KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC—Cascades Inc. has launched its fifth Sustainable Development Plan, which includes several concrete actions and reaffirms the company’s commitment to actively contributing to sustainable development by collaborating with its customers, suppliers, and business partners. Cascades is also taking this opportunity to announce the signing of several partnerships related to biodiversity and environmental preservation, a key commitment of its new plan. The company is renewing its agreements with Parc Marie-Victorin, the David Suzuki Foundation, and the Granby Zoo, entering into a new partnership with Wildlife Habitat Canada, and continuing its collaboration with Mission 1000 Tonnes. An Ambitious Plan to...

MALDIVES AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU, REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES—Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has announced a new fully funded, four-year Marine and Environmental Science apprenticeship developed in collaboration with the Maldives National University, expanding its long-running hospitality apprenticeship program into one of the country’s most urgent areas of need: ocean conservation, climate resilience and blue economy leadership. Launching with the incoming Class of 2027, the new pathway coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Program, which has now graduated 1,058 Maldivians since its first intake of five students in 2001. The program is the longest-running apprenticeship initiative of its...

MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton announced continued progress on its Travel with Purpose strategy and progress from the Hilton Global Foundation, with its 2025 report highlighting strong momentum toward its 2030 goals. The results showcase how purpose-led operations, thoughtful energy efficiency efforts and community impact initiatives are expanding opportunities for Hilton team members, delivering more sustainable stays for guests and supporting resilient communities across the 144 countries and territories where Hilton operates. What is Travel with Purpose? Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s global strategy to create positive impact and long-term value for its people, hotels and communities. Through Our People, Hilton is creating opportunities by investing in programs...

Search on “Solar Array” on the Green Lodging News website and you will find more than 200 articles. Many more solar-powered properties are listed in the Solar Powered section of Green Lodging News’ Renewable Energy All Stars. The latest addition to that section: the Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden in Redwood Valley, Calif. This past week, the Coyote Valley property, located on the Coyote Valley Reservation, announced it had completed a 2.23-megwatt (MW) solar carport system. It ranks among the largest solar installations in our industry. The newly installed system is expected to generate approximately 3,472 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually—around 45...

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS—In honor of World Ocean Month this month, Atlantis Paradise Island is highlighting new milestones from Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort’s nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting marine species and their habitats. Recent achievements include the ongoing curation of The Bahamas’ first Coral Gene Bank, the arrival of a critically endangered sea turtle following a 2,700-mile rescue, and new guest programming designed to deepen understanding of marine conservation in The Bahamas and beyond. Over the past 20 years, ABPF has supported scientific research, habitat restoration, and community outreach focused on coral reefs, mangroves and marine life. Together, Atlantis and...

REDWOOD VALLEY, CALIF.—Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel, located on the Coyote Valley Reservation in Redwood Valley, Calif., announces the completion of a 2.23-megawatt (MW) solar carport system designed to significantly cut energy costs and provide long-term protection against future price volatility. The newly installed system, which features 1,500 JA modules and 10 Chint Power inverters, is expected to generate approximately 3,472 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually—around 45 percent of the site’s energy use—delivering more than $450,000 in estimated first-year savings for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, the owner of the complex. The project includes a 1,411-kW solar carport installation...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring and sustainability leader, released its 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines the company’s progress across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. It highlights how responsible business practices, investments in people and culture, and continued climate progress can drive meaningful impact and create long-term value. The report highlights the company’s approach to ESG: Environmental: Advance “all in” strategy to be carbon negative by 2040, avoiding, reducing, and storing more carbon than ever before to reach bold climate goals. Social: Cultivate a values-driven culture to create a safe and healthy environment for all employees and support the communities where we...

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA—In May 2026, RIU Hotels & Resorts presented its global sustainability strategy “Proudly Committed” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to commercial partners and diplomatic authorities. The hotel chain highlighted an accumulated social investment of nearly 20 million dollars over the last six years, primarily focused on health, child protection, and resilience in the destinations where it operates. What impact does the global social investment of RIU Hotels have? The Executive Director of RIU Hotels, Naomi Riu, presented in Buenos Aires the magnitude of the company’s commitment. In the last six years, RIU’s social investment has experienced exponential growth with a focus on health...

NORWAY—Most hospitality runs on infrastructure you never think about until it fails—mains power, a water line, a road for the delivery van. We have none of it. The camp I manage sits seven kilometers from the nearest village, on an island in the Norwegian highlands with no road access. Guests park where the road ends and walk the last stretch on foot. Everything else crosses the water by boat. I started as a guide at Norrøna Canvas Telemark in 2016 and have managed the camp since 2017. Over the last decade, I’ve come to believe that the operational discipline behind...

MILWAUKEE—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. has been named one of the World’s Greenest Companies 2026 for the first time by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Among the 850 companies on the list, Zurn Elkay is one of only 61 in its industry and one of only seven Wisconsin-based companies. “At Zurn Elkay, we’re committed to delivering sustainable, innovative engineered water solutions that promote health and hydration, protect natural resources and keep people safe in a wide array of markets,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “For our 2,600 associates across the world, it’s gratifying to be recognized...