MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced it has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage and USA Today. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations that have built great cultures, and winners are chosen solely based on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey issued by Energage. “We are focused on making Zurn Elkay Water Solutions a company where people want to grow their careers and thrive,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO. “We’re both pleased and humbled to see our associates acknowledge those efforts and recognize us as a Top Workplace where we invest in them and their futures.” Zurn...

PAUL, MINN.—Water is the world’s most essential resource, and it’s only grown more critical in the age of AI. During this transformative digital revolution, Ecolab, a global sustainability leader that maximizes growth and performance through water solutions and infection prevention services, has continued to meet its goals and work with customers to deliver profitability while advancing optimized water use. By 2030, it is estimated that AI-related growth will demand additional power equivalent to the annual needs of India and as much water to meet the annual drinking water needs of the United States. As the world navigates the growth of AI...

KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics, a market leader in premium hotel amenities, unveils the SHAPE dispenser system for The White Company’s exclusive hotel collections. Combining refined aesthetics with exceptional practicality, SHAPE dispensers embody The White Company’s iconic style while setting new standards in hygiene and sustainability. This partnership showcases ADA Cosmetics’ dedication to enhancing premium experiences for discerning hotel guests. The SHAPE dispenser system is now integral to The White Company’s celebrated hotel collections: Lime & Bay, Flowers, and Noir. Reflecting the brand’s philosophy of creating everyday luxury, these collections capture the essence of elegant living. The sleek black and white design...

BETHESDA, MD.—Calvert Impact announced the closing of the third issuance of its Cut Carbon Note, with large investments from an insurance company, two pension funds, and an advisory firm. This brings the Notes—an investment-grade fixed-income product that finances sustainability upgrades for commercial and multifamily buildings—to more than $100 million. “We’re thrilled to see this product resonating so strongly with institutions,” said Justin Conway, Chief Product and Partnerships Officer of Calvert Impact, noting the offering was fully subscribed immediately. “Within the past five months, we’ve doubled the Cut Carbon portfolio to $100 million and the impact continues to grow.” Sixty percent of...

SHELTON, CONN.—Budderfly, a preferred sustainability partner for commercial businesses, announced it has been named number 25 on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, while ranking second in the energy category. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses shaping industry and culture through their innovations, setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions. “Fast Company’s recognition of Budderfly as one of the world’s most innovative companies underscores the importance of what we’ve built—an entirely new approach...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces a new series of online training courses through A. O. Smith University. The weekly virtual courses will educate customers on sizing, service and installation techniques for A. O. Smith’s leading water heating technologies. The courses will take place every Wednesday in a live, online format and will feature an interactive Q&A to allow for attendee engagement. Through the new courses, sales representatives, distributors and contractors will gain the skills and knowledge needed to improve sales service quality, simplify installation and maintain top-tier performance. “As the industry...

BERLIN—BeCause, a global leader in sustainability data management for the hospitality and tourism sectors, is partnering with Green Destinations (GD) to transform how destinations, including national tourism organizations (NTOs), measure, track, and showcase their sustainability efforts. The partnership, announced at ITB Berlin, implements a universal reporting framework for members of the Green Destination-backed Good Travel Alliance, a global initiative promoting responsible tourism. This framework will allow stakeholders to track the key sustainability performance indicators of hotels and tourism companies in their markets—including carbon emissions, water usage, waste management, energy consumption and certification status. Travel businesses add their data to the framework,...

WOOSTER, OHIO—Wooster Products, an industry leader in anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway products, has added Sean Brown as a new Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Brown will work with sales channel partners to promote the entire line of Wooster Products safety stair nosings and treads, anti-slip tapes, and coatings to architects, specifiers, contractors, OEMS, and end-users within the Central and West regions, as well as Canadian territories. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Akron and has extensive experience with Wooster Brush Company and most recently for WQKT Sports Country Radio...

CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, an innovator and industry leader in opening glass wall technology, announced the launch of the Minimal Sill, an advanced new sill option that offers a seamless, barefoot-friendly design for NanaWall cero minimal-framed sliding glass walls. The new addition brings with it innovative features, including: Top-Tier Testing: The Minimal Sill independent testing for wind, water, structural, and operational force showcases excellent results. Water Resistance: Engineered to keep interiors protected, even during heavy rain, with a water resistance rating of 5.34 psf. Shallow Design: Its convenient shallow design offers a barefoot-friendly and ADA-compliant transition that also allows for easier...

LOS ANGELES—Hotel Emporium, the leading direct manufacturer of premium, sustainable hotel amenities, announces its partnership with Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, the go-to hair care brand of the entertainment industry. This collaboration brings Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty’s red-carpet expertise and eco-conscious formulations to hotel guests around the globe, delivering Hollywood-worthy hair and body care in an exclusive amenity collection. “By developing this collection with Hotel Emporium, we can better connect with travelers desiring healthier hair and body care options but may not have access to our line,” said Giovanni Guidotti, CEO of Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. “Our brand has been the backstage secret at the Oscars,...