NEW YORK—WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential, and industrial applications, has been selected for the coveted ESG Impact innovation program for 2023. ESG Impact is run by RealTechX, the programs arm of leading real asset technology investor, Taronga Ventures. The program supports technology and innovation solutions addressing critical environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) priorities in the real asset industry. The ESG Impact innovation program in 2023 supports 12 emerging global technology solutions to achieve sustained growth through deep partner collaboration, mentoring, and investment opportunities. “Water conservation, particularly the identification and control...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Newsweek has included Whirlpool Corp. on its list of America’s Greenest Companies for 2024. This recognition for Whirlpool highlights the company’s continued commitment to sustainability through innovative products and efficient operations. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Newsweek which is a testament to the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability. Our employees work every day to improve life at home for our consumers by delivering products that are water and energy efficient without compromising performance,” said Pam Klyn, Whirlpool Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations and Sustainability. “We take proactive steps to ensure we’re doing all...

NEW YORK—WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential, and industrial applications, has been selected for the coveted ESG Impact innovation program for 2023. ESG Impact is run by RealTechX, the programs arm of leading real asset technology investor, Taronga Ventures. The program supports technology and innovation solutions addressing critical environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) priorities in the real asset industry. The ESG Impact innovation program in 2023 supports 12 emerging global technology solutions to achieve sustained growth through deep partner collaboration, mentoring, and investment opportunities. “Water conservation, particularly the identification and control...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor System, a national leader in the production, installation, and service of energy-saving dishwashers, offers the U34 SpaceSaver Dishmachine. The U34 fits under a 34” table or countertop, making it ideal for behind-the-bar and café-like settings. Even with its space-saving design, the U34’s internal washing capacity accommodates full-size standard 20x20 dish racks. With a 90-second wash cycle, it can wash up to 37 racks an hour. The U34 dishmachine features Auto-Chlor’s proprietary water-saving technology, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective machine. Water efficiency doesn’t mean compromising on power. With a built-in water pressure regulator, the U34 ensures a powerful,...

PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, announced findings from the inaugural Ecolab Watermark Study. The global consumer research examined the state of water stewardship through water’s importance, usage, connection to climate and responsibility among key consumer populations around the world. By 2030, the planet is set to face a 56 percent water deficit, according to the World Resources Institute, and 1.6 billion people will lack safely managed drinking water, according to the United Nations. It’s amid this pressing water crisis that Ecolab developed the Ecolab Watermark Study to identify trends, help educate and generate action across industry stakeholders, specifically those...

FREEMONT, CALIF.—WaterGuru, the market leader in empowering residential swimming pool owners, property and resort management companies, country clubs and pool service firms with the ability to automate consistent resort-quality swimming water, announced the business impact results of its first lodging customer—Venture Resorts, of Gatlinburg, Tenn. By integrating AI into its overall water management program Venture Resorts, which is part of TowneBank’s 2,500-property portfolio, saved over $65,000 in operational costs self-managing 32 pools over the course of a single year. “The SENSE water monitoring system automates the daily testing for us more accurately, continually reports on water temperature, in addition to saving money and serves...

CAGLIARI, SARDINIA—Forte Village in Sardinia, Italy announced they have recently been awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification. The honor certifies that the resort complies with the highest social and environmental standards available, including the areas of restaurant, management of wellness, pool, and tennis areas. The notable achievement is a demonstration of the sustainability efforts and initiatives Forte Village has put in place over the last few years. Forte Village prioritizes environmental preservation and sustainable practices, focusing on a philosophy that revolves around living in harmony with nature, supporting the local economy and culture, and maximizing economic and social benefits. To ensure sustainable development, they...

Name: Emma Jacobs Title: Social Purpose and Sustainability Manager Company: Legacy Vacation Resorts Years in Current Position: Two years Primary Responsibility: “Leading our Social Purpose initiatives, getting our teams involved, volunteering, doing cleanups, fostering a healthy ecosystem. We have a heavy focus on electrifying and transitioning to renewable energy.” Organization’s most significant accomplishment in social purpose and sustainability: “We are ever-focused on the future with ambitious goals including getting to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030, reducing water usage per check-in (UPC) 25 percent and energy UPC 10 percent by 2025, and achieving 100 percent renewable energy company-wide by 2030. We are well...

VISTA, CALIF.—A new report from Transparency Market Research, a global market research company registered in Wilmington, Delaware, predicts that the waterless urinal market will expand by nearly six percent in the next eight years. The report estimates that the market is currently valued at $128 million. “It is expected to grow steadily…reaching a value of $205 million by the end of 2031,” the report says. The report cites the following factors as the main drivers of this growth: Global population growth has increased the demand for public restroom facilities. No-water urinals will be more widely adopted in these facilities due to...

MÉRIDA, MEXICO—WAYAM Mundo Imperial may only have 52 suites but its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint surpass green-focused properties much greater in size. The property in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico just earned LEED Gold certification—the first one in Mérida with LEED certification and an ideal partner for Yucatan´s LEED Platinum International Congress Center. Fernando Zepeda, General Manager of the 72-employee WAYAM Mundo Imperial, says the hotel’s owners embarked on the path toward LEED certification about five years ago, though their commitment to sustainable development goes back decades. The property opened in the summer of 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic....