18 Hotels Operated by the Company Achieve Sustainable Certification

Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd., and its subsidiaries (Mampyo Hotel Co., Ltd., Sunmarina Operations Co., Ltd.) are pleased to announce that 18 hotels operated by the company have received certification for "Sakura Quality An ESG Practice" (hereinafter referred to as "Sakura Quality Green"), Japan's first ESG certification developed by Sakura Quality Management Co., Ltd. We believe this is a result of the evaluation of our sustainability initiatives, which our operated hotels have been promoting together with their respective regions.

Sakura Quality Green is a certification system that comprehensively evaluates sustainability, regional contribution, environmental consideration, and the building of sound relationships with employees in the tourism industry. Initiatives that align with the global trend of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are required, and our operated hotels have implemented the following initiatives:

Implementation of "Coral Planting Experience" (Iraph SUI Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa Miyako)

Volunteer participation in repair work on the Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage site (Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel)

Implementation of workplace experience for children using local specialty products (Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba)

Upcycling and utilization of locally sourced stones and felled trees in buildings (Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosei)

In addition, we are promoting the reduction of plastic amenities, the introduction of renewable energy, and the use of water servers for in-room drinking water across all operated hotels.

Moving forward, we will continue to act as a leader in building a sustainable tourism future together with local communities, providing better travel experiences for our customers while minimizing environmental impact, and working towards the realization of sustainable tourism.

Background of Initiatives

Through our business activities, we aim to coexist not only with the environment but also with the economy and society. As part of this, we strive to be a company trusted by our customers, local communities, and employees for sustainable growth, practicing the reduction of environmental impact, consideration for animal welfare, and active utilization of local resources.

As a hotel operator based on beautiful natural environments and local resources, we believe that we are increasingly required to operate our business with consideration for reducing environmental impact. The acquisition of Sakura Quality Green certification for our 18 operated hotels is a result of the evaluation of the efforts made by each hotel for a sustainable future. We will continue to provide hotels that our customers can use with peace of mind through environmental protection, social contribution, and transparent management.

Hotels Certified for Sakura Quality Green and Their Tiers

We have obtained certification at the following 18 hotels operated by our company and its subsidiaries:

4 Gokurouzakura

・The Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

・The Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

・Iraph SUI Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa Miyako

・Tokyo Marriott Hotel

・Karuizawa Marriott Hotel

・Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji

・Biwako Marriott Hotel

・Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel

・The Westin Sendai

・Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station

・Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba

・Hotel Laforet Nasu

・Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosei

・Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa

・Mampyo Hotel

・Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort

3 Gokurouzakura

・Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka

・Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station

Main Initiatives at Each Hotel (Excerpts)

【Iraph SUI Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa Miyako】

"Coral Planting Experience" Activity

Image of Coral Planting Experience

As a measure against coral bleaching caused by global warming, we held the "Coral Planting Experience" activity for overnight guests.

【Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel】

Volunteer participation in repair work on the Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage site

Image of Road Repair

In support of Wakayama Prefecture's "100,000 People's Pilgrimage Route Environmental Conservation Activity," approximately 30 hotel staff members participated in "Michibushin" (road repair) to conserve the Kumano Kodo, one of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountain Range," a World Heritage site.

【Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosei】

Upcycling and utilization of locally sourced stones and felled trees in buildings

Image of Hotel Interior

For the construction of the new building "Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosei Ayakan" opened in January 2024, we have incorporated felled trees and stones from the Hakone volcano into the interior as a reproduction of the land's memory, while preserving the vegetation that has marked the passage of time with the region.

【Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba】

Workplace experience for children using Hakuba Village specialty "Hozuki" (ground cherry)

Image of Cooking Experience

We provided elementary school students with a "fruit hozuki" harvesting experience from local farmers and a cooking experience with hotel chefs using the harvested fruit. This provided an opportunity to experience the connection between food and agriculture, and offered a workplace experience that looks towards the future.

* For examples of initiatives at other hotels, please visit the special website (https://mt-hr.com/sdgs/sakura.html).

About Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts' Sustainability Activities

You can find information about our company's initiatives for the realization of a sustainable society at:

https://www.mt-hr.com/sdgs

About "Sakura Quality An ESG Practice" (Sakura Quality Green)

"Sakura Quality An ESG Practice" (commonly known as Sakura Quality Green) is an ESG certification developed in Japan by Sakura Quality Management Co., Ltd. The certification standards were approved by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a U.S.-based international sustainable tourism standards body, in March 2022. The certification consists of 172 items based on GSTC's 42 criteria and is evaluated on a 5-level scale through responses to checklists and on-site inspections by surveyors. Official website: https://www.sakurastay.com/

About Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. https://www.mt-hr.com/

Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Miwako Date) is the core company responsible for the hotel business of the Mori Trust Group. We operate 21 accommodation facilities and 12 restaurants and cafes throughout Japan, ranging from world-renowned international luxury hotels to our own brand, "Laforet Hotels & Resorts."

Through partnerships with global brands such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, and InterContinental Hotels Group, we combine world-class service cultivated through these partnerships with Japanese hospitality to continuously improve the quality of the tourism industry and create new experiential value.

About Mampyo Hotel Co., Ltd.

This is the operating company of the classic hotel "Mampyo Hotel," which has a history of over a century alongside the resort town of Karuizawa. In 2024, the year it celebrated its 130th anniversary since its founding in 1894 (Meiji 27), it took a new step forward after large-scale renovation and reconstruction work. With the concept of "Mampyo Hospitality Connecting 130 Years of Time ~ Weaving Culture, History, and Nature ~," we aim to preserve the tradition as a valuable historical building in Japanese hotel history and deliver stays with the dignity of a classic hotel for a long time into the future.

About Sunmarina Operations Co., Ltd.

This is the operating company of "Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort," a resort with all rooms featuring balconies, facing a beautiful white sand beach certified with the highest rank "AA" by the Ministry of the Environment. As a hotel offering various marine activities with an attached marina, rare on the main island of Okinawa, we provide stays that can be enjoyed all day long by both adults and children.