NATIONAL REPORT—In today’s lodging industry, guests are more than travelers—they’re savvy consumers with high expectations for cleanliness, convenience, and corporate responsibility. Whether staying at an upscale resort, boutique inn, or eco-friendly hotel, visitors are increasingly judging establishments by the cleanliness and sustainability of frequently used spaces: the public restrooms. Restrooms, which are interspersed throughout lodging venues—including hotel lobbies, restaurants/bars, spas and fitness centers and convention/event centers—represent one of the first guest encounters that hotel patrons experience. It is vital for these high-traffic spaces to be clean and stocked, easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. According to Bradley’s Healthy Handwashing Survey, 84...

TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International, the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play, announces that Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, Calif., has achieved Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of environmental best practices for lodging destinations, restaurants, and spas worldwide. “It’s truly fitting for such a renowned and respected Southern California resort to achieve the loftiest of Audubon International’s Green Hospitality certification levels,” says Christine Kane, CEO of Audubon International. “The leadership and staff at Ojai Valley Inn prove once again that...

ROME, ITALY—At the luxury and ultraluxury levels, what we see throughout the world is not just lavish amenities and impeccable service, but a dedication by the brands, developers, owners and onsite teams to steward the local community, cherishing its past while responsibly guiding its present for a better future. This passion for culture, for history, for the people and for the people that give a property its sense of place is not something that can be fully quantified in a financial statement, and yet it is precisely the reason for why a hotel is one of the best in the...

OSLO, NORWAY—Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. The hotel is one of the first two hotels globally to achieve Verified Net Zero status. The hotel offers 118 reimagined guestrooms, vibrant social spaces, flexible meeting facilities, and a playful twist on Scandinavian minimalism. Marking a major milestone in sustainable hospitality, the property reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, with the property already meeting the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels—as verified by independent third party TÜV Rheinland. Fresh from a full transformation of the...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—PACE Equity, a leader in Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, expanded its groundbreaking financial product, CIRRUS Low Carbon, with the introduction of the first whole-building Embodied Carbon Intensity (ECI) target-based initiative in the U.S., CIRRUS Zero Carbon. CIRRUS Zero Carbon is part of the CIRRUS C-PACE product set, which financially rewards building owners with a reduced financing rate when they build, renovate, or refinance with a higher efficiency design. The goal of CIRRUS Zero Carbon is to neutralize carbon emissions by optimizing energy-consuming systems and generating renewable energy to offset any remaining energy use. CIRRUS Low Carbon has...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Inc. published its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward Carlisle’s sustainability goals through its legacy of innovation in sustainability and culture of continuous improvement fostered through the Carlisle Operating System. “In 2024, we entered the next phase of our sustainability roadmap: generating shareholder value through sustainability,” said Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m proud of the progress we made against our three-pillar sustainability strategy, and the impact our people made last year by manufacturing products that have the potential to save our customers $20 billion over the lifetime of those products.” The Carlisle 2024...

PARIS—Accor participated actively in the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June in Nice (France). On this occasion, the Group launched new initiatives and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to protecting the oceans. Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has been a pioneer in sustainable development for over 50 years. By multiplying actions, Accor intends to take concrete action to preserve the planet’s resources and ecosystems. Coastal and marine destinations attract hundreds of millions of visitors each year, contributing significantly to local economies and livelihoods. Coastal and marine tourism alone generates approximately $1.5 trillion annually and supports 52 million jobs worldwide. These areas are...

MAUI, HAWAII—As Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa celebrates its 45th anniversary, the iconic oceanfront resort is entering a new era rooted in sustainability, cultural connection, and regenerative hospitality. Long known for its sweeping ocean views and rich cultural programming, the resort is now deepening its commitment to mālama ʻāina (care for the land) through a series of impactful new initiatives led by its dedicated Landscape Manager, Jason “JD” Dennis. From transitioning to natural pest management to expanding on-site food production, the resort is restoring balance to its ecosystem while offering guests meaningful opportunities to learn, explore, and connect. Over the past year, the resort’s...

SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH—Eco Material Technologies Inc., a leading producer, marketer and distributor of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and producer of Green Cement products in the United States, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s environmental and social impact across its operations. The report highlights significant progress in reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry through innovation, large-scale fly ash utilization, and the expanded use of domestic materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional cement. Cement manufacturing is responsible for nearly 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Eco Material’s sustainable SCMs—including fly ash and proprietary Green Cement products—now displace more...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group’s groundbreaking NetZERO collection is now featured in the cutting-edge Materials ConneXion library, a globally recognized resource for sustainable and innovative materials used by leading architects, designers, and manufacturers across industries. NetZERO represents a bold leap forward in commercial textiles, combining sophisticated design with enhanced performance and sustainable practices. The hydro-based manufacturing process eliminates the use of solvents and is proprietary to The Mitchell Group. Developed with sustainability at its core, the collection reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising the durability, aesthetics, and ease of maintenance The Mitchell Grouop is known for. “Being added...