Club Mahindra, Madikeri implemented an 804 kW solar rooftop photovoltaic plant at the resort and a solar carport in the car park areas. The solar installations not only avoided GHG emissions but also reduced significant operational costs from drawing electricity from the grid.

Besides, initiatives such as thick vegetation and plantation, insulated roofs, and local natural materials used in construction have eliminated the need for air conditioning.

The resort with 220 rooms seamlessly integrates into nature, offering a unique and sustainable retreat with 100% natural air-conditioning with the temperature inside the resort lower by around 3°C. compared to ambient temperature. Solar rooftop panels insulate the ceilings of the rooms from direct heat.

Several energy-saving initiatives such as Motion sensor-controlled washrooms, Regulated Geysers, Timer controlled external lights, Heat Pumps, and BLDC fans have led to an energy performance index of 74.4 kW per m² per year against a Benchmark of 313 kW per m² per year as per Bureau of Energy efficiency.

Water-saving measures, wastewater recycling, and rainwater harvesting were key initiatives. 4R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rainwater Harvest) approach significantly reduced drawing water from borewells and used rainwater instead, for operational use.

More than 70% of the water is recycled and reused. The Resort has natural streams within the premises which are diverted to a 380 kL capacity pond. Rainwater collection from the pathway is also streamed to the Natural Pond. Club Mahindra, Madikeri has identified the most water catchment area in various locations and constructed 14 Rainwater Harvesting Pits.

Improvement in water efficiency and reduction of raw water usage has led to a reduction in annual water consumption to the tune of about 30-50% concerning the National baseline and a reduction of 30% in water costs.

Nature-centric design, responsible sourcing of eco-friendly and bio-degradable materials reducing debris during construction are among key initiatives and include responsible handling of waste during operations, reusing the waste as much as possible, and recycling the remaining waste.

The resort also installed a bio-digester on site and turned food waste into a valuable resource to generate biogas. Besides reducing waste, the initiative also saved on LPG costs. Segregation of waste, use of cloth bags, and elimination of plastic are further initiatives

Sewage-treated water is used for our fulfillment of flushing water purposes by a 60:40 ratio of Pond water and STP-treated water. Conservation of freshwater sources by using recycled sewage-treated water for garden irrigation. Approx. 70% of the resort water consumption is recycled and reused in the flushing and gardening.

The resort with 31.25 acres of property is covered with rainforest and is a livelihood for Flora and fauna. The resort has been built around nature with lush green rainforests as balcony views. Indoor landscape planting improves the indoor air quality, besides enhancing the aesthetics.

The endemic species protected and maintained are Elaeocarpus recurves (Cholarudralksham or Rudraksha) and endemic tree species to Southern Western Ghats, Cyathea nilgirensis (Tree Fern).

The resort has adopted a policy initiative that there will be limited use of Loudspeakers and External sounds after late evenings to facilitate animal and bird movement.

Club Mahindra, Madikeri planted over 2500 Plants as part of the Mahindra Hariyali project.

Vegetables & Fruits such as Tomato, Brinjal, Chillis, Radish, Ladies finger, Turnip, Cauliflower, Jack Fruit, Banana, Avocado, etc., are grown and used in-house for the cafeteria.