NEW YORK—Continuing its steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation, leading performance textile and faux leather manufacturer Nassimi announces the release of its second annual sustainability report. As a recognized thought leader in environmental stewardship, Nassimi has spent over two decades embedding sustainability into every aspect of its products, processes, and partnerships. This year’s report outlines notable accomplishments, including significant strides in phasing out PFAS, and advancing Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while taking measurable steps towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.  Reflecting on Nassimi’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact, and responsible governance, the report emphasizes the company’s...

RICHMOND, VA.—Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. published its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, strategy and initiatives and features its commitment to environmental sustainability, corporate employees, hotel associates and guests, communities, and other stakeholders. Justin Knight, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Hospitality, commented, “Our hotels span a vast array of urban, high-end suburban and developing markets that offer guests a wide variety of reasons to travel. Whether our guests travel for business, leisure or small group gatherings, we are dedicated to providing outstanding accommodations while remaining mindful of our environmental footprint and ensuring...

NATIONAL REPORT—ADA Cosmetics has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, which honors consistent efforts in sustainability and social responsibility. As a manufacturer of high-quality hotel cosmetics and 100 percent hygienic dispenser systems, ADA Cosmetics ranks among the top five percent of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance by EcoVadis last year. The EcoVadis sustainability rating evaluates various criteria, including the development of company-wide labor and human rights policies, as well as the transparent documentation of environmental issues. ADA Cosmetics scored an impressive 78 out of 100 points, upgrading last year’s EcoVadis Silver Medal to this coveted Gold status. Sustainability Achievements...

NATIONAL REPORT—The GBTA Foundation, the Global Business Travel Association’s charitable branch, released its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge findings. This benchmarking initiative, the first of its kind in the industry, assesses the current state of business travel programs and the measures taken by organizations towards their decarbonization. The findings indicate that significant work lies ahead for organizations to expedite the integration of sustainable practices to effectively reduce their business travel emissions, aligning with corporate Net Zero targets by 2050. In collaboration with Accenture, the GBTA developed the Sustainability Acceleration Global Benchmark. The benchmark grades the current state of climate action on a...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The recently unveiled white paper “Decarbonizing Hotel Food Systems” provides a roadmap for the global hospitality industry to cut food-related emissions by 30 percent by 2030, potentially reducing up to 70 million tons of CO2 annually. The paper was produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq. It underscores that hotels, representing 1 percent of all food production emissions and generating 3 percent of global food waste, can significantly influence the global food system by optimizing energy use and leveraging their procurement power. The white paper presents innovative solutions, such...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Greenview has just released its 2024 Green Lodging Trends Report (GLTR). There were 20,000 participating hotels across 50 countries. There were two data collection methods; direct participation by responding to the GLTR on the Greenview Portal, the sustainability data management platform, or via bulk data set received from companies. Among the companies participating: Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International. Greenview assessed 80 best practices in the 2024 GLTR, including hotel profiles (geographic location, service type, STR chain scale and hotel type). The hotel profiles enabled further data dissections by each of the breakdowns. The report includes roadmaps which offer tangible steps...

BETHESDA, MD.—DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced it is the recipient of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) 2024 Leader in the Light Award for the lodging and resorts sector. The award recognizes member companies that demonstrate leadership in implementing sustainable and socially responsible investment and operating practices, good governance, and transparency. The 2024 Leader in the Light Awards are based on the results of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Annual Survey, as well as scored responses to supplemental questions by a panel of judges. The company participated in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment for the...

PARIS—Europeans anticipate traveling more frequently and spending more on travel in 2025, according to a new research report from Accor, a global leader in hospitality. But the industry faces a pressing need to address sustainability challenges arising from this growth and to help travelers turn good intentions into good choices. The report, based on research carried out amongst 8,000 travelers from seven European countries, reveals that over half (53 percent) of respondents expect to spend more on travel in 2025 than they did in 2024, compared to just 10 percent who expect a lower travel budget. Travelers in Poland were...

ATLANTA—The Coca-Cola Company announced updated voluntary environmental goals, which replace previous environmental goals set by the company related to water, packaging, climate and agriculture. This evolution is informed by learnings gathered through decades of work in sustainability, periodic assessment of progress and identified challenges. The updated goals aim to build long-term business resilience and make a positive impact in local communities. Achieving these ambitions will require continued investments in innovation and infrastructure solutions, enabling legislation and further collaboration with bottling partners, industry peers, local governments and civil society. Visit the website here for more details.

NATIONAL REPORT—Greenwashing is a deceptive practice where companies exaggerate or make false claims about their environmental or sustainability credentials, potentially misleading consumers and investors. Various jurisdictions globally have enacted or proposed regulations to combat greenwashing, and companies found guilty of such practices face significant reputational damage, legal consequences, and potential financial burdens. Greenwashing, often considered a form of false advertising, involves the misuse of environmental jargon to mislead or deceive consumers about a product, service, or company’s true eco-friendliness. This practice has gained increased scrutiny in recent years as stakeholders demand companies demonstrate their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...