RIDGEFIELD, CONN.—The innkeepers of The West Lane Inn in Ridgefield and the Connecticut Green Bank are pleased to announce the completion of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financed energy efficiency project at their inn, located at 22 West Lane. The project replaced an old oil-burning heat system with a new heat pump system designed to handle the heating and cooling needs of the 17-room historic property. The innkeepers, Christine Carnicelli and Danille Petrie, who purchased the inn in the fall of 2019, are working hard to balance the colonial charm of the 1840s building with the need for...

WILMINGTON, DEL.—DuPont launched its reduced global warming potential (GWP) solution for Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation. As Canada continues the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agents, DuPont is ready with a reduced GWP formulation—in a new, design friendly grey color—that maintains the same industry-leading performance of the familiar blue insulation material. The quality and properties of the new Styrofoam brand grey insulation products meet the strict Underwriters Laboratory of Canada (ULC) classification listings, and the assemblies evaluated achieve the same reliable ULC and Factory Mutual (FM) approvals. Additional third party, industry certifications publishing soon include an Environmental Product...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leader in sustainable cleaning tools, completed a large solar panel installation at its facility in Choloma, a city in the Honduran department of Cortés. Proving its commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing, ABCO expanded its solar capabilities by installing an additional 2,058 solar panels at the site, which collectively generate 1 megawatt (MW) of power. “This solar array will help power our operations with clean energy as we continue to minimize environmental impact throughout our vertically integrated process,” said Jose German Lopez, facility manager at the Choloma plant. “Sustainability is always a priority for us, from the...

BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, doubled down on its long-standing strategy to embed environmental, social and governance considerations into every facet of its activities—and to assist its customers and business partners in achieving their own sustainability objectives. The announcement coincided with the news that Corporate Knights, a Canadian media and research company producing rankings and financial product ratings based on corporate sustainability performance, has for the first time recognized Schneider Electric number one on its annual index of “the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world.” A jump from 29th position...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA—The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has completed the first stage of the LEED for Cities (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification in the “Plan & Design” criteria for The Red Sea Project. The award recognizes TRSDC’s execution of practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at improving the sustainability and standard of living for those involved in the project. “As part of our ambition to become standard-bearers in luxury ecotourism, we are proud to have passed this first stage of LEED accreditation. The award is a...

Names: Kate Wilson Title: Senior Director of Sustainability Company: Vail Resorts Years with Vail Resorts: Almost three years Primary Responsibility: “I am lucky to run Commitment to Zero. We own and operate 37 resorts globally. We made a bold sustainability commitment to have a zero-net impact by 2030. I work on the strategy and implement these goals.” Organization’s most significant accomplishment in global corporate responsibility: “We reached our 50 percent waste diversion goal nine months ahead of schedule.” Organization’s most significant challenge moving forward in global corporate responsibility: “Waste is still a huge challenge for us because of where these resorts are located. Two towns...

SINGAPORE—Ascott Residence Trust (ART) has obtained a S$50 million five-year green loan from DBS Bank Ltd (DBS), making ART the first hospitality trust in Singapore to secure a green loan. Proceeds from the green loan will be used to finance ART’s maiden development project and coliving property, lyf one-north Singapore. lyf one-north Singapore is one of ART’s 15 properties that attained green certifications in 2020, bringing the total number of ART’s green properties to 21. This is about four times more green-certified properties compared to 2019. lyf one-north Singapore achieved the Green Mark GoldPLUS award by Building and Construction Authority...

SportsArt Clean Energy Fitness Solutions As the green fitness company, SportsArt believes movement is energy and that our human energy can make the planet more sustainable—one workout at a time. Our mission is to create superior fitness equipment that helps people find their best selves while being as environmentally friendly as possible. The heart of SportsArt’s brand comes together in our ECO-POWRTM line of cardio equipment that captures 74% of the energy generated during a workout and feeds it back into the facility’s grid, offsetting consumption and providing meaningfulness to guests’ workouts. Call (425) 481-6250, or e-mail info@gosportsart.com for more information. SportsArt...

To lead a more sustainable lifestyle is quickly becoming a pledge on the top of everybody’s bucket list. The year 2020 has been freighting for many reasons, especially due to the alarming facts related to climate change and the environment. This last decade was the hottest on record and these climbing temperatures show no signs of slowing down. Therefore, we must make a conscious decision to protect the environment we live in and lead more sustainable lifestyles. Here are three ways that you can do so. Use Renewable Energy Renewable energy, also known as green energy, can come from many...

HOUSTON—Texans’ daily schedules and electricity needs changed following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and customers now rely on their electricity providers more than ever and need even greater flexibility and personalization. That is why in 2021, Reliant is once again empowering customers to “Pick Your Free.” In addition to offering the popular Reliant Truly Free Weekends and Truly Free Nights, the company is introducing its newest plan that provides flexibility every week for schedules that are ever-changing with “Reliant Truly Free Flex Days.” “We put customers at the center of all that we do and are committed to meeting...