ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Arte to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Wallcoverings” category. Since its founding in 1981, Arte has combined passion for design and a drive for technological innovation in elegant wallcoverings that complement a range of interiors, from sumptuous classic to minimalist avant-garde. With hundreds of designs in thousands of colors, Arte’s award-winning wallcoverings reflect a rich range of elegance, style and taste for every type and style of project, backed by outstanding dedication to customer service and an extensive sampling program. Having achieved the international, officially recognized carbon neutral label, Arte’s mission...

DUBAI, U.A.E.—WebBeds has partnered with BeCause—a sustainability technology start-up transforming how companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data—to scale up the number of properties tagged as “eco-certified” on WebBeds booking platforms. BeCause will enable WebBeds to automatically match hotels in its database to those with Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GTSC) credentials (currently 49 recognized standards). Individual properties that meet GTSC criteria will receive an eco-friendly identifier on WebBeds’ booking platforms, which travel trade partners can use to book hotel stays for the end traveler aligned with their values on sustainability. Daryl Lee, WebBeds CEO said, “Partnering...

MILWAUKEE—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. Zurn Elkay ranked No. 78 overall and No. 1 in the state of Wisconsin of the 600 companies making the list. “Being recognized as one of the most responsible companies in America for the fourth consecutive year is a testament to the strength of our ESG (environmental, social and governance) efforts and validation of our guiding principle: simply Doing the Right Thing,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “Clean water is the most important natural resource in...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circularity category. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10 percent of the 2,500 largest companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI) based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. The North...

MAGNOLIA, ARK.—Southern Aluminum, a leading provider of sustainable furniture solutions for the hospitality sector, announced its ninth consecutive year as a MindClick Sustainability Leader. This prestigious recognition solidifies Southern Aluminum’s commitment to sustainability in the hospitality supply chain. MindClick, a pioneering platform for sustainable supply chain sourcing, has awarded Southern Aluminum with its top Sustainability Leader status for consistently aligning with the highest standards of eco-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. The MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) was created through the Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Consortium in collaboration with Marriott International, the US Green Building Council, design firms, purchasing agents, sustainability...

LAS VEGAS—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced that it donated 1,620 toilet paper rolls and 3,168 tissue boxes to the Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition. “When Sofidel reached out to us, we were beyond excited to create this partnership,” said Kairi Pangelinan, Health Educator, Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition. “We are so honored for Sofidel to give families necessities for a clean and happy life. Sofidel staff were incredible to work with and made everything an easy process. The Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition looks forward to...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp. was honored among Newsweek’s 2024 America’s Most Responsible Companies. In its announcement of its 2024 America’s Most Responsible Companies list, Newsweek notes that its selections are “based on a holistic view of corporate responsibility” and equally considers the three ESG areas in its rankings—environment, social and corporate governance—to formulate a final “CSR Score” that is used to rank companies. “From our inception nearly a century ago, Cintas was built on the foundation of a sustainable business model,” said Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas. “We take immense pride in our operational approach and are sincerely grateful for Newsweek’s acknowledgment...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Groupe GM, a world leader in sustainable hotel amenities announced the launch of their second hotel amenity line in collaboration with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the publishing house for the industry’s best perfume designers. After the successful launch of the EDPFM Eau De Magnolia hotel line, Groupe GM releases a new hotel line featuring another famous fragrance: Cologne Indelebile, created by the famous nose Dominique Ropion. Crafting Aromatic Excellence Frédéric Malle is an iconic French perfume expert, who comes from a lineage steeped in fragrance mastery. His grandfather Serge Heftler-Louiche founded Parfums Christian Dior, before passing on his art...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes bläanks to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Pillows & Throws” category. bläanks is a women-owned business that specializes in machine washable contract grade textured throws and pillows for the hospitality and A+D communities. Sustainably knitted in the USA with zero waste, bläanks’s signature recycled cotton blend is fade-resistant for indoor and outdoor spaces. Their durable pillows and throws pass NFPA 260 and Wyzenbeek 50,000 double rubs testing. In addition, bläanks has also earned the Leader ranking for Mindclick’s MSAP. Recent clients include Kimpton Hotels, Hyatt, and SH Resorts. “bläanks takes great pride in...

ATLANTA—PPDS, an exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, announces the highly anticipated launch of the new Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign Series QE-Line, delivering unrivaled 4K UHD video and picture performance while running on half the power compared to other models. Continuing an aggressive rollout of highly innovative, world-first hardware and software solutions into 2024, the slick and stylish Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign—configurable to meet the needs of any environment with no additional hardware necessary—marks yet another major technology milestone for PPDS (and the AV industry) for the development and delivery of highly sustainable and energy efficient...