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...

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...

VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin’s latest hardened wood range, featuring the new and award-winning matte finish, has been released in a Select grading. Earlier this year, the company launched new products with updated and improved colors, formats, and technologies. The clean and harmonious Select grading in the hardened oak range is the latest launch in the U.S. A grading, which refers to the variation in the floor’s appearance, is down to personal taste and a customer’s aesthetic preferences. The Select grading is an option for those seeking a harmonious and soothing atmosphere. It features some color variations and fewer whole knots. For modern...

LAS VEGAS—ChopValue-Las Vegas, a leading manufacturer of sustainable products utilizing the circular economy model, announced it has collected and recycled more than 7.5 million chopsticks from the Las Vegas area during its first eight months of operation. ChopValue-Las Vegas launched the first U.S. microfactory of its kind last summer, with a goal of giving single-use chopsticks a second life; diverting what was once “wooded waste,” into sustainable products and custom solutions for the home and office. All the while, keeping tons of waste out of the Las Vegas landfills. “Alongside our 100 Asian restaurant partners in Las Vegas, we are doing...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—As rapid growth in demand for clean, chemical-free solutions for odor control and moisture management fuels expansion, FUZE Biotech is changing their name to FUZE Technologies and launching a new and more comprehensive website to better complement their ever-growing suite of products and services. With roots in biotech, FUZE Technologies is growing steadily into new markets, including outdoor, hospitality, fitness, and office/workspace. The new name will complement the brand’s growing list of clean solutions for anti-bacterial, cooling, and fast drying performance. “Biotech is where the brand started, and we quickly realized that our FUZE product can provide clean,...

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—Lithonia Lighting announced that it was awarded the LEDs Magazine 2023 BrightStar Award for Product Innovation for their D-Series LED Area Luminaires. The fully redesigned D-Series features a flawless aesthetic that blends seamlessly into any environment while providing an unmatched combination of features, options, and photometric performance to take area lighting design to the next level. The D-Series family of LED area luminaires offers fifteen optical distributions, including unparalleled Backlight Control optics. These breakthrough optics effectively reduce lumens behind the pole to just 0.5 percent of the total while providing outstanding forward and lateral projection. This provides added design flexibility when placing luminaires close to property...

DORAVILLE, GA.—SSB Hospitality, LLC, a division of Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), announced the launch of Serta iComfortECO Hospitality, a new quilted hybrid mattress that features all the comfort, support and cooling that Serta is known for while incorporating more sustainable materials. “For decades, hotels have come to trust Serta to deliver industry-leading comfort and together, we are committed to introducing new innovations that provide brand-defining sleep experiences to guests,” said Brian Coughlin, Vice President and General Manager of SSB Hospitality. “Serta iComfortECO builds on Serta’s performance legacy in the hospitality market by marrying the latest in support and comfort...

LONDON—American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights significant accomplishments and advancements made by Amex GBT in its sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), social impact, and governance initiatives. CEO Paul Abbott said, “2022 was a seminal year for Amex GBT. We became a public company, defined our purpose, and set out bold commitments to drive change in our industry and leave a legacy of positive societal impact.” “At the beginning of 2022 we pledged economic, social, and environmental commitments to power progress...

STRATHAM, N.H.—BioGreen360, a leading innovator in distributed food waste management solutions, announced it has entered into a national partnership with Sage Hospitality Group to develop a closed-loop program to divert 100 percent of their hotels’ food waste from landfill with the residual material being integrated into an array of all-natural compost and fertilizer products. The companies have agreed to roll out the BioGreen360 circular solution to food waste in a phased approach across Sage Hospitality Group’s portfolio of hotels. The first phase of the collaboration includes program installations at five properties in key urban and resort markets across the U.S. After...