NEW YORK—Eighty-seven percent of U.S. companies say they’ve maintained or increased their investment in business sustainability efforts this year, according to the 2025 U.S. Business Sustainability Landscape Outlook: Executive Perspectives on Supply Chain Disruption, Resilience and Competitiveness, released by EcoVadis. The findings reveal a shifting approach: companies are still prioritizing business sustainability behind the scenes, but fewer are promoting it publicly. Executives see sustainability as a way to stay competitive and resilient, especially at a time when the scaling back of ESG regulatory oversight raises concerns about greater supply chain disruption. The report identifies five major trends shaping corporate sustainability strategy in 2025: ...

TAMPA, FLA.—With roots going all the way back to 1926, McKibbon Hospitality has a long history of developing and managing hotels. Along the way, the company has guided hotels representing all the major brands through their sustainability initiatives—saving energy, water and reducing waste while building a culture of community and giving. For almost three years, Rafael Ibarcena has led McKibbon Hospitality’s Corporate Social Responsibility program. Green Lodging News interviewed Ibarcena, the company’s Corporate Sustainability Manager, to learn about the unique leadership and services McKibbon Hospitality provides and how it interacts with each brand’s own sustainability initiatives. The following are the...

LOUIS—Copeland, a global provider of sustainable heating, cooling and refrigeration solutions, released its inaugural Global Impact Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, social progress and operational excellence. Following its transition to a standalone company in May 2023, this report offers a comprehensive overview of Copeland’s initiatives to improve its global impact while delivering innovative solutions to its customers. Copeland’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, operational excellence and global responsibility is driven by the three core pillars of its Mission: Purpose, Performance and People. Through innovative approaches and a culture rooted in accountability and community impact, the company is helping address...

BEIJING—As one of the world’s largest industries representing 10 percent of the global economy, travel and tourism has become an integral part of the modern lifestyle. However, unsustainable travel practices, including the consumption of illegal wildlife products, are putting immense pressure on ecosystems and accelerating biodiversity loss. Tourism also contributes significantly to climate change, responsible for an estimated 6.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. In ecologically sensitive areas, frequent human activities can lead to habitat destruction, environmental pollution and disturbance of wildlife. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s Living Planet Report 2024, there has been a 73 percent...

NATIONAL REPORT—In recent years, ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has gone from buzzword to boardroom priority. But how does ESG look in action for global hotel brands? As sustainability moves from peripheral strategy to operational imperative, Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham are leading the charge in distinct yet converging ways. This article dives into the ESG progress of these three international hotel chains between 2021 and 2023, highlighting trends, innovations, and opportunities hospitality executives should pay attention to. Whether you're managing a boutique property or overseeing a global brand portfolio, their strategies offer valuable insights into the future of sustainable hospitality. Environmental Progress: Emissions,...

NEW YORK—LebaTex, a renowned commercial textile company dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable fabrics, announces the launch of the Tidal Collection. This performance upholstery line combines stunning ocean-inspired designs with a powerful environmental mission, incorporating SEAQUAL YARN made from marine plastic waste. Created in partnership with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, the six-pattern Tidal Collection is woven using yarns derived from plastic debris recovered from beaches, oceans, rivers, and estuaries. Each fabric supports global efforts to clean the oceans and reinforces LebaTex’s commitment to sustainability without compromising on durability or design. “We developed the Tidal Collection to embody the spirit of sustainability without sacrificing performance,”...

LONDON—As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations. While overcrowding is often seen as a tourism problem, many of the real pressures come from deeper issues such as underinvestment in infrastructure, poor planning, and fragmented decision-making. These challenges affect both residents and visitors and need joined-up solutions. Travel & Tourism supports one in every 10 jobs and nearly 10 percent of global GDP and is set to support one in three new jobs over...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, released its 2024 Impact Report. The report outlines the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. It also highlights Interface’s progress toward its ambitious goals and initiatives while bringing its customers’ visions to life—reliably, and with real impact. Interface continues to set aggressive targets in line with the level of action needed for sound corporate citizenship and environmental responsibility—both critical to its long-term success. The report underscores the company’s efforts to operate in an ethical manner with a focus on sustainability that benefits all stakeholders—employees, customers, shareholders,...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th. The list, now in its second year and published in collaboration with market research company Statista, highlights the top 500 companies that embed sustainability into their core strategies. “We are honored to be named to TIME’s list of the 2025 World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive year,” said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “Our inclusion on this prestigious list underscores our dedication to driving sustainable growth for ourselves and our customers...

As reported on Green Lodging News, Caesars Entertainment just released its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, aka the PEOPLE PLANET PLAY report. Click here for the full report, written in accordance with GRI Standards. In this column I will touch on highlights from the PLANET portion of the report. Caesars Entertainment is maintaining its path to deliver carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 through a combination of incremental efficiencies, accelerating use of renewable energy and nature-based offset solutions. Against a baseline year of 2019, the company reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20 percent in 2024....