated brand value
- Attract environmentally conscious tourists across globe
Overview
The Green Hotels Rating System addresses green features under the following categories:
GREEN HOTEL DESIGN & OPERATIONS
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Material Stewardship
- Carbon Neutrality
ENHANCE GUEST EXPERIENCE
- Environment for Guest Well-being
- Healthy Food and Beverage
- Green Housekeeping
- Innovation in Design
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of hotels of all sizes and types (as defined in scope). Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every green hotel should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.
Scope
The Green Hotels Rating System is designed for hotels, both existing and newly built of any size or Hotel category.
Certification Levels
The threshold criteria for certification/pre-certification levels are as under:
| Certification Level | New Hotel | Existing Hotel | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | 50 - 59 | 50 - 59 | Best Practices |
| Silver | 60 - 69 | 60 - 69 | Outstanding Performance |
| Gold | 70 - 79 | 70 - 79 | National Excellence |
| Platinum | 80 - 100 | 80 - 100 | Global Leadership |
Validity of Certification
The Green Hotels Rating System is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of the certification.
For Recertification, the projects have to show compliance to the latest version of The Green Hotels Rating System prevailing at the time of Recertification.
Note: Registrations for the Green Hotels Rating Certification (Pilot Version) are now open. With effect from March 1, 2026, all Hotel Projects applying for Precertification/ Certification/ Recertification shall follow Green Hotels Rating System (Pilot Version).
Registration Fees
| Category | Incl. of GST 18% |
|---|---|
| IGBC Founding Member | 29,500 |
| IGBC Annual Member | 29,500 |
| Non-Member | 35,400 |
Fee Structure
Percertification Fee
| Membership Category | Upto 100 keys | 101 - 300 keys | 301 keys & above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Fee (INR) | Based on keys (INR) | Flat Fee (INR) | |
| IGBC Founding Member | 200,000 | 2,30,000 plus INR 500 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 360,000 |
| IGBC Annual Member | 220,000 | 2,50,000 plus INR 500 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 380,000 |
| Non-Member | 240,000 | 2,70,000 plus INR 500 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 400,000 |
Certification Fee
| Membership Category | Upto 100 keys | 101 - 300 keys | 301 keys & above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Fee (INR) | Based on keys (INR) | Flat Fee (INR) | |
| IGBC Founding Member | 250,000 | 3,00,000 plus INR 1000 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 550,000 |
| IGBC Annual Member | 270,000 | 3,20,000 plus INR 1000 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 570,000 |
| Non-Member | 290,000 | 3,40,000 plus INR 1000 per additional key over & above 100 keys | 590,000 |
- For the purpose of fee calculation, “keys” represent the total number of guest rooms in the hotel.
- Parking areas need not be considered as part of the built-up area.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Registration, Precertification and Certification fee are non-refundable
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