Somerset Greenways Chennai Leads the Way in Sustainable Hospitality with Inauguration of In-house Bottled Water Plant

Chennai, India – 30th July, 2024 – Somerset Greenways Chennai, a leading serviced residence in the city, recently announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art water bottling plant, marking a significant milestone in the property’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Operating under the brand name ‘Peour – Sustainably Sourced, Perfectly Pure,’ the plant will produce high-quality bottled water while adhering to stringent sustainability standards. Peour, the alkaline-based water, is designed to promote health and immunity, and the initiative aligns with Somerset Greenways Chennai’s adherence to Ascott CARES, a global sustainability program by The Ascott Limited.

The bottling plant, supported by the CapitaLand Innovation Fund, is the first of its kind within Ascott India and represents a major step towards reducing the property’s environmental footprint. By eliminating the use of plastic bubble tops and single-use plastics, Somerset Greenways Chennai is taking a proactive approach to addressing the global plastic waste crisis.

Mansur Ahmed, General Manager at Somerset Greenways Chennai said, “We are thrilled to unveil our new water bottling plant, a testament to our ongoing dedication to sustainable practices. Peour not only provides our guests with a refreshing and pure drinking water experience but also embodies our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

The launch of Peour aligns with Somerset Greenways Chennai’s five key sustainability pillars:

● Inclusive Sustainability: Empowering communities for equal access to resources and opportunities.
● Empowering Connections: Fostering relationships to enable participation in sustainable initiatives.
● Environmental Equity: Ensuring fair access to clean air, water, and green spaces for all.
● Diversity-driven Partnerships: Collaborating with organizations committed to sustainability.
● Green Solutions: Implementing innovative, sustainable approaches to environmental challenges.

Mansur Ahmed, a passionate advocate for sustainability and the driving force behind numerous innovative initiatives at Somerset Greenways Chennai, added, “We believe that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a fundamental responsibility. With Peour, we are proud to demonstrate that hospitality and environmental consciousness can go hand in hand.”

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Singapore Consul-General, Mr. Edgar Pang, who inaugurated the site. Mr. Pang had the unique opportunity to operate the machinery and produce the final bottle of Peour himself, marking a significant milestone in Ascott’s sustainability journey.

About Ascott CARES

Ascott CARES is a global sustainability program by The Ascott Limited that encompasses the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The program focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, supporting local communities, and upholding ethical business practices.

For more information about Ascott CARES, please visit: https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-cares

About The Ascott Limited

Since pioneering Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with about 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.

This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service with the launch of Ascott Unlimited, a full year campaign that will offer Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good. Navigating a future of unlimited possibilities against a backdrop of global change and evolving perspectives of travel, Ascott Unlimited marks Ascott’s ambitions to break new ground, and springboard to its next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company. Find out more about Ascott Unlimited at www.discoverasr.com/ascottunlimited.

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About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2023, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management as well as nearly S$100 billion of funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics, self-storage and data centres.

CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and commercial management, and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm.

As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.