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RUEIL-MALMAISON, FRANCE—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recognized as a leading sustainability practitioner by independent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings, announced strong annual sustainability impact results alongside its 2022 financial performance. “Despite increased geopolitical and economic uncertainty, in 2022, we remained focused on accelerating the transition to a cleaner and fairer world,” says Gwenaëlle Avice-Huet, Schneider Electric’s Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer. “The close integration of corporate strategy, quality and sustainability is a factor of success to provide digitization, electrification, efficiency and sustainability solutions that tackle today’s energy, climate and cost of...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the urgency for companies and individuals to act to protect the wellbeing of the planet, their communities, their employees, and in the case of hotels, their guests. As such, environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives have accelerated. The hotel industry’s commitment to ESG initiatives, while somewhat nascent, is increasing. Rising energy costs, which have increased electricity costs by 10 percent since May 2021, are likely to accelerate the industry’s focus on sustainability, particularly given the shift in traveler preferences toward more sustainable tourism and green accommodations and the growing demand for disclosure around climate risk....

HALLANDALE, FLA.—Reducing the impact on the environment is a strong challenge hospitality players must face. As a leading international amenities provider, Groupe GM continuously strives to become the most environmentally aware it can be. In 2018 the Group developed a complete eco-responsible program, Care About Earth, to help hoteliers answer these challenges while welcoming their guests. Bathrooms should be a clean and safe space for guests as should be the soap dispensers provided for guest use. When opening dispensers and filling them, germs, bacteria and even viruses can enter and settle on top of the product. The bacteria can also...

BETHESDA, MD.—In just three months since launching the MDO (myDigitalOffice) Sustainability Calculator and Certification, 15 hotel management companies comprising more than 1,500 hotels have qualified, and their collective efforts are saving 743 trees and 134 cubic feet of landfill waste annually. The MDO Sustainability Certification was launched in November 2022 as a way to shine the spotlight on hotel owners and operators dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint, and its rapid adoption demonstrates the industry’s accelerated action around ESG efforts. Companies such as Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Commonwealth Hotels, Remington Hotels, McNeill Hotel Company, and Apple REIT have received certification....

CAMBRIDGE, ONT.—Langdon Hall Country House, Hotel & Spa and The Keep Refillery announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to launch the premiere hotel refillery in Ontario. Langdon Hall, a Relais & Chateaux property known for being one of Canada’s most pre-eminent luxury hotels, is tapping into the expertise of The Keep Refillery, a one-stop plastic-free refillery, to overhaul its in-room amenities and move towards an even more sustainable and low-waste system. By transitioning to a sustainable and circular refilling program for all in-room amenities, Langdon Hall and The Keep will save over 2,000 plastic bottles from finding their way into landfills and...

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Vivreau Water, a market leader in filtered water systems and a scientific expert in taste and filtration, unveiled the Top Pro and Extra I-Tap water dispensers. Designed for today’s hygiene-aware culture, the dispensers include advanced filtration capabilities and enhanced hygiene features. The Top Pro and Extra I-Tap dispensers feature Vivreau’s exclusive ThermalGate technology, which automatically heats the outlet tap at regular intervals to protect against retrograde contamination from external sources. Both systems come with optional HygienePlus technology designed for hygiene-sensitive environments, offering three layers of protection against microbial cysts and bacteria, including legionella. “Encouraging healthy hydration in the workplace can...

WINDSOR, ENGLAND—IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its new global headquarters in Windsor, U.K. Having started life as an FTSE-listed company in Windsor in 2003, IHG returns to the historic town for its next chapter after being based for the past 15 years in Denham, Buckinghamshire. The building represents not only the company’s global headquarters, but also the head of its Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa region, helping serve an international business that has more than 6,000 hotels across more than 100 countries around the world. The Windsor One office on Arthur Road...

STATELINE, NEV.—There is no way around it; Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a boutique property nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe, is one of a kind when it comes to providing an eco-luxury experience for its guests. Sustainability is top of mind during every decision regarding design, construction, operations, and the guest and community experience. The resort’s commitment is best explained on its website: “Every decision we make and action we take must align with our calling to be stewards of the land, guardians of the Lake, and sincere, difference-making corporate citizens of the communities in which we operate.” Edgewood Tahoe...

ATLANTA—For the first time in roughly five years, GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific, the company known for heritage consumable brands like Dixie and Brawny, is launching a B2B product marketing campaign aimed at foodservice operators. Entitled “Beverage Better,” the campaign aims to build awareness of and drive demand for the GP PRO Automated Sealing Machine, an advanced equipment solution that uniquely empowers operational efficiencies while elevating operators’ beverage business by providing a secure, tamper-evident, spill-resistant sealed film on beverage cups. According to Christian Soult, Category Director of Food Packaging and the Automated Sealing Machine at GP PRO, the “Beverage Better”...