Newmarket International Excels in Green Business Certification

Aug. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- (HOUSTON, TX)--The leading business service provider in the global hospitality industry, Newmarket International is recognized by the Green Business Bureau (GBB) for its outstanding commitment to conserving the environment and for adopting principles and practices that demonstrate the ability to operate in a green manner.

The GBB provides national, third-party green business certifications for businesses that strive to reach sustainability, save money and improve the environment. Newmarket International continues to build on the green platform that they’ve built through sustainability practices.

“When we joined the Green Business Bureau in 2010, we had been developing and implementing sustainability programs for three years,” says Matt Matt Courtland, Green Committee Chair for Newmarket International. “Many of the projects we created were aligned with GBB tasks and gave us credit toward Platinum certification. Being Platinum certified has allowed us to say with confidence that our sustainability programs are validated and effective green initiatives.”
Newmarket International chose the GBB’s green certification program because it is a nationally recognized program.  In addition, members of the GBB represent a wide array of industries.

“GBB is proud to recognize Newmarket International’s contributions to making the environment a healthier place for its customers, employees and community,” says Marcos J. Cordero, LEED AP and CEO of GBB. “The added benefits of green certifications are cost-savings, increased ROI and increased marketing opportunities that companies receive when implementing green practices.”

According to Courtland, Newmarket International saves approximately $60,000 annually from the green programs they have implemented, such as the elimination of plastic and Styrofoam kitchenware, using electronic shipping methods and decreased paper usage.

“Newmarket International has helped to reiterate that going green does provide cost-savings when implemented properly,” says Cordero.

About Newmarket International, Inc: Founded in 1985, Newmarket® International delivers proven business services to enable success in the global hospitality industry. Today, Newmarket International’s suite of business solutions can be found in hotels, casinos, restaurants, visitor bureaus, stadiums, meeting arenas and convention centers throughout the world. Our flagship product Delphi® remains the industry standard for empowering hospitality to increase revenue, lower costs, and improve customer satisfaction and guest loyalty.  Newmarket International is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with international offices in London, Shanghai and Singapore. For more information, visit us online at www.newmarketinc.com.

You can also visit www.gbb.org for more info on green business certifications.

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The GBB is a national third-party program that provides certification , fosters environmental awareness, and promotes practices that are environmentally responsible and commercially beneficial to businesses nationwide. www.gbb.org.