This is a certification program administered by the City of Yokohama to recognize companies and organizations that are actively working toward achieving the SDGs.
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington HotelThe company earned the top-tier “Superior” Y-SDGs certification in 2022 and successfully renewed it in 2024.
Our hotel supports learning about the SDGs through field trips.
After introducing our hotel's initiatives during the classroom session, we will give you a guided tour of our facilities, including the universal access rooms and the " Restaurant."
In 2025, we supported six schools.
Since 2025, we have been participating in the " WFP Walk the World " charity walk event held in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama.
2025 | Completed the 5 km walk (Number of participants: 13) / 2026 | Completed the 7 km walk (Number of participants: 11)
[Banana Paper]
Made by reusing banana stems—which would otherwise be discarded—from organic farms in Zambia, Africa.
This sustainable paper was the first in Japan’s paper industry to receive Fair Trade certification in 2016.
≪Events≫
2022–2025: Banana Paper Postcards
June 23–July 7, 2026: Distribution of banana paper strips (a total of 289 strips collected)
[Food Loss Paper]
This material is made from food waste and discarded ingredients that have been transformed into valuable paper.
≪Events≫
July 24–August 31, 2026: Distribution of original postcards made from food-waste paper
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, we hosted a free SDGs experience event for elementary school students.
Activities｜Quiz on the hotel’s SDGs initiatives, hotel tour ( Restaurant, Universal Room)
Workshop on making deodorizers from coffee grounds
We have set up collection boxes for empty contact lens cases, plastic bottle caps, and hand warmers in the 5th-floor lobby.
[Duration of Installation for Each Collection Box]
Empty Contact Lens Cases | On Display Year-Round
Plastic Bottle Caps | Available Year-Round
Cairo: November through the end of February
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.
Please note that we also offer “Full Cleaning” upon request.
○ Services Provided
Towel replacement and trash removal
× Services Not Provided
Guest RoomsInterior cleaning, bathroom cleaning, bedmaking and sheet changes, toothbrush replacement
[Reducing Food Waste at the Breakfast Buffet]
Food waste—the problem of edible food being thrown away before it has been fully consumed. 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 dishes based on the number of customers.
[Reusing Coffee Grounds]
Restaurant We’re using the large amounts of coffee grounds generated at and in the lounge to create interior decor that is expected to have deodorizing effects.
In addition, it is said that 80% of food waste consists of water. Since burning water reduces combustion efficiency, we dry the waste first to reduce its moisture content and improve energy efficiency during incineration.
[3010 Campaign]
This is an initiative aimed at reducing food waste caused by leftovers from banquets and group meals.
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.
Our hotel provides Green Planet toothbrushes—made from 100% biomass and biodegradable even in seawater—as well as razors and hairbrushes made from biomass materials such as rice husks and cornstarch.
We ask for your cooperation in reducing plastic waste.
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.
[Lobby]
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
[Lounge]
We serve coffee beans from the “SUNSHINE COFFEE PROJECT,” operated by Sanbon Coffee Co., Ltd.
The entire path from the entrance to the guest rooms is level, making the facility fully accessible. In addition to offering accessible rooms, we welcome service dogs and provide wheelchair rentals.
[Assistive Devices]
・Bath Step
・Bath Chair
・Standing Aid
・Non-Slip Bath Mat
・Portable Handrail
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.
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.
