Aloft Kathmandu Thamel joins Marriott India to plant 100K trees and lead cleanup on World Environment Day

• Part of Marriott's regional milestone of 100,000 trees planted

KATHMANDU: Marriott India and Nepal have achieved a significant environmental milestone – the planting of 100,000 trees across their portfolio of over 150 hotels – marking World Environment Day 2025 today.

This region-wide effort reflects Marriott’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and ecological restoration and builds on the success of its "Two Trees per Room" initiative launched in 2024.

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel, a proud contributor to this achievement, distinguished itself by planting over 700 trees and organising a staff-led clean-up hike along the scenic Tarebhir hiking trail, making a meaningful impact on both greening the future and cleaning up the present.

The Tarebhir initiative brought together more than 40 associates who hiked the trail, collecting plastic waste and other litter along the way. The effort combined wellness, community spirit and environmental action, reinforcing Aloft’s ethos of purposeful living.

"This year, we chose to take action on two fronts – planting trees for the future and cleaning up the present," said Vikram Singh, General Manager of Aloft Kathmandu Thamel. "The 700 trees we planted and the waste we cleared from the Tarebhir trail are both steps towards a greener, more mindful community. At Aloft, sustainability is not a slogan – it is a culture we live and breathe every day," he added.

The larger Marriott initiative was a scaled-up version of the impactful 2024 "Two Trees per Room" campaign, which resulted in over 32,600 trees being planted by 4,900 volunteers. This year, Marriott India and Nepal expanded their environmental impact exponentially, working with local reforestation organisations to plant trees in areas selected for biodiversity enhancement, ecosystem restoration and community benefit.

"Marriott India is incredibly proud to have achieved our goal of planting 100,000 trees, a testament to our profound dedication to environmental responsibility," said Sanjay Gupta, Chairman of the Marriott India Business Council. "This ambitious goal truly underscores our belief that sustainability is not just a passing trend, but a fundamental pillar of responsible hospitality. We are committed to making a lasting, positive impact on our environment for generations to come."

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel’s dual initiative not only contributed to Marriott’s larger goal but also deepened its own ties with the local community and environment. The hotel continues to lead in implementing sustainable operations, ranging from energy-efficient systems to robust waste management, further aligning with Marriott’s global sustainability vision.