STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is simplifying the sustainability journey for members by integrating the industry association’s Hotel Sustainability Basics (HSB) framework into its platform. The partnership will enable WTTC to scale its Hotel Sustainability Basics more effectively, broadening its reach and impact within the hospitality industry. By centralizing relevant data within the BeCause platform, the global association will have greater visibility into which hotels have completed the framework and which ones are lagging, empowering it to advocate for more sustainable hotel operations globally. Similarly, hotel management...

RALEIGH, N.C.—Recycled glass countertop manufacturer Gilasi, and CaraGreen, the trusted source for healthier building materials, announce the availability of the Gilasi Resort Collection—recycled glass countertops made in the U.S. This terrazzo style palette of new colors is inspired by the serene beauty of the beach with a nod to the environment in its composition of varying glass sizes from small granular pieces to larger, chunky geometric styles. These colors incorporate the mixed glass sizes with touches of real seashells, evoking the essence of coastal sands and sparkling seas, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to any commercial space looking to...

ATLANTA—In celebration of Earth Day, Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc., announced it has won two awards from leading sustainability media companies Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader and ESG Investing for the second consecutive year. Its carbon accounting and ESG reporting software, Atrius Sustainability, was recognized by both programs as one of the best solutions available today thanks to the brand’s commitment to ongoing innovation and market responsiveness. Demonstrations of this include the release of its free, entry-level version of the platform, Atrius Sustainability Starter; its ability to provide third-party assurance of carbon emissions data to both Starter and Enterprise customers; and its data-agnostic...

LOS ANGELES—GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to climate resilience, announced the results of a peer-reviewed study by Altostratus Inc. examining the effects of cool pavements in mitigating urban heat. The study, which was conducted in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles as part of the GAF Cool Community Project, revealed reductions of ambient air temperatures by as much as 3.5°F during extreme heat events and a 25 to 50 percent reduction in the local census-tract urban heat island effect during temperature peaks. The results reinforce the efficacy of cool...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the addition of Connected STAR to its Emergency Lighting with Self Testing Automated Reporting (STAR) solution. This enhancement aids in code compliance through its new method of deployment suited for large scale applications, ensuring proper emergency operation and illumination during power outages. With the introduction of Connected STAR, powered by the Connected STAR Gateway by IOTA, test data is securely logged within the unit, and compliance reports are automatically emailed directly to users’ devices. The market demand for robust emergency lighting solutions is driven by the need for life safety code compliance. Life Safety Code NFPA 101...

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is gearing up to offer a new digital tool that helps global hotel chains meet their reporting and compliance obligations under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Starting in the second half of 2024, hotels utilizing BeCause’s enterprise solution will gain access to a digitized version of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the first-ever mandatory and standardized sustainability framework for companies in Europe. With this solution, hotels can efficiently collect and create audit-ready reports on their sustainability data. Current BeCause users will...

CULVER CITY, CALIF.—As part of a broader initiative to reduce environmental impacts and keep ahead of evolving global chemical regulations, Active Apparel Group (AAG), manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market, is embracing water-based OEKO-TEX 100 Class 1 Standard Printing Inks in their manufacturing process. Common and inexpensive inks used in the global manufacture of apparel contain a wide range of toxic chemicals, including phthalates, petroleum-based co-solvents, PVC, and other volatile organic compounds. AAG’s initiative to use OEKO-TEX approved, water-based inks creates benefits for factory workers, people living local to these factories, consumers, and everyone downstream. The...

SEATTLE—Ahead of its official Earth Day launch, Atomo Coffee, innovators of the world’s first “beanless” espresso, announce its partnership with Bluestone Lane, the Australian-inspired coffee shop and café chain celebrated for its dedication to quality and sustainability. Starting in August, Bluestone Lane will begin offering Atomo’s “beanless” espresso at all 58 locations nationwide. Atomo crafted its espresso by replicating the exact molecular structure of conventional coffee sourced from upcycled, farm-grown superfoods such as date seeds, guava, and sunflower. The espresso delivers a healthier alternative that’s high in antioxidants, lower in acidity with a cleaner caffeine experience. The taste profile is exceptional with notes...

NEW YORK—Voltpost, the lamppost electric vehicle (EV) charging company, announced the commercial availability of an innovative, award-winning curbside EV charging solution. The company is developing and deploying EV charging projects in major U.S. metro areas, including New York, Chicago, Detroit and others, this spring. Voltpost decarbonizes mobility by democratizing charging access. The company retrofits lampposts into a modular and upgradable Level 2 EV charging platform powered by a mobile app. This first-of-a-kind platform provides people convenient and affordable charging while reducing the installation cost and time, maintenance, and footprint of chargers for communities. While Voltpost can serve any EV, the lamppost charging...

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS—Revolution, the company dedicated to creating and championing sustainable loop solutions that preserve the environment and empower everyone to contribute to a more sustainable future, announced the launch of Dailygood Bags, eco-friendly heavy duty trash bags made for everyday use. Dailygood trash bags are a more sustainable solution because they are made with as much as 97 percent post-consumer recycled plastic resin (PCR), resulting in lower environmental impacts compared to trash bags made without recycled content. The average American family creates 18 pounds of trash daily, and 100 billion bags made from virgin plastic are tossed out and...