The Refinishing Touch Blog

Earlier this month, Wyndham Worldwide was recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its corporate responsibility and its commitment to the environment with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. The hotel chain received the honor for its headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, which meets LEED standards in areas including energy use, lighting, and water use. The building also employs other sustainable policies such as using recycled materials, paints, carpets and furniture throughout the building.

This newly LEED-certified building is just one example of Wyndham’s commitment to sustainability. It has even organized a separate program, called Wyndham Green, that strives to achieve sustainable goals throughout the company in six specific areas: energy conservation, water conservation, recycle/reuse, education, community and innovation. Wyndham, which boasts 70,000 properties worldwide, has also received other accolades, (including one from Newsweek as one of the top 100 greenest companies in the country) and is a finalist in the Corporate Commitment category USGBC's fourth annual "Building a Greener New Jersey" award.

With all these achievements under its belt and its continued commitment to green initiatives, Wyndham is a great example of sustainability both within the hospitality industry and throughout the corporate landscape.

Labels: green hotels, LEED, Wyndham