Sustainability steps

As a member of the Seibu Group, Sapporo Prince Hotel is aware of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations based on the Group Vision, the common philosophy of the Group, and is strengthening its sustainability actions (ESG) to achieve these goals.

Acquisition of Sakura Quality Green

Sapporo Prince Hotel is the first lodging facility in Hokkaido to be awarded “3 Goromoizakura” of Sakura Quality An ESG Practice (commonly known as Sakura Quality Green), which certifies facilities that practice internationally required SDGs initiatives.

■What is “Sakura Quality Green”?
Sakura Quality An ESG Practice is a quality certification system specialized from the perspective of the SDGs, consisting of criteria related to environmental and community considerations and sustainable corporate governance, and evaluated at five levels according to 172 items based on the 17 goals of the SDGs.

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Safety and Security Initiatives

・Ensuring food safety and preventing food accidents

To ensure that our customers can dine with peace of mind, we are doing our utmost to ensure food safety and prevent food accidents by thoroughly managing the quality and sanitation of our food ingredients and kitchens, and by providing training for our employees.

Environmental Conservation Initiatives

・Activities to achieve carbon neutrality

■Sales of accommodation plans with carbon offsets

It is estimated that each person emits 5 kg of CO2 (carbon dioxide) per day, and this plan allows you to offset the CO2 emissions for two days of your stay, making it possible to reduce CO2 emissions while staying at the hotel.
This is a CO2 reduction program that can be easily implemented during your hotel stay.
*You will not receive a certificate of offsetting, but we will purchase “J-Credits” for you on our responsibility.

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https://www.princehotels.com/sapporo/promotion/carbon/

・Water Quality Conservation Activities

■Promotion of eco-friendly activities

By implementing “eco-friendly activities” for guests staying at the hotel for two nights or more, we are reducing plastic waste, water pollution caused by detergents, and other environmental burdens.

■Utilize well water and treated reclaimed water

Well water and treated recycled water are used. (about 300 m3/day)

・Activities for Biological Conservation

■Elimination of some disposable amenities

In order to reduce the use of plastic, some disposable amenities (hairbrushes, combs, razors) have been eliminated.

※Only toothbrushes (made of biomass material) are available in guest rooms.

■Eliminate the use of disposable plastic straws

We have discontinued the use of plastic straws in our hotel restaurants and banquet halls.
Paper straws will be provided upon customer request.

■Charge for plastic shopping bags and donation of proceeds

Plastic shopping bags are now available for a fee and are sold at 3 yen per bag.
Proceeds are donated to local governments for use in local environmental protection and social contribution activities.

Social Initiatives

・blood drive

We ask our employees to actively donate blood by having a blood donation bus come to our office on a regular basis.

・Cleanup Activities

■Cleanup activities around the hotel by employees

As part of CS promotion activities, employees are engaged in cleaning activities around the hotel.

・Universal design support

■Barrier-free rooms

As a barrier-free facility, the “Heartful Room” has been established to provide safe and user-friendly facilities and environment for all customers.

Company Culture

・Compliance System

■Compliance Promotion Committee

Compliance Promotion Committee members are selected from among employees, and a Compliance Promotion Committee meeting is held every other month.
The committee reports on promotion activities and discusses compliance issues.

・Efficiency and cost reduction

■Promoting Paperless

We are promoting paperless operations to reduce expenses by reducing paper usage, protect the global environment, and improve operational efficiency.
We have introduced electronic contracting systems and electronic expense reimbursement systems that enable us to conduct business without the use of paper.

■Maintain and promote employee health

There used to be a smoking room for employees, but it was discontinued to promote non-smoking among employees.