CAMPBELL, CALIF.—ChargePoint, a leading provider of solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), announced a significant investment in the application of technology from the networking and information security worlds, which aims to deliver charging station reliability of nearly 100 percent, once fully implemented. This technology will be combined with natural language processing, enhanced driver communications and a class-leading training certification to ensure ChargePoint stays ahead of the EV adoption curve as a global leader in the charging space. The Network Operations Center (NOC) will implement 24/7 proactive station monitoring, predictive analytics and leverage applied machine learning to more rapidly detect station...

DULUTH, GA.—Duravit AG is taking a quantum leap towards a sustainable future: the world’s first climate-neutral ceramic production facility is being built at the Matane site in the Canadian province of Québec. The new Canadian site will create 240 new jobs, with production scheduled to start in early 2025. Ceramic sanitary ware products such as WCs and washbasins will be manufactured here in the future exclusively using renewable energies. For the firing process, Duravit will use the world’s first electric roller kiln powered by electricity from hydropower. The use of this innovative technology will save around 11,000 tons of CO2 per...

MORGAN HILL, CALIF.—Enteligent Inc., a developer of solar power optimization and electric vehicle (EV) solar charging technologies, was one of 12 companies from over 300 applicants selected for ESG Impact 2023 run by RealTechX, the programs arm of leading real asset investor Taronga Ventures. This recognition was primarily attributed to Enteligent’s whole-systems approach, specifically designed to optimize solar energy efficiency. RealTechX’s fifth program, ESG Impact in 2023, pinpoints emerging technology companies that can achieve sustained growth and scale through deep partner collaboration, mentoring, and investment opportunities. It aims to maximize their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) impacts. It is backed by nine global real asset...

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. published Hyatt’s 2022 World of Care Highlights and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Report, spotlighting colleagues and hotels around the globe who are bringing Hyatt’s commitment to caring for the planet, people and responsible business to life across the communities it serves. Hyatt also announced progress across environmental and social impact initiatives, which include, for example, strengthening the engagement of hotels around renewable electricity opportunities and working with the Hyatt Hotels Foundation to empower survivors of human trafficking. As the world evolves and new challenges emerge, Hyatt has advanced its global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy through...

LONDON—Marking itself as a true game changer in the rapidly-expanding modular cabin market, Nokken by Aylott + Van Tromp provides full turnkey cabin solutions alongside a host of business supporting elements that cater to all hospitality operators, whether a fledgling start-up, experienced operator or existing multi-national. Unlike other new-to-market cabin brands, Nokken is more than just a cabin. It is a whole ecosystem, helping business bloom within the burgeoning retreat sector of the hospitality industry. It goes way beyond the design and services of other cabin companies in the market. Nokken is the next generation cabin and a benchmark within...

MILPITAS, CALIF.—Imperalis Holding Corp., dba TurnOnGreen, Inc., announced the completion of two site licensing partnerships in California and Pennsylvania to install, own and operate multiple electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations in areas where EV charging is limited. Each site will feature level 2 EV chargers capable of adding 30 to 40 miles of range per hour. The first partnership will be with Foxen Vineyard and Winery in Santa Maria, Calif. The visitor parking lot of this location will soon be equipped with several of TurnOnGreen’s proprietary EVP1100 level 2 EV chargers. The installation, scheduled for the summer of 2023, will leverage newly developed infrastructure funded by the...

The hospitality trade is experiencing another strong year in both leisure and business travel, continuing its rebound. “The post-pandemic urge to travel remains strong, which should drive continued growth in 2023. In the U.S., RevPAR was up 8.1 percent in 2022 from 2019, and Europe was up 6.1 percent for the same period,” according to EY. Combine this with record growth in electric vehicle sales and you have the recipe for a year in which it is likely that more EV drivers will be staying at hotels than ever before. What’s missing from this recipe is the current lack of...

THE NETHERLANDS—PowerGo has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group, the international hotel chain with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development to provide charging solutions at approximately 300 hotels across European countries in the coming years as part of Radisson Hotel Group’s Green Mobility Mindset initiative. As a global leader in sustainability committed to net zero by 2050, Radisson Hotel Group helps guests to choose sustainable transportation options. Offering charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) fits perfectly with the Group’s Radisson Moves Green Mobility mindset. In October 2022, the European Commission agreed that all new registered cars and vans in Europe will need to be...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International, Inc. has published its 2023 Serve 360 Report highlighting data as of year-end 2022, and shared the company’s continued progress on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s efforts towards its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals. The full report can be accessed on the company’s Serve 360 website. “Since its founding in 1927, Marriott has placed a priority on serving its communities and creating a positive impact wherever we do business,” said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott International. “With our size...

NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability has become a global issue, and it is necessary for every industry, including hotels, to play a role in environmental sustainability. The hotel industry plays a significant role in energy consumption, making it necessary for hotels to implement energy-saving techniques and strategies to mitigate their environmental impact and reduce energy consumption. By implementing energy-saving strategies, hotels can contribute to environmental sustainability, reduce energy costs, and improve their bottom line. Let us have a look at some energy-saving strategies that hotels can implement to optimize energy usage and promote sustainability. Conduct an Energy Audit Before hotels can proceed towards implementing energy-saving...