BOYERTOWN, PA.—ClimeCo, a global leader in decarbonization, announced its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone as one of the industry’s earliest and most impactful players. Coinciding with this celebration, ClimeCo, with its clients, has surpassed 40 million tons of CO2e reduced, avoided, or removed through its projects since its inception in 2009—equivalent to eliminating the emissions from over 4.5 billion gallons of gasoline consumed.* Since its founding, ClimeCo has consistently been at the forefront of developing innovative and economically viable emissions reduction projects. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO William Flederbach, the company has grown from its initial focus on nitrous oxide...

SINGAPORE—With its recent attainment of the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore celebrates its recent trifecta of sustainability accomplishments, making it the first hotel in Singapore to attain three sustainability certifications in 2024—BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification and Green Globe Certification. As shared by Phil Smith, General Manager of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, “Our commitment to sustainability has always been at the heart of our operations and culture. This is a proud moment for our team whose hard work and passion for sustainability have made this possible,...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, announces the addition of four new products to its groundbreaking NetZERO collection. The line now comprises five patterns with its initial offering, Evergreen. NetZERO is the first coated textile completely free of organic solvents, establishing a new industry standard for eco-friendly materials without sacrificing durability or performance. These new additions—Arbor, Birkin, Burlap, and Lin—introduce fresh innovation to a standout line, blending style, sustainability, and versatility to meet the evolving demands of commercial environments. Using The Mitchell Group’s proprietary hydro-based polymer manufacturing process, NetZERO eliminates the...

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIF.—A major new study by KPMG, which provides financial and environmental insights for major organizations around the globe, examined the sustainability reporting of 5,800 organizations worldwide.* Among their recent findings were the following: Sustainability Reporting is Now Standard Practice: Nearly all the world’s top 250 companies, and the majority of the top 100 companies in each country or region, now regularly publish sustainability reports. A Dramatic Increase: In 1999, only 35 percent of the world’s largest companies reported on their sustainability effort. Defines a Sustainability Report: A sustainability report discloses a company’s nonfinancial performance, including progress on...

CANCÚN, MEXICO—The sea turtle nesting season in the Mexican Caribbean is every year between May and November and one of the beaches that receives the most turtles is the Sunset Royal hotel. That is why Sunset World Group has actively participated in the Sea Turtle Protection Program since 2009 as part of its firm commitment to the conservation of the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Thus, Sunset Royal’s Security staff is trained annually to not only receive the females when they arrive, spawn and leave, but also to collect the eggs, put them safely in corrals, take care of the young when...

LONDON—HotelREZ, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing hotel representation companies, has teamed up with Greengage, sustainability solutions provider, to introduce ECOsmart certification—international certification to demonstrate venues’ commitment to sustainable practices and achievement of recognized standards—to its member properties. The partnership enables hotels, accommodation and hospitality providers to prove their sustainability credentials and cater to the growing demand for sustainable accommodation, positioning HotelREZ at the forefront of the hospitality industry’s environmental revolution. Under the new partnership, ECOsmart certification will now be available for all HotelREZ properties, providing them with a certification platform to showcase their commitment to sustainability and consultancy support for...

NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel carbon emissions are significantly greater than previously thought, according to new research by hospitality operator Bob W. The innovative measurement tool, “Lodging Emissions & Guest-night Impact Tracker” (LEGIT), indicates that emissions are at least five times higher than estimates derived from existing frameworks, such as the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI). This tool, developed by Bob W in collaboration with consultancy Furthr, provides comprehensive environmental impact metrics for each room type in every Bob W property. The company now publishes these metrics on its booking website, guest app, and sustainability reports, fostering transparency and enabling guests to make informed,...

DELANCO, N.J.—Commercial furnishing expert, Stylex, in collaboration with industry-leading design and research firm, Gensler, unveils Ambi, a modular furniture collection designed to address the evolving needs of technology and accessibility in the modern workplace. Drawing inspiration from “ambient noise” and “ambiance,” Ambi offers a solution that enhances user comfort while minimizing distractions, promoting both individual focus and team collaboration. “Ambi showcases Stylex’s commitment to creating adaptable furniture that responds to the dynamic needs of contemporary workspaces,” said Randi Pastrovic, Chief Creative Officer for Flokk US. “This collection effortlessly combines flexibility, technology integration, and sustainability, delivering a solution that supports productivity...

In case you missed it in the fall, Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, revealed that while sustainability awareness is rising among travelers, there remains a gap between awareness and action. This is one of the key insights from the Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2024 that the Group released. The report draws from 9,867 survey samples from 109 countries and territories, including the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North America (NORAM) and Latin America (LATAM). It also looks at Gen Z’s travel preferences and regional variations in motivations and perceptions. Gap Between Awareness & Action An...

ATLANTA—The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announced a partnership to help establish unified sustainability standards, benchmarks, and performance metrics specifically tailored to the hotels and lodging sector. AAHOA’s 20,000 members own 60 percent of the hotels in the United States; the EEA’s membership represents around 45,000 hospitality assets globally. As investor demand grows for transparent, reliable, and comparable sustainability disclosures, the partners will contribute to the work of the Special Taskforce on Sustainability Standards for the Hotels and Lodging Sector. The Taskforce aims to align the hospitality industry with globally recognized standards, including those set by...