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According to a report issued by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

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According to a report issued by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Sofidel Recognized for Fight Against Climate Change & Deforestation

HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel has once again been recognized by CDP—one of the main independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance globally—for its commitment to fighting climate change and deforestation. Once again, the Group has positioned itself in the Leadership band of the Climate Change 2023 and Forests 2023 ratings by CDP. For both ratings, Climate Change and Forests, Sofidel received A-, positioning itself above both the European average (B, in the case of Climate Change, and C in the case of Forest Management) and the sector average (B for both ratings). Sofidel has recently intensified its ecological transition policies, committing to Science Based Targets (SBTi) to achieve carbon neutrality by...

Choosing the Best Sustainability Software for Your Organization

Sustainability software is a valuable tool for organizations of all sizes to track, manage, and report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. A sustainability software solution can help you to: Identify and assess your sustainability risks. Set and track sustainability goals. Perform scenario analysis to assess the impact of different sustainability strategies on your organization. Allocate resources to achieve your sustainability goals. Important ESG Software Criteria When choosing a sustainability software solution for your organization, several important factors must be considered.    Technical Criteria: Find software that is user-friendly and easy to navigate, even for team members with limited technical...

Fairmont Maldives Appoints Marine Biologist as Sustainability Manager

THE MALDIVES—Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has appointed David Estellés as the resort’s new Sustainability Manager. Estellés will drive the resort’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices preserving the ecological balance of the area in the Maldives. The team at the resort recently achieved 87 percent in the Green Globe certification for its dedication to sustainable operations and development. Under Estellés’ guidance Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi will continue its sustainable initiatives, including the Sustainability Lab—the first resort-based recycling center; the Coralarium, a coral regeneration project and underwater art gallery that is home to more than 100 different fish species; and...

Accor Awarded ‘A’ Rating by CDP for Environmental Leadership

PARIS—For the first time, Accor joins the ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, as part of the leading companies regarding transparency, management of environment risks and demonstrating the rigor and ambition with which the climate issue is addressed in the company’s business model. Accor is one of the 141 European companies that achieved an ‘A’ on climate change out of over 21,000 companies scored. Moreover, Accor has once again demonstrated its leadership on the climate issue by being the only company, among the leading hospitality companies, to be recognized with an ‘A’. This recognition rewards the work carried out as part...

PurOptima Pushes Boundaries with Lowest Carbon Footprint to Date

NEW YORK—PurOptima, a global leading manufacturer of sustainable interior glass wall partitions and doors, previously announced that all its glass and aluminum wall partitions and doors were made using Hydro CIRCAL, providing the lowest embodied carbon in the market. In the latest news, Hydro CIRCAL now delivers recycled aluminum with an even lower documented carbon footprint of 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminum, down from the previous 2.3 kg of CO2e/kg. This is done through advances in sourcing, sorting, and traceability of post-consumer aluminum scrap. “The aluminum extrusions that we are using for our systems provide the lowest carbon contribution of...

BeCause Closes Seed Round with Tail-End Investment from Curiosity VC

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round. This latest investment brings the company’s total seed funding to $2.5 million, including the $1.9 million seed raised in November from Denmark’s Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia’s Superangel.io and other investors. “We reserved some space at the end of our round for a strategic investor to join on equal terms and are thrilled to have found that partner in Curiosity VC. As an AI-focused fund, Curiosity brings key competencies and an international network to the table that will prove...

New Announcements Show Growth of Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, whose mission is to accelerate the path to net positive hospitality through strategic industry leadership, collaborative action, harmonization of metrics and regenerative solutions, issued several announcements in the last two months. First, in December it announced that Green Key Global has joined the Alliance. With standardized programs and resources tailored for the hotel and meetings industries, Green Key Global supports over 1,600 hotel properties and brands, as well as 350 venues, in their commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable initiatives. Through their Green Key Eco-Rating Program, hotels and lodging facilities are recognized for their...

Surf & Sand Hotel Is Pensacola Beach’s First Solar-Powered Commercial Property

PENSACOLA BEACH, FLA.—Innisfree Hotels announces the completion of an ambitious solar power project at its Surf & Sand Hotel in Pensacola Beach. SunFarm Energy, Northwest Florida’s local solar experts, recently installed a 330-panel rooftop solar array atop the 100-room property, making it the first solar-powered commercial site in Pensacola Beach and resulting in a huge reduction in the hotel’s carbon footprint. The solar power provided by the rooftop setup will offset nearly half of the Surf & Sand’s annual energy usage and provide substantial savings on utility bills. By reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint by 50 percent, the solar project is reducing emissions...

Schneider Electric Outperforms 2023 Sustainability Targets

RUEIL-MALMAISON, FRANCE—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced its 2023 sustainability impact performance as part of its full-year financial results. The Schneider Sustainability Impact score for the year exceeded expectations, reaching 6.13 out of 10, and surpassing the year-end target of 6 out of 10. Schneider Electric was also recognized as a top performer by independent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings throughout the year. Schneider Electric’s strong performance spans what was the hottest year on record—serving to highlight the importance of collective action to decarbonize business operations and value chains to avoid the...

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes ESG Report

BETHESDA, MD.—Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced that it published its fifth annual Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility Report covering the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance in 2022 and its commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices and social responsibility to its employees and other stakeholders. Pebblebrook’s 2023 ESG Report is aligned with international reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and includes pivotal disclosures in accordance with the Real Estate Sustainability Accounting Standard of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). It also demonstrates Pebblebrook’s proactive approach in evaluating and planning for sustainability risks following the guidelines of the...