Corporate Social Responsibility

One of the guiding principles of Lemon Tree Hotels is that the company exists first and foremost for the well being of its employees, the community it operates in and society at large. We undertake various initiatives to achieve these objectives.

The 'People with Disabilities' Initiative
As an equal opportunity employer, the company intends to employ at least 300 people with disabilities by 2012. At present, this number stands at 100+ pan India. We are confident that our well trained differently enabled team members will delight you with their enthusiasm and alertness during your next visit to any of our hotels.

In 2010, in recognition of this initiative, Lemon Tree Hotels was awarded the NCPEDP Shell Helen Keller Award by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP). This is an annual recognition given to only four organizations nationally who through their policies and practices demonstrate their belief in equal rights and gainful employment for persons with disabilities.

In 2010, LTH organized a 5 day training program, in partnership with British School, New Delhi and Noida Deaf Society, on "Basic Computer Skills" for the benefit of disabled people working at their NCR hotels. 18 employees attended this program held from 9th to 13th August.

In 2011, Lemon Tree Hotels was awarded the NCPEDP MphasiS Universal Design Award by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP). This award recognizes and acknowledges organizations who are playing a pivotal role in making life more accessible for people with disabilities.

Promoting Tribal Art
Lemon Tree Hotels is the largest buyer nationally of tribal art from Bastar, Madhya Pradesh. This enables the group to support poor tribal craftsmen in this region and allows the chain to showcase their art extensively across its hotels.

Caring for the Environment
Our existing and upcoming hotels are designed and constructed to qualify for the L.E.E.D Gold Standard. Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (L.E.E.D) is the internationally recognized eco-friendly building certification standard awarded by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) to buildings designed for energy savings, efficient use of water, reduction of CO₂ emission and overall improvement in environmental quality.

Giving Back to Society

LTH supports the NGO Goonj which provides clothes and utensils to the impoverished.
LTH has donated gifts to students of the Ramanujan Society for successfully clearing the IIT entrance exam.