NEW YORK—The Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Consortium announced that JLF/lone meadow (aka JL Furnishings), a leader in sustainable hospitality furniture design and manufacturing, has joined the Consortium as a Contributing Member. JLF/lone meadow specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of furnishings to the contract market. Its membership in the Consortium moves further toward establishing the new Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Index (HSPI) as the industry resource for sustainable purchasing.
With more than 4.5 million hotel rooms in the United States, guestroom furniture is a major investment for all hotels, brands and owners—and as a central element of design it has a substantial impact on the guest experience and the environmental footprint of a hotel.
“We are delighted to welcome JLF/lone meadow to the Consortium,” said JoAnna Abrams, CEO of MindClick SGM. “By integrating sustainability in many aspects of how furniture is designed, produced, distributed and used, JLF/lone meadow and others can produce beautiful products that improve indoor air quality, use resources more efficiently and help hotels achieve their sustainability goals. We look forward to their contribution in shaping the HSP Index.”
Twenty-Six Members So Far
Twenty-six leading organizations are now part of the Consortium, including more than a dozen industry-leading suppliers, leading brands, architects, designers, purchasing firms, and sustainability consultants.
“As a leading supplier for markets in hospitality, resorts, country clubs and restaurants, JLF/lone meadow has long been aware that there is a growing demand for sophisticated, luxurious furniture that also achieves fundamental standards of sustainability,” said Jeffrey Lazar, president and CEO. “We have led this effort for years, including an approach to environmentally-friendly custom seating that is unique. We are looking forward to working with other industry leaders, via the Consortium, to establish the performance criteria that helps the industry furnish hotels in sustainable ways.”
JLF/lone meadow joins existing Consortium members Marriott International, American Standard, Audit Logistics, Aqua Hospitality Carpets, Benjamin West, BYD, Contract Decor International, Delta Faucet Company, Innvision, InterfaceFLOR, Kimball, Majestic Mirror and Frame, Mark David, PE INTERNATIONAL Inc., P. Kauffman/Contract, Quiltcraft Industries, Ramsey Purchasing, Richloom Fabrics Group, RTKL, SERA Architects, Shafer Commercial Seating, Simmons Hospitality Bedding, and Valley Forge Fabrics.
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