CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced 14 Hyatt-owned hotels in the U.S. have transitioned to 100 percent renewable electricity through Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match their electricity use. This step is integral to meeting Hyatt’s 2030 science-based target of adopting renewable electricity across all its U.S. hotels, as part of Hyatt’s World of Care caring for the planet priorities. Hyatt’s science-based target includes reducing Hyatt’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 27.5 percent by 2030 compared to 2019. Collectively, the 14 Hyatt-owned hotels using 100 percent renewable electricity through Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to...

LAS VEGAS—Caesars Entertainment, Inc., the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., released its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility report. The report highlights progress toward Caesars’ diversity, equity and inclusion goal of gender and racial parity in leadership roles by 2025, progress toward the company’s goal of reduction in Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 100 percent by 2050, investment in local communities, Team Member support and more. “In 2022 we focused on enhancing our existing goals as well as offering more robust support for our Team Members and communities,” said Heather Rapp, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Caesars Entertainment....

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting and accessories, announced the addition of a new sustainability leader. Amy Syverson-Shaffer, ASLA, RLA, SITES AP has been appointed to Landscape Forms’ new role of Manager of Sustainability. Syverson-Shaffer served previously as the Landscape Forms Business Development Representative for Philadelphia. “I grew up in Southwest Michigan, have always had a deep connection to nature, and developed a real bond with Landscape Forms when I was working in landscape architecture,” says Syverson-Shaffer. “So, this new position feels meant to be, like coming home.” “Our company is rooted...

NEW YORK—PurOptima, a global leading manufacturer of sustainable interior glass wall partitions and doors, announced that all its glass and aluminum wall partitions and doors will be made using Hydro CIRCAL. Hydro CIRCAL is a new brand of sustainable aluminum, made with a minimum of 75 percent recycled post-consumer scrap, which minimizes the carbon footprint of the products in which it’s used. Recycling aluminum requires just 5 percent of the energy needed to produce primary aluminum, drastically reducing the amount of energy required. This benefit is then passed onto PurOptima’s glass wall partitions and doors, greatly reducing their embodied carbon, reflecting...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Incorporated published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The 2022 report shares details of Carlisle’s century-long journey and provides a deeper look into Carlisle’s socially and fiscally responsible approach to create value for its stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities in which the company operates. Chris Koch, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The publication of our 2022 Sustainability Report reflects continued, meaningful progress on our ESG Journey. Carlisle’s sustainability mission—to produce products that make buildings more efficient, reduce our value stream emissions, and manage end of life materials to reduce waste in landfills, advances our commitment...

Over the years I have posted about the Fairmont Washington, D.C.’s Sustainability Fair. I just received word that the hotel will hold its eleventh annual Sustainability Fair on Friday, September 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. I always give this event some publicity because it is so unique—formally inviting vendors and the public into a hotel space to celebrate sustainability. Each time I have been contacted by Diana Bulger, Area Director of Public Relations for the hotel. Some of this year’s participants include: Balance Gym, Compostology, DC Beekeepers Alliance (live honeybees), DC Sustainable Energy Utility, Destination DC, Department of Energy...

GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA—Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is introducing a modern reflection of the coastal resort lifestyle with the addition of Virador Beach Club, a barefoot luxury escape; Wellness Shala to give a home to the resort’s expansive wellbeing offerings; transformation of Kids For All Seasons and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course renovation focusing on sustainability. The project is led by Peninsula Papagayo developers Mohari and Gencom; together with Four Seasons, they have envisioned a sense of quiet luxury. A global design team is creating a resort experience with a foundation of style that takes inspiration from the landscape with an underscore on...

AMSTERDAM—With the Decade of Action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) well underway, businesses all over the world are making significant contributions towards ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring people can live in peace and prosperity by 2030. But how close are we to reaching the Global Goals, and how can companies make sure that they do their best to support them? A new podcast has been launched—The SDG Insider—which not only aims to answer these key questions, but also help companies navigate the overlaps between the 17 SDGs. The series provides a clear link between corporate...

MIAMI—SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, the mission driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature; Baccarat Hotels; and Treehouse Hotels, announces the appointment of Pranav Jampani as Vice President of Sustainability. In this role, Jampani will lead the company’s sustainability efforts, leveraging more than 15 years of experience in corporate sustainability and responsibility to reinforce SH Hotels & Resorts’ position as a leader in sustainable hospitality. Jampani will take the lead in advancing sustainability efforts across SH Hotels & Resorts, with a primary focus on 1 Hotels, the first mission-driven luxury...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Viva Resorts by Wyndham announced it has achieved Wyndham Green program certification as part of its comprehensive plan to have its hotels operating at maximum efficiency while minimizing their environmental footprints. This achievement that reaffirms the company’s core values, is the latest development highlighting the hotel brand’s foundational and continued commitment to protecting the environment and the communities it operates in. “Sustainability and giving back to the community have always been part of Viva’s DNA,” said Viva Resorts by Wyndham Corporate Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Erika Sordo. “We strongly believe in protecting the environment and especially our oceans....