At WHG Hotels, we provide toothbrushes, razors, and folding hairbrushes made from biodegradable biopolymers derived 100% from biomass that break down even in seawater. We ask for your cooperation in reducing plastic waste.
Sustainability Initiatives
Guest RoomsReducing the Use of Plastic Amenities
amenity bar
Guest RoomsWe have set up an amenity bar in the lobby where you can take as many disposable amenities as you need for use during your stay.
coffee
WHG Hotels supports the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) mission to end hunger and poverty and is participating in the “Red Cup Campaign” initiative through its WHG Original Coffee. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product will be donated to underprivileged children suffering from hunger. Campaign
Installation of a Water Dispenser to Reduce Plastic Waste
As part of our efforts to reduce plastic waste, we have discontinued the plastic bottled water previously provided as a service at Guest Roomsand have installed water purifiers on each floor of Guest Rooms.
Elimination of plastic straws
As part of our efforts to address the global problem of marine pollution, we have switched from plastic straws to paper or biodegradable plastic straws.
Promoting "eco-cleaning
With the goal of protecting the global environment, and with the understanding and cooperation of our guests, we offer the “Eco-Cleaning” service at Guest Roomsfor guests staying multiple nights. By reducing the amount of energy used for housekeeping and laundry, we are working together with our guests to cut CO2 emissions.
In addition, we also offer a “full cleaning” service upon customer request.
◯ Things to Do
Towel Replacement and Trash Disposal
× Things Not to Do
Guest RoomsRoom Cleaning, Bathroom Cleaning, Making Beds & Changing Sheets, Replacing Toothbrushes
Reduction of food loss in breakfast buffet dishes
Food waste—the problem of perfectly edible food being thrown away. To address this issue, we are implementing the following measures: Thirty minutes before closing time, we transfer some of the dishes to smaller serving dishes. We restock the dishes as needed, depending on the number of customers.
LED / Power Saving
We are helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by installing LED lights throughout all Guest Roomsand actively implementing energy-saving measures in our back-office operations.
Universal Room
The entire path from the entrance to the guest rooms is level, making the facility fully accessible. In addition to offering universal-access rooms, we welcome service dogs and provide wheelchair rentals.
To reduce environmental impact and create a recycling-oriented society,
we aim tobe a corporate citizen that is friendly to people and the earth.
Since our founding, we at Fujita Kanko have operated under the corporate philosophy: “We aspire to contribute to the realization of a vibrant and prosperous society by providing wholesome places of relaxation and warm service.” Guided by this philosophy, we have recognized “environmental initiatives” and “initiatives addressing diverse values” as essential and vital to our sustainable growth as a company, and have actively pursued them. These initiatives align with the concept of sustainability, which aims to realize a sustainable society.Moving forward, we will continue to strive to solve social issues and realize a sustainable society through our business operations.
What are the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)?
Adopted at the UN Summit in September 2015, it is an international goal to be achieved by 2030 and consists of 17 goals and 169 targets to eradicate poverty and realize a sustainable society. All stakeholders, including companies, governments, and NPOs, are expected to work together to implement this plan.
