SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has released its 2021 Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. Fully audited by an independent third party—KPMG—this report outlines the global company’s significant sustainability performance and strong ambition, including new climate targets. Tarkett has recently set an ambitious climate roadmap for 2030 across its entire value chain, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent. This covers emissions from the Group’s activities (Scope 1) and its purchased energy (Scope 2)—as well as those arising from the rest of its...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND—International architecture and interiors practice Red Deer have designed The Alan Hotel in Manchester focused on experimentation, realness, and constant improvement while rejecting the pretentious and cradling the imaginative. The Alan was borne from a vision of wanting to do things differently—something experimental, fresh and with an emphasis on partnerships between artists, chefs, designers, and forward-thinkers. Situated opposite the Manchester Art Gallery, in the heart of the city, next to the vibrancy of Chinatown and the bustle of the central shopping district, The Alan is a unique six-story building with a pop-up mixed-use space, ground floor restaurant/cafe/bar, and 137 bedrooms. “The...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—IceStone, the most sustainable, responsibly made countertop surface in the market has launched its newest color, Arctic Green. Arctic Green consists of two different shades of green glass and clear glass (100 percent recycled) in a white background. With green being the hot color of 2022 and spring season upon us, it seemed fitting to release the new IceStone color now. The development of Arctic Green started during a project for the Heineken bar in the new UBS Arena where the New York Islanders hockey team plays. Corso Marketing Group, the marketing team in charge of the Heineken bar, reached out...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges LTD. to enter the safari segment in Africa. JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will be located within the Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness regions. Offering discerning travelers an unparalleled setting, the elegant retreat expects to welcome guests in 2023. Overlooking the famed banks of the River Talek and on the edge of the reserve, JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge’s prime location will offer guests a distinctively elevated camp from which to discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, its stunning vistas,...

ROSWELL, GA.—Cultured Stone, the company that pioneered the manufactured stone veneer category, introduces Ethos to the Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone profile. Ethos is a multilayered, multihued color palette that provides eye-catching character to this modern-inclined, clean design and adds intense textural interest to any project. Trade professionals can utilize this variegated color palette to seamlessly combine modern and traditional design styles while enhancing any interior or exterior space with a unique interplay of smooth and rugged organic textures. “The concept of transitional style is blending modern and traditional styles to create a classic, elegant look,” said Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Portfolio Management at...

Crossville, Inc. Crossville, Inc.—Your Domestic Source for Sustainable Tile & Surfacing Solutions Crossville is the premiere source for responsibly manufactured porcelain tile, mosaics, glass, wall, porcelain tile panels, and countertop collections. U.S. owned-operated, Crossville offers tile designs as beautiful as they are sustainable, always with exceptional technical performance. We’re fully transparent regarding our products’ environmental impact and ingredient disclosure. We go the extra mile to attain third-party certification and verification, as well as optimization of EPDs, Declare Labels (100ppm and red list free), and our porcelain tile HPD. Order free samples, access full product documentation, and get inspired for your next...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Crossville, Inc. as a Founding Sponsor at the Silver Level. Crossville is the premiere source for responsibly manufactured porcelain tile, mosaics, glass, wall, porcelain tile panels, and countertop collections. U.S. owned-operated, Crossville offers tile designs as beautiful as they are sustainable, always with exceptional technical performance. Crossville was “born green,” manufacturing responsibly since launching in 1986. Since development of a method for recycling fired porcelain in 2009, Crossville is a net consumer of waste and has recycled over 140 million pounds of material that would’ve otherwise been landfilled. The company is fully transparent...

As mask mandates disappear across the United States, the spring/summer events season is heating up. The first event can happen anywhere you are: Earth Hour on March 26 at 8:30 p.m. local time. In the past hotels have gotten creative by dimming and turning off non-essential lighting, having candlelight dinners, children’s activities, donation opportunities, coming up with special drinks, and more. This year, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts of the Greater Bay will mark Earth Hour. The Fairmont San Francisco, for example, will switch off façade, signage, and non-essential lighting, as well as dim the lights in public areas, restaurants,...

SOLON, OHIO—A leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, Tarkett North America has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a partner in DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, Tarkett is one of more than 50 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future. As Tarkett undertakes this challenge, DOE will support its efforts with technical assistance, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and a...

It is almost every day now that I learn about a new resort or eco-lodge with sustainability at its core. In this case, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, announced plans for an innovative resort concept focusing on highly customizable itineraries led by personal guides, sustainable design and programming inspired by the nature and history of Mexico. The new luxury tented resort will be an expansion of the existing Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in an untouched enclave within the Resort community. Set to open in late 2022, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta...