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According to a report issued by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

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According to a report issued by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

BeCause Streamlines Carbon & Water Measurement for Hotels

BERLIN—BeCause, a technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage its sustainability data, has digitized the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s (the Alliance) HCMI and HWMI methodologies. The new feature, announced during ITB Berlin, will enable hotels to leverage the Alliance’s free industry measurement tools, the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI). The HCMI, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is used to calculate a hotel’s carbon footprint, while the HWMI helps hotels calculate water usage on their properties; both are now available within the BeCause centralized hub. HCMI, the only industry-recognized carbon calculation methodology for over a decade, applies...

Breaking Barriers: Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2024 Unleashes Innovation Worldwide

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—Amidst record-breaking participation from over 70 universities worldwide, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) by Hotelschool The Hague launches its 10th edition, signaling a new era of sustainable hospitality. Recognized as the biggest student challenge in the hospitality industry, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge champions sustainable impact through collaboration in a “Shark Tank”-style competition. Each year, students from diverse disciplines present investible products ready for market integration, with the platform striving to promote, create, and stimulate investments in sustainable solutions that push boundaries and positively impact the hospitality industry. NEOM returns to the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge this year as the event’s...

WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Surpasses 1,700 Properties

BERLIN, GERMANY—The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics), the global initiative helping hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings, has reached a significant milestone with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries worldwide. In her speech at ITB Berlin, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson celebrated the achievement and highlighted the commitment of the industry towards a more sustainable future. Basics is a key pillar to making hotels more sustainable and giving the public an at-glance verification. Hotels groups from major travel and tourism destinations such as France, China, Mexico, India, Germany, South Africa,...

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort Expands Eco Collection with 336 Renovated Rooms

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO—Sandos Hotels & Resorts announced the completion of 336 nature-inspired and family-focused rooms at its Sandos Caracol Eco Resort. The renovated rooms and suites have been integrated into the property’s signature Eco Collection, which offers three categories of jungle-inspired accommodation options. Nestled amidst the Riviera Maya’s lush coastal landscape, the innovative 941-key property invites guests to explore the region’s mesmerizing flora and fauna from the comfort of its latest ecology-conscious suites, specifically designed with families and the environment in mind. Additionally, as part of this phase of the renovation, two reimagined culinary concepts have been introduced at the...

MGM Resorts International Listed on CDP A-List

LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the organization’s annual A List. MGM Resorts is one of just 347 companies that received the prestigious “A,” out of more than 23,000 scored, placing it in the top 0.015 percent of reporting companies. Grades are awarded on comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risk and best practices associated with environmental leadership. “Our inclusion on the CDP A List is a testament to the strategic importance we place on sustainability,” said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People,...

RIU Unveils Proudly Committed Sustainability Strategy

MALLORCA, SPAIN—RIU has presented its new Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. This change comes after a deep internal reflection on the future of the hotel industry and its impact on the community, the environment, and employees. As a result of this process, RIU decided to transform the company and place sustainability at the center of all the organization’s decisions to ensure that the impact of the company’s activity on both the local community and the surrounding ecosystems is always as positive as possible. Proudly Committed represents a turning point for RIU. The company has always been very proud of its commitment to providing customers...

JLL on Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies List

CHICAGO—For the fifth consecutive year, JLL has been named to Barron’s 2024 list of the Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, which scores companies based on a variety of environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, measures. “We are honored to be consistently recognized by Barron’s for our efforts to embed ESG into our company,” says Erin Meezan, Chief Sustainability Officer for JLL. “Our inclusion on this list underscores how focused we are on shaping the future of real estate for a better world. From setting our own ambitious net-zero climate targets to providing industry-leading sustainability services to our clients, we’re working to accelerate the adoption...

HRS Launches Education Program: Green Stay Knowledge Hub

NEW YORK—HRS, the leading global corporate lodging and meeting technology platform, launched its latest advocacy effort to transform the industry with proven practices that enhance sustainability in corporate lodging. The new Green Stay Knowledge Hub offers an array of courses, downloadable guides, and videos—all focused on helping hoteliers improve their sustainable operations while also generating data and results that highlight their progress. Such metrics and attributes are vital in the evolving corporate procurement process, as companies increasingly prioritize sustainability when conveying preferred supplier status. According to the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA), individual hotels should reduce their carbon emissions by 5 percent annually...

Wrapup of AHLA’s Annual Responsible Stay Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) last week brought together hotel and sustainability leaders in Washington to highlight the hotel industry’s continued commitment and expanding set of programs regarding environmental sustainability at the second annual Responsible Stay Summit. AHLA member companies are increasingly incorporating environmental goals into their business models. AHLA’s Responsible Stay Summit is designed to help hoteliers continue this work through exclusive discussions on topics like Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies, federal energy policy, and financing the green transition. This year’s event highlighted two new developments that support these goals: AHLA and the Hotel Association of Canada announced a partnership to...

Capsolve Introduces Its ESG Research for All Industries of Coverage

BRADENTON, FLA.—Capsolve announces its Environmental, Social and Governance research. This report analyzes the innovation in the category of solutions for the benefit of all covered industries. This category consists of vendors of various sizes and is classified as Super based on the number of companies it contains. The research uncovers five major categories and 45 subcategories to describe the many products and services capable of supporting various ESG efforts. Aligned with these prospective solutions, numerous categories of capabilities that enlighten ESG programs were identified and listed for guidance. The organization of the data was influenced by multiple associations and companies...