BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a new relationship with UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, to offer its customers access to inspection and testing services that meet the scope requirements of the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark. This new relationship demonstrates Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to providing its customers with the tools and resources needed to reach their health, wellness and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. UL Solutions’ Verified Healthy Building program helps business and building owners communicate their commitment to maintaining healthier indoor environments and report their efforts to...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Inc. has been recognized on USA Today’s first ever America’s Climate Leaders 2023 list. America’s Climate Leaders 2023 list was selected based on a multi-step process, which included year-over-year reduction in emissions intensity (compound annual reduction rate). Companies headquartered in the United States that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity—that is, their Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions relative to revenue were included in the list. Chris Koch, Chair, President, and CEO, said, “The America’s Climate Leaders 2023 title serves to reinforce Carlisle’s reputation as a company that leads by example. We continue our...

At last month’s HD Expo in Las Vegas, there were many companies that caught my attention. One was Vancouver, B.C.-based ChopValue. The company is diverting millions of wooden chopsticks from landfills by converting them into high-performance composite material. The material is manufactured using proprietary technology that compresses recycled bamboo chopsticks along with a water-based resin, making it harder than maple, stronger than oak, and as durable as teak. Tables, wall décor, coasters, cutting boards, and many other items can be made with the material. The chopsticks are picked up from local businesses and converted to useable products in micro...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Just days ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels at the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory peaked at 424 parts per million in May, continuing a steady climb further into territory not seen for millions of years. (In 1960, levels were below 320 parts per million.) Such high levels of CO2 impact our planet negatively in many ways. Recognizing this impact, stakeholders throughout the lodging industry are taking steps to reduce their own contributions to CO2 levels. One such company is Crossville, Inc., a leading provider of porcelain stone, glass, and natural stone...

FARMINGTON, CONN.—Otis Worldwide, the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, has joined a prestigious list of companies recognized as one of “America’s Climate Leaders” by USA Today. The honor went to companies across the United States that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions (Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions) intensity between 2019 and 2021, in relation to revenue. Otis has a goal to achieve a 50 percent reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. “This recognition validates the tireless commitment of our colleagues around the world who strive to make Otis a leader in sustainability year...

LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International announced that the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)—the leading organization for third party guidance and independent validation of climate targets—has approved its climate targets as science-based and in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Approved scope 1 and 2 emissions targets were validated as being in line with the 1.5 °C pathway, currently the organization’s most ambitious designation. “Climate change is real and action in line with climate science is critical to curbing emissions growth and preventing the worst effects of a warming planet,” said Michael Gulich, Vice President of Sustainability and ESG Reporting at MGM...

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA—Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of the Caribbean’s leading luxury all-inclusive resort brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, is bridging the gap between healthy oceans and its Caribbean communities through a series of ongoing environmental initiatives. In honor of World Oceans Day, for every booking made on June 8, a donation of $100 will be made on guests’ behalf to the Sandals Foundation, the not-for-profit organization established in 2009 to make positive change throughout the Caribbean. “In the Caribbean, a ‘home’ is not merely a house or a room. Home is in the sands, in the breeze, and...

NATIONAL REPORT—Data analytics has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to derive insights and value from data. This technique is now being applied to the environment to address some of the planet’s most pressing issues, as sustainability moves up in the agenda of many companies. In this article, we will explore the impact of data analytics on the environment and how it can be used to promote sustainability. What is Data Analytics? Data analytics refers to the process of examining and interpreting data to gain insights and make informed decisions. This can involve a variety of techniques,...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023. This inaugural award recognizes U.S.-based companies with the most significant year-over-year reductions in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions relative to revenue. “We are proud to be named one of America’s top climate leaders of 2023 in recognition of our ongoing commitment to reduce our climate impact and achieve our Net Zero goals,” said Pam Klyn, Whirlpool Corporation’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations and Sustainability. “This progress has been made possible through the prioritization of energy retrofits, the use of offsite and...

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced an industry-leading renewable energy offering for IHG hotels in select markets across the United States in collaboration with Ampion, a leading provider of community solar solutions. IHG is the first hotel company to provide hotels a community solar offering that includes Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), helping hotels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accessing renewable energy through solar panel projects built near a hotel’s community. The electricity generated by solar panel projects is fed into the local power grid, and hotels can subscribe to a portion of the projects and will receive both Green-e certified RECs and a...