LOS ANGELES—Diversey, Inc., a global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions, and Green Globe Certification, a worldwide certification label for sustainable management of the travel and tourism industry, announced a new global alliance to expand the availability of sustainability assessments and certifications under the Green Globe Certification seal.
Under terms of the alliance, Diversey will assist its customers in the lodging industry to prepare for the Green Globe audit process and provide consulting on sustainable business operations to help them achieve the Green Globe seal. Green Globe Certification will promote use of Diversey’s sustainable products and provide consulting on their use. Additionally, Diversey’s major business operations around the world will be certified under the Green Globe seal.
The Green Globe seal is an independent recognition of sustainability management excellence, based on internationally-accepted standards. According to Green Globe, lodging facilities that are certified by the organization have an average of 3 to 7 percent higher occupancy rates, 7 to 11 percent lower operating costs; and 68 percent greater market visibility among environmentally-conscious patrons.
Strengthen’s Diversey’s Leadership Position
“This partnership further strengthens Diversey’s leadership and expertise in helping our travel and lodging customers reduce the environmental impact and improve the profitability of their operations,” said Diversey president & CEO Ed Lonergan. “Green Globe Certification is well respected and sets high standards for sustainable operations and management. We look forward to helping our customers pursue certification under the program.”
Implementation of the alliance has begun in the Asia-Pacific region, where Diversey is providing certification consulting to customers. In addition to the new alliance, Diversey’s range of sustainable products will be promoted by Green Globe as the best choice for hospitality and lodging companies to achieve the sustainability standards of the Green Globe seal.
“Diversey’s commitment to sustainability is outstanding, particularly in reducing greenhouse gases, lowering water consumption, and safeguarding marine life,” said Green Globe Certification CEO Guido Bauer. “Diversey’s employees will effectively communicate the Green Globe Certification standards and help companies through the audit process. At the same time, they have the confidence that their own company is also making a positive contribution to the planet.”
Green Globe’s certification can also be applied to general commercial facilities. In late 2010, Diversey’s operations in its South Asia Cluster, including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India, achieved Green Globe Certification in a span of just four months. This makes Diversey the first company in its industry to achieve Green Globe Certification for a portion of its operations. Certification of other parts of Diversey’s business is ongoing.
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