INTERNATIONAL REPORT—A merger is being considered by the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and GREEN Hospitality (Pangaia Solutions Limited), to combine GREEN Hospitality’s reach and experience in Asia- Pacific, with the Alliance’s expertise and global network. Positive meetings have taken place between the Directors of both organizations and next steps will see the appropriate due diligence reviews. A merger would enable the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to establish a formal presence in Asia-Pacific with GREEN Hospitality having its headquarters in Hong Kong. Both organizations are committed to supporting and enabling sustainability in the hospitality industry. With an influential network of member hotels and partners,...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Building on its long heritage as a leading sustainable hotel group, Radisson Hotel Group had a successful 2022 in which the Group committed to Net Zero by 2050, published approved near term Science Based Targets and pioneered key milestones and innovative Responsible Business initiatives aligned with its three pillars of People, Community, and Planet, as outlined in its 21st Responsible Business Report. Last year was a strategically important year for Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability program. With approved science-based carbon emission reduction targets for 2030 by SBTi, Radisson Hotel Group is placed amongst the leading companies aligning their targets with...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, has provided five tips for becoming more sustainable and socially responsible this Earth Day. “While Earth Day is just 24 hours, implementing sustainability practices should be something business leaders and facility managers strive for every day of the year,” said Carlos Albir Jr., Director of Operations, ABCO Cleaning Products. Five sustainability practices business leaders should consider incorporating this Earth Day include: Prioritize green cleaning. A truly sustainable cleaning program can help reduce an organization’s overall carbon footprint. Organizations like GreenSeal, Ecologo and FSC have vigorous standards for sustainability, so look to...

AMSTERDAM—CEOs of 10 leading Dutch companies committed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 with the support of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). EVBox has committed to setting near-term Science Based Targets to align with SBTi’s Corporate Net Zero Standard. By doing so, the company aims to align with the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement and to what science shows is necessary to reduce the impacts of climate change. The 10 committing companies are determined to set emission reduction targets for the short- and long-term targets, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gas emissions throughout their...

BEIJING—The Fifth Meeting of the Council of China-France Entrepreneurs was held recently in Beijing. It was attended by the heads of state of China and France, representatives from both Chinese and French governments and entrepreneurs. The Meeting focused on discussions around various topics, including trade, investment, technology, and tourism. During the Meeting, Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels and Accor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a term ending in 2033. This MOU represents a strategic partnership between the two parties, with the primary ambition being to promote and drive sustainable transformations across the hospitality industry and reduce the sector’s...

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL.—LG Electronics has been singled out as the only supplier of commercial displays recognized for environmental sustainability excellence in the foremost third-party assessment of suppliers to the U.S. hospitality industry and, for the first time, other vertical markets. As the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) was expanded significantly to encompass many more brands of leading hotels and resorts, LG Electronics received the highest possible rating for the eighth consecutive year. For the first time, evaluations of the production and life cycle impacts of products also extended beyond hospitality, with MindClick naming LG a “Leader” in display products for other...

NATIONAL REPORT—If you’re looking for ways to turn your RV Park eco-friendly, look no further because we have all the sustainable practices you can implement here. As time passes, the environment is becoming a cause for concern, so it’s important to incorporate sustainable practices. This especially applies to RV parks as camping can generate a lot of waste detrimental to our ecosystem. Eco-friendly practices are beneficial in more ways than one and are easy to implement. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways you can incorporate sustainable practices for RV Parks. These methods will keep your RV Park green and help...

AMERSHAM, ENGLAND—The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has launched a campaign to help buyers tackle the challenges of delivering on their organization’s sustainability targets and to provide them with practical guidance for shaping a responsible travel program. The initiative is driven by recognition of ITM’s pivotal role in ensuring business travel continues to be understood as a force for good. It evolves sustainably to minimize negative impacts on the environment. It has also been spurred by the rapid acceleration in organizations setting commitments to net zero emissions, as well as new legislation and audit requirements that will be imposed on...

NEW YORK—Booking.com has released new research, with insights gathered from more than 33,000 travelers across 35 countries and territories, that highlights a dilemma where people feel potentially forced to choose between cutting costs and being more mindful about making more sustainable travel choices. At a time of general global uncertainty, traveling more sustainably continues to be front of mind for U.S. travelers, with two thirds (67 percent) believing people need to act now and make more sustainable choices to save the planet for future generations. The news continues to be a key influence driver for 44 percent, who say...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville recently announced two new manufactured collections that will be carbon neutral through measuring embodied carbon (EPD) and purchasing carbon offsets to account for what cannot be immediately reduced for the full lifecycle of these product lines. The Civilization Collection and the Native Metal Collection are the company’s first carbon-neutral products. “Just as important as style and performance, the Civilization and Native Metal collections are the visible efforts that Crossville is consciously taking to reduce our environmental impact,” said Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville’s VP of Marketing. “Throughout our manufacturing and delivery processes, Crossville is making changes that we believe will affect our global...