HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.—Microban International, a global leader in antimicrobial technology, odor control and surface disinfection solutions, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Green Sustainability Contribution Award at the 2nd International Green Zero-Carbon Festival and 2023 ESG Leadership Summit. The event, titled Towards a Carbon Neutral Road, celebrated Microban’s visionary approach to sustainability and high value antimicrobial and odor control technologies. The event in Beijing, China, served as a global platform to bring together key stakeholders to promote and discuss sustainable development initiatives. The festival showcases companies committed to achieving a net zero economy, aligning with China’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by...

SOMERSET, N.J.—Manchester Mills, a Guest Worldwide company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sysco Corp., announced the launch of the DUO Mock Duvet Cover Top of Bed System for the hospitality industry, expanding the company’s collection of innovative textile solutions. The DUO Mock Duvet Cover is uniquely constructed for a better fit at the bottom of the bed for a contemporary and clean aesthetic, pairing seamlessly with the patented Advantiva blanket to form the Top of Bed (TOB) System. Elizabeth McNulty, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Manchester Mills, commented, “Our textile engineers designed this bedding solution with sustainability in mind,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability remains at the forefront of business leaders’ minds. As conversations around climate change intensify, companies look at what changes they can implement to help them become greener businesses. Aside from helping to reduce their carbon footprint, there are also other benefits that companies can reap from embracing green practices—each one being desirable qualities. However, the importance of sustainable practices cannot be overstated. As the detrimental effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, individuals and organizations alike are being called upon to act. The responsibility lies not only with governments and policymakers but also with businesses. Embracing green practices is...

MALDIVES—Ocean conservation is a core pillar for OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels and the newly appointed resident marine biologist at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, Danielle Stanley, has ambitious plans for guest interaction and participation. As part of OUTRIGGER Zone—the premier beach resort brand’s global conservation initiative on marine and environmental protection—guests can join in and learn about conservation activities at the resort. Stanley, a dual British-South African national, who grew up in Tanzania, took over her new post with OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort in March. Activities at the resort include coral planting, whale shark and manta excursions, showing marine-themed documentaries, holding arts...

STOCKHOLM—Encompassing an impressive area of over 60 acres, Stockholm Wood City will offer 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes in Sickla, located in the southern parts of the capital city of Stockholm. The project will create a dynamic urban setting with a mix of workplaces, housing, restaurants, and shops. Given that buildings contribute up to 40 percent of global CO2 emissions, the real estate industry plays a vital role in driving the shift towards sustainability, and this visionary project showcases the potential of renewable building materials. Working with wood can reduce the climate impact of buildings by up to 50...

ACCP and YourCause from Blackbaud surveyed the corporate social impact field to better understand the trends impacting corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) professionals. Many hotel companies have at least one CSR/ESG professional and in some cases an entire team. The survey was conducted in April of 2023 and garnered responses from 149 companies representing more than $1B in community investment. The survey results show a profession experiencing continued instability and change, which may hinder its ability to successfully maintain momentum toward the goals of positively impacting society and meeting key stakeholder expectations. Most survey respondents (86...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International, Inc. has published its 2023 Serve 360 Report highlighting data as of year-end 2022, and shared the company’s continued progress on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s efforts towards its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals. The full report can be accessed on the company’s Serve 360 website. “Since its founding in 1927, Marriott has placed a priority on serving its communities and creating a positive impact wherever we do business,” said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott International. “With our size...

COLOGNE, GERMANY—HRS, the leading global corporate lodging and payment technology platform, announced its latest partnership to support corporate lodging programs in their quest to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions. HRS is partnering with SQUAKE, the innovative solution that powers accurate carbon calculations and provides access to multiple high-quality compensation projects, for all travel and logistics-related emissions. HRS’ award-winning Green Stay Initiative is already playing an instrumental role in demonstrating how technology can help alter the hotel booking behavior of business travelers as corporations strive to use more sustainable hotel properties. More than 600 hotel brands worldwide participate in the GSI program; millions of...

NATIONAL REPORT—CiCLO™, a sustainable textile technology from Intrinsic Advanced Materials, LLC, could help the lodging industry reduce its plastic waste footprint substantially. CiCLO is a nature-based solution to reducing plastic microfiber pollution. “Adding CiCLO technology to polyester and nylon is scientifically proven to accelerate nature’s bioremediation process,” according to Intrinsic Advanced Materials. “CiCLO technology can be added to polyester and nylon, which are the main components of various fabrics used within the hospitality industry,” explains Andrea Ferris, CEO of Intrinsic Advanced Materials and Co-Inventor of CiCLO technology. “Polyester and nylon are highly durable plastics used in everything from bedding to towels...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Moving from fossil fuel to renewable energy has become one of the trends right across the globe with the rise in the costs of using fossil fuel and the increased risk of these resources becoming unsustainable for future use. Every country has now started making the shift towards much more sustainable practices and trying to cut out the use of fossil fuels not only to save the little that is left but also to start saving the environment. The decision to make this shift globally is also referred to as green energy and going green with Utility Bidder can help...