Name: Emily McGarvey Title: Director of Sustainability Years Room & Board: Two Primary Responsibility: “To lead company in social and environmental strategy. Setting goals. Having a positive impact on people and planet. There’s no typical day. I get to work on a lot of different projects.” Company’s most significant accomplishment in social purpose and sustainability: “We have done a lot. Prioritizing American crafts people and having 90 percent of our products made in the U.S. Having that local and American supply chain.” Company’s most significant challenge moving forward in social purpose and sustainability: “One of the biggest challenges is figuring out what to...

The commercial aquatics industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, high-priority sustainability initiatives and a new focus on holistic approaches to water management. These shifts are reshaping how hotels, resorts, fitness centers and other commercial facilities manage and maintain their pools and water amenities, with an emphasis on heightened efficiency, environmental friendliness and guest safety. Sustainability as a Priority Sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern for hospitality properties, prompting increased interest in water management solutions that help reduce chemical, water and energy usage. While investing in sustainable practices is the right thing to do for environmental preservation, it...

MILPITAS, CALIF.—TurnOnGreen, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Endliss Power Inc, a cutting-edge e-commerce and renewable energy company based in San Francisco. The collaboration marks a milestone for the company as it seeks to expand its networked electric vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure across North America, leveraging EPI’s expertise in administering and executing power purchase agreements with commercial clients. Under this partnership, TurnOnGreen and EPI will deliver comprehensive sustainability solutions for installing, operating, and maintaining utility-scale solar power, energy storage systems, and EV charging stations. These solutions will come with minimal up-front costs for commercial customers. This partnership aligns with the growing...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced the start of deliveries of Pulsar Pro North America in the United States. Pulsar Pro is the latest addition to Wallbox’s award-winning Pulsar family of smart EV chargers, designed specifically for shared spaces like multi-unit residential and commercial properties. “Our Pulsar family was born from a need to make EV charging smarter, faster and better,” said Enric Asunción, CEO of Wallbox. “Today, we see an opportunity to reinvent the charging experience for shared spaces with Pulsar Pro, setting a new standard for reliability, cost-effectiveness and intelligent charging.” Pulsar...

BERLIN—BeCause, a technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage its sustainability data, has digitized the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s (the Alliance) HCMI and HWMI methodologies. The new feature, announced during ITB Berlin, will enable hotels to leverage the Alliance’s free industry measurement tools, the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI). The HCMI, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is used to calculate a hotel’s carbon footprint, while the HWMI helps hotels calculate water usage on their properties; both are now available within the BeCause centralized hub. HCMI, the only industry-recognized carbon calculation methodology for over a decade, applies...

AMBLER, PA.—Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is highlighting innovative, high-quality solutions for the restaurant facility management industry at the Restaurant Facility Management Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The event wraps up tomorrow, March 19. “We’re looking forward to the insights and experience the RFMA Annual Conference delivers year after year,” said Neal Heyman, Director of marketing for Bradford White. “This event is a great opportunity to showcase our solutions serving the leaders and experts who are driving the restaurant facility industry into the future.” The RFMA Annual Conference is the premier event for restaurant...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom-designed, solid steel and bronze window and door systems, highlights its Landmark175 Series Steel Windows and Doors. Fit for projects that call for a classic steel aesthetic, the Landmark175 Series offers much profile overlap with Hope’s popular Jamestown175 Series but with a narrower sightline. The Landmark175 Series accommodates a variety of glass thicknesses and makeups—offering customers the same unmatched flexibility and customization Hope’s is known for. Other product features include fully welded construction for all Hope’s frames. Whether a customers’ project calls for hot-rolled steel or bronze, Hope’s utilizes fusion welding to connect...

DENVER—Proluxe Lighting, a leading manufacturer of premium LED lighting innovations for residential and commercial applications, introduces Neonflex Pro-Dual, a static white dual bend neon alternative that provides seamless lines of direct view lighting for architectural-grade interior and exterior applications. Neonflex Pro-Dual features bend technology for vertical and lateral directional bending with 3000K CCT and a high 90+ CRI that delivers up to 223 lumens per foot, while consuming only 3.05 watts per foot. The maximum run is 16.4 feet operating on 24V DC. The direct view lighting is dimmable from 5 percent to 100 percent with most ELV and TRIAC dimmers. IP67-rated and...

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced an agreement with EnviroSpark, an industry leader in the design, installation, and operation of electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, to make electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) available to all IHG-branded hotels across the United States and Canada. IHG hotels can now partner with EnviroSpark on EVCs depending on their individual needs and requirements. This agreement will further expand on IHG’s 1,100 hotels globally with EVCs and meet the growing customer demand for EV charging on the road while supporting a shift to a low-carbon economy. The EVCs that will be available at IHG-branded hotels in North America are...

LOS ANGELES—Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc., the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corp. (Predecessor Capstone), announced that Vince Canino has been appointed as the company’s President and CEO, and member of the Capstone Board of Directors. Canino joined Capstone as incoming President and CEO on March 11, 2024, and will transition closely with Robert “Bob” Flexon, Executive Chairman and former Interim President and CEO. In connection with the transition, Flexon will remain as Executive Chairman until April 1, 2024, and will then transition back to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. “Vince has extensive experience in the...