New York Laundry, Aruba, partners with EarthCheck
24th January, 2012 - In May 2012 the island
of Aruba will have a new, state of the art, industrial laundry.
Called the New York Laundry it will be one of the most
technologically advanced laundries in the Caribbean. Traditionally
laundries consume large quantities of water, energy and chemicals.
By working with EarthCheck, New York Laundry has committed to
reducing its environmental footprint and to demonstrating best
practices in sustainable operations
The design of the New York Laundry has been thorough, not only
has there been an attention to operational efficiency, but also a
focus for the protection of the wider environment. This state of
the art laundry will service hotels, restaurants and other
commercial clients in Aruba.
"Using less water, energy and chemicals is not only good for the
environment but also makes sound commercial sense" says Zairo Ruiz,
Manager of New York Laundry. "By combining good environmental and
commercial practices we aim to provide the best possible service to
our customers while protecting the environment and ensuring the
wellbeing of our employees and community. By working with
EarthCheck, we were able to understand our environmental footprint
and take actions to incorporate good sustainable practices across
our operations."
Over the past year, EarthCheck has helped more than 1,300
organizations in over 70 countries to reduce their consumption of
natural resources. With thirteen participating companies in Aruba,
EarthCheck is by far the largest certification program in Aruba.
The EarthCheck certification program is independently audited and
helps clients meet international environmental requirements
associated with preferred supplier agreements.
"New York Laundry has recognized that by working with EarthCheck
they will achieve long-lasting financial and strategic benefits,"
says EarthCheck CEO, Stewart Moore. "The EarthCheck Standard will
help them address risk, meet future reporting compliance
requirements and continue to monitor and reduce the company's
carbon footprint."
"Sustainable Solutions Consulting NV is assisting New York
Laundry in the preparations for EarthCheck certification. After
Renaissance Aruba Resort, New York Laundry will be the second
member of MetaCorp group of companies that we will have the
pleasure of working with" says Rene Leonora, Director of
Sustainable Solutions Consulting and EarthCheck regional
partner.
"Environmental sustainability is part of our corporate
commitment towards doing business onArubaand elsewhere," saysMarco
van Daal, Managing Director of New York Laundry. "We are excited to
become not only the first EarthCheck certified laundry on Aruba or
even in the Caribbean but in the entire world. Our shareholders and
customers expect this type of forward-thinking from us."
New York Laundry (NYL) is part of the MetaCorp
Group of companies. MetaCorp is one of the most successful holding
company on the island with subsidiaries operating in a wide range
of industries in both Aruba and the neighboring island of Curacao.
Always in pursuit excellence on all fields, MetaCorp has always
maintained the necessary respect for the environment in all its
business decisions and partnering with EarthCheck is only the
latest commitment to a sustainability management policy.
EarthCheck is one of the world's largest certifiers of
sustainable travel and tourism operators; with more than 1300
clients in over 70 countries. Its integrated environmental
management system complies with the Intergovernmental Panel for
Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas
Inventories, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
(WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and the International Organisation
for Standardization (ISO) 14064 range of standards for greenhouse
gas accounting. It is also aligned with the GRI, NABERS,
Agenda21, ISO 14001 and GSTC criteria and is T-QUAL
Accredited. For more information go to: www.earthcheck.org
