ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement that will support the construction and operation of a five-turbine wind farm on the west coast of Finland. The Mörknässkogen wind farm, developed by renewable energy investment and asset management firm Low Carbon, will produce approximately 100GWh of renewable energy each year, or enough energy to power more than 29,000 homes. It will reduce potential greenhouse gases by an estimated 20,900 tons and cover 100 percent of the electricity Ecolab uses to power all European...

VAN NUYS, CALIF.—Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced that its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)—Argonne National Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has determined that the company’s microturbine-based systems can safely perform on 30 percent hydrogen blended with natural gas without requiring costly hardware or software modifications. The long-term, promising method for producing hydrogen is electrolysis, the process by which hydrogen is split out of water. Electrolysis is one of several approaches to green hydrogen that is power generated from...

Names: Sophia Lykke Title: Public Relations & CSR Manager Company: Club Med North America & Caribbean Years in Current Position: 7 months Years with Club Med: Almost 7 years Primary Responsibility: “For me, every week is different, depending on the project. Last week I was in the Dominican Republic looking at possible partnerships. On days working in Miami, I am fortunate to work with all our teams. There is not a typical day, but I am never working alone. I coordinate the collaborations between our teams internally.” Organization’s most significant accomplishment in global corporate responsibility: “There are many things we can cite but our company...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics announced new additions to its offering of intermediate based LED bulbs that fit in enclosed fixtures, with low voltage, 160-degree spherical illumination, low power consumption and high lumen intensity. The B605SM series is available either as a 14VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescent lamps 67, 89, 97, 98, 1095, 1155 and 5008, or as a 28VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescents 71, 303, 623 and 1251. Their compact design allows for quick installation in enclosed fixtures and tight spaces—a perfect fit in applications such as machine status or gaming candle indicators, indicator lights for instrumentation, panel mount pilot lights, accent...

VAN NUYS, CALIF.—Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced that their C65 and C200 inverters have received certification for California Rule 21 tariff requirements. The certification builds upon Capstone’s previous successes with UL1741 SA and prepares inverters for meeting the new UL1741 Supplement B. “Our Capstone engineering team works continuously to stay ahead of the growing number of new global grid interconnect requirements and standards,” stated Darren Jamison, President and CEO of Capstone. “Country specific standards continue to evolve, and while they are starting to adopt...

Axxess Industries THE trusted Guest Service System & Smart Room Controls Specialist Hotel Owners and Operators are looking for a variety of ways to reduce the cost of running their hotels and attracting more guests. Axxess Industries manufactures a comprehensive assortment of elegant, practical, tech-savvy products for the Smart Automation and Control of Hotels. Our guestroom control systems combine to save energy and staff costs while wowing guests with comfort and convenience. Our electronic Do Not Disturb systems guarantee guest privacy while making staff more efficient. All systems and room number signs are highly customizable and made in Canada. Think Smart...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—With much of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, Buffalo, N.Y.-based Delaware North is continuing to build on its long-standing commitment to grow GreenPath, the company’s robust stewardship platform that has been in place since the 1990s. The key branches of GreenPath include environmental management, community involvement, facilities & asset protection, healthy living, and interpretation and education. “Delaware North’s GreenPath program is very much at the heart of our company’s culture,” says Debbie Friedel, Corporate Director of Sustainability for Delaware North. “It remains a driving force thanks to our leaders and caring associates who put ideas into action.” For its...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a collaborator with DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, Whirlpool Corp. is one of more than 80 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future. “Better Climate Challenge partners like Whirlpool are committing to decarbonize across its portfolio of buildings, plants, and fleets and share effective strategies to transition our...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Florida-based Legacy Vacation Resorts is on a mission to lift the veil on greenwashing throughout the tourism industry and help travelers make informed decisions about the places they stay. The Certified B Corp has launched an anti-greenwashing campaign to showcase the importance of transparency and the responsibility of hospitality businesses to be truthful with their guests when it comes to how they benefit people and the planet. The debut comes in tandem with recent news from around the world where select countries and lawmakers are introducing policy that would require proof and other methods of verification against any claims...

CAMPBELL, CALIF.—ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022, ranking third among companies in North America. Fast Company recognizes ChargePoint for its leadership in enabling global electrification, from passenger vehicles to fleets, with a network of more than 174,000 active charging ports, bringing charging to more people and places than ever before. This is ChargePoint’s second time receiving the recognition from Fast Company, having previously been ranked fifth among transportation companies. “We are honored to be recognized alongside so many companies pushing the limits...