As a hotel that will be the venue for the G7 Sapporo "Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting", we will work on ECO activities.
At Sapporo Prince Hotel, as part of our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, we will launch the "Carbon Offset SAPPORO Stay Plan" on April 1, 2023 ( It will be on sale from Saturday, December 31st to Sunday, December 31st.
This stay plan is a plan that includes carbon offset costs (credits) in advance. It is said that the average amount of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted by one person per day is 5 kg (*1), and with this plan, it is possible to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions for the two days of your stay. becomes.
This carbon offset utilizes a reconstruction support scheme provided by “Dosan CO2 (ko) Port” (*3), which aggregates J-credits (*2) created in Hokkaido. We will contribute to the Hokkaido economy, global warming countermeasures and society (support for reconstruction of disaster areas).
In addition, by attaching a carbon offset sticker (*4) to the “Tower Cookies” sold as an original hotel gift, which comes in a cylindrical box that resembles a tower, 1kg per product can be obtained. can contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Based on the Seibu Group's management philosophy, "Group Vision," the hotel will continue to actively promote initiatives to realize a connected society as "Sustainability Actions."
In addition, we will work on ECO activities together with our customers to achieve carbon neutrality, which equalizes the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and absorption.
[Period] Saturday, April 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 31, 2023
[Fee] From ¥3,638 per person (when using one standard twin room for two people)
[Details] 10kg carbon offset per person per night *Although offset certificates cannot be received, the hotel will take responsibility for purchasing "J-credits".
<About carbon offset>
Carbon offsetting refers to reducing all or part of the greenhouse gases that we emit in our daily and economic activities that cannot be reduced even if we make efforts to reduce them. The idea is to make an investment and offset it.
<About J-Credit>
J-credit purchaser: Hokkaido Environment Foundation
J-credits have been certified by the government (J-credit system) for the amount of carbon dioxide reduction using woody biomass generated by forest maintenance activities in municipalities in Hokkaido. In addition to joint forest maintenance and global warming countermeasures, the funds are used for environmental conservation activities, regional and social contributions, etc.
*1) Calculated from the 2020 carbon dioxide emissions per capita sourced from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Office. *2) The J-credit system is a system that certifies the emission reduction and absorption of greenhouse gases such as CO2 through the introduction of energy-saving equipment and forest management as "credits". It is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries.
*3) Dosan CO2 (ko) Port is a system to aggregate J-Credits, etc. created in Hokkaido, and to promote their provision and utilization. increase. *4) Contributes to a reduction of 1 kg of CO2 per seal. *The price includes one night's room charge, 10kg carbon offset, consumption tax and service charge. ※The photograph is an image. * The above information is the information at the time of release (March 22).
◆◆Sales of hotel original products◆◆
We will sell the original product with a carbon offset seal attached, which will contribute to a 1kg reduction in CO2.
In addition, we will also contribute to the hotel by using packaging materials with credits for the cylindrical box that imitates the tower.
[Name] Hotel original “Tower Cookie”
[Period] Saturday, April 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 31, 2023
[Sales location] Buffet restaurant Hapuna, Chinese restaurant Fuyojo, 28F restaurant [Price] 1,000 yen (30 pieces)
[Remarks] CO2 is reduced by 1kg per product.
【environment】
(Reduction of food waste)
1) For the purpose of reducing food loss and local production for local consumption, the hotel picks up fruits that could not be harvested at tourist orchards and provides them as homemade jam.
2) Reduce food waste with an order-style buffet [Chinese Cuisine Fuyojo]
3) Use certified strawberries to realize connectable agriculture (ASIAGAP certification) <Usage examples> Shime parfait, Christmas cake, afternoon plate, etc.
(Activities for the protection of living organisms)
1) Reduction of plastic by reducing amenity ・The amenity of specific plastic products (hairbrush, comb, razor, shower cap, toothbrush) in the guest room will be only toothbrush (biomass material) (implemented from April 2023)
・Started labelless and 100% recycled PET bottles for drinking water in guest rooms (horizontal recycling)
2) Sequentially change products that use disposable plastic (forks, spoons, etc.) to wooden alternatives, etc. ・Abolish plastic straws ⇒ Provide paper straws
(Water quality conservation activities)
1) Reduce water pollution caused by detergents by suggesting that guests staying for multiple nights do not need to clean their rooms.
2) Using well water and treated reclaimed water (about 300㎥/day)
3) Recommend washing-free rice at restaurants to conserve water. (80.8% in FY2021)
【safety】
(Countermeasures for COVID-19 infection)
1) Formulation of Prince Hotel's unique "Prince Safety Commitment" so that customers can stay comfortably in a safe and clean space
(Food safety and security)
1) In order to ensure that our customers can eat with peace of mind, we thoroughly manage the quality and hygiene of ingredients and kitchens, and thoroughly educate our employees to ensure food safety and prevent food accidents.
【society】
(Compatible with universal design)
1) As a barrier-free facility, we have installed a “Heart Flum” with the aim of creating a safe and easy-to-use facility and environment for all customers.
(Implementation of volunteer activities)
1) Promotion of cleaning activities and blood donation activities as various volunteer activities that lead to environmental conservation and regional revitalization
(Child support project)
1) Implement hotel bell staff and bartender experience to help create the future of children
[Company culture]
(Health Management Declaration)
1) We believe it is important to create an environment where we can embody our group vision, "For those who go out, for those who smile."
(Improvement of compliance system)
1) Through promotional activities, discussions, etc., we are working to permeate and establish compliance among each and every employee.
Click here for Sustainability Actions of Sapporo Prince Hotel
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/sapporo/sdgs/
[Reservations and inquiries from customers]
Sapporo Prince Hotel Accommodation Reservation TEL: 011-241-1111 (10:00A.M.-5:00P.M.)