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...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the addition of doors and operable windows with Thermal Evolution technology to its One55 Series of windows and doors. The One55 Series is the culmination of over a century of technological innovation: a complete product line that combines the striking visual appearance of the past with the innovative thermal technology of the present. Hope’s Thermal Evolution technology is a breakthrough solution for hot-rolled, solid steel windows to meet increasingly stringent energy efficiency standards. With Thermal Evolution...

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced that it has secured $1.9 million in seed funding from investors. The round, co-led by Denmark’s Ugly Duckling Ventures and Estonia’s Superangel.io, includes a $708,000 open tail-end and the $1.9 million for strategic investors to join on equal terms. “We have retained the possibility of adding another investor to this round and hope to find a partner that has experience with high-growth startups in the impact space, particularly those with a background in B2B SaaS models, travel and big data API, to help accelerate our mission even further,” explains Frederik Steensgaard, BeCause...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, won two 2023 ISSA Innovation Awards for its Natura Yarn Wet and Dry Mops—the Environmental & Sustainability award and the Distributor’s Choice award. “For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable products that help people maintain clean and healthy facilities, sustainably,” said Carlos Albir, Jr., Director of Operations, ABCO Cleaning Products. “Winning not one, but two ISSA Show Innovation Awards, was an incredible moment for our team during this year’s ISSA Show.” The mops are produced using sustainable manufacturing processes at ABCO’s plant in Choloma, Honduras and are...

BETHESDA, MD.—Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, the premier collection of independent hotels and resorts, announced a new partnership with Good Pharma, a tea and coffee brand, enhancing the guest experience with a focus on wellness. This collaboration debuts with Good Pharma products now available at Viceroy DC and Hotel Zena, two renowned Curator member properties in the Washington DC area. Good Pharma, a woman-led venture founded by the creator of Mighty Leaf Tea, merges traditional remedies with modern science, offering potent, plant-based solutions that enhance energy, focus, digestion, and sleep. This partnership allows guests at selected properties to enjoy these innovative products in various...

COLOGNE, GERMANY—HRS, the only procure-to-reclaim corporate lodging and meetings platform, unveiled new technology that supports both corporate lodging programs and their hotel suppliers as companies strive to achieve Net Zero operations. HRS’ Emissions Compensation Program (ECP) effectively facilitates an automated process for hotels to compensate for unavoidable emissions related to the stay of corporate travelers. Corporate hotel programs gain from an additional avenue to reduce emissions, while participating hotels stand to gain from more volume as corporations increasingly target properties with the most sustainable attributes. In Europe, requirements tied to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) begin in January. In the USA, the Security...

PHILADELPHIA—Tork, an Essity brand, exhibited at ISSA Show North America 2023, the leading resource for information, education, innovation, networking, and commercial opportunities within the worldwide cleaning industry, in Las Vegas. At ISSA Show North America 2023, Tork carbon neutral dispensers were nominated for the ISSA Innovation Awards, a program recognizing the latest advancements in the cleaning industry and were recognized as an honoree for the Environment & Sustainability Award. As of October 2023, a select range of existing Tork brand innovative dispensers in North America are carbon neutral certified. Carbon emissions have already been reduced by using purchased renewable electricity...